Book description
Richard Sharpe returns to England to save the regiment.
Major Sharpe's men are in mortal danger - not from the French, but from
the bureaucrats of Whitehall. Unless reinforcements can be brought from
England, the regiment will be disbanded.
Determined not to see his regiment die, Sharpe returns to England and
uncovers a nest of high-ranking traitors, any of whom could utterly
destroy his career with a word. Sharpe is forced into the most desperate
gamble of his life - and not even the influence of the Prince Regent may
be enough to save him.
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. 'Sharpe and his
creator are national treasures.' Sunday Telegraph
'Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain,
snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the
most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation.'
Daily Mail
'Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.' Observer
'The best battle scenes of any writer I've ever read, past or present.
Cornwell really makes history come alive.' George R. R. MartinWhat makes
these books such a successful formula is the blend of action,
well-researched historical setting, colourful characterization and a
juicy sub-plot'
The Times Bernard Cornwell was born in London, raised in Essex and now
lives in the USA. In addition to the Sharpe series, he is the author of
the Arthurian series, the Warlord Chronicles; the Starbuck Chronicles on
the American Civil War; Stonehenge; Gallows Thief; the Grail Quest
series; and his new series, set during the reign of King Alfred. His
latest novel is Azincourt.
