Sharpe’s Rifles
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Sharpe’s Rifles
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Sharpe’s Rifles
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Lieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of riflemen join the assault of a strong French force holding the Holy City of Santiago de Compostela.
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Lieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of riflemen join the assault of a strong French force holding the Holy City of Santiago de Compostela.
Lieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of Riflemen are cut off from the rest of the army and surrounded. Their only hope of escape is to accept the help of the Spanish, but this assistance comes at a price: to join the assault on the holy city of Santiago de Compostela, held by a strong French force. There is little Sharpe would enjoy more.
Soldier, hero, rogue – Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears.
Series: The Sharpe Series
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Sharpe's Rifles by Bernard Cornwell is lauded as a captivating historical novel, with praise for Cornwell's masterful narration and thorough research, making it an engaging read. Critics highlight the thrilling battle scenes and historical accuracy that vividly bring history to life. Cornwell is celebrated as a consistently exceptional writer in the genre, delivering memorable and entertaining narratives.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780007425860
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 September 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Bernard Cornwell was born in London, raised in Essex and worked for the BBC for eleven years before meeting Judy, his American wife. Denied an American work permit he wrote a novel instead and has been writing ever since. He and Judy divide their time between Cape Cod and Charleston, South Carolina.
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