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Sharpe’s Sword

The Salamanca Campaign, June and July 1812
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Sharpe’s Sword by Bernard Cornwell follows Richard Sharpe, a resourceful officer in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. As he navigates the brutal realities of war, Sharpe becomes embroiled in a personal vendetta against an elusive and deadly enemy. The story unfolds with intense battlefield action, strategic manoeuvres, and Sharpe grappling with challenges both on and off the field.
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This gripping historical fiction novel plunges you into the dramatic battles of the Napoleonic Wars, following the daring adventures of a charismatic and formidable British soldier. You might enjoy it if you're drawn to tales of bravery, strategy, and intense combat, mingled with a richly evocative depiction of early 19th-century European warfare.

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Sharpe’s Sword

*SHARPE’S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now*

The Salamanca Campaign, June and July 1812. An action-packed historical thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author

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SHARPE’S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now.

Spain, June 1812

In the beautiful city of Salamanca, Captain Richard Sharpe must hunt down and safeguard Britain’s most valuable spy, ‘El Mirador’, before he’s silenced by France’s deadliest assassin – even at the risk of his own life.

In the shadowy world of Salamanca’s high society, where secrecy blurs the lines between friend and foe, it seems that other figures are out to destroy the British. Whilst outside the city’s walls, the armies gather for one of the biggest battles of the war – and risking everything for victory, even betraying one he loves, is Sharpe . . .

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Sharpe’s Sword receives high praise for its captivating storytelling and historical accuracy. Critics commend Bernard Cornwell as a masterful narrator with a knack for making history vivid and engaging. The book's battle scenes are particularly lauded for their realism and intensity, cementing both Sharpe and Cornwell as iconic figures in historical fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007461752

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 220g

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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