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Sharpe’s Gold

The Destruction of Almeida, August 1810
By Bernard Cornwell
Series: The Sharpe Series
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Sharpe’s Gold by Bernard Cornwell is set during the Peninsular War and follows Richard Sharpe, a determined British soldier. Tasked with a perilous mission to secure gold from the French, Sharpe navigates dangerous terrain, facing complex alliances and betrayals. The tale intertwines action, strategic warfare, and character resilience in a gripping historical setting.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of gripping historical adventures set in the Napoleonic Wars, featuring a resourceful and daring protagonist. With its rich detail and action-packed narrative, it captures the tension and intrigue of a military campaign, offering a thrilling tale of bravery, betrayal, and survival against the odds.

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Sharpe’s Gold

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

The Destruction of Almeida, August 1810. An enthralling historical action adventure novel 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, August 1810

The English army faces ruin in Spain – and the Duke of Wellington is desperate for money to fund the war. Only a cache of hidden Spanish gold can save them. And only Captain Richard Sharpe has the cunning to capture it.

In the treacherous terrain of the Portuguese hills, with rain sweeping the peninsula, a powerful guerrilla leader holds possession of the gold. And risking everything for the ultimate prize – for his honour, for his army’s fate – is Sharpe...

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Sharpe’s Gold by Bernard Cornwell receives high praise, with the Sunday Telegraph calling both the character and the author national treasures. The Daily Mail admires Cornwell as a prolific and entertaining writer of historical novels. The Observer commends his masterly and well-researched narration, while George R.R. Martin lauds Cornwell for the best battle scenes that make history come alive.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007452927

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 304

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2025 Best Sellers Bernard Cornwell Crime & Thriller Featured Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction In-Stock Fiction Books New Release Fiction Series: The Sharpe Series

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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