Book description
Richard Sharpe, abandoned in enemy territory, has to trust in
assistance from a hostile American privateer.
The invasion of France is under way, and the British Navy has called
upon the services of Major Richard Sharpe. He and a small force of
Riflemen are to capture a fortress and secure a landing on the French
coast. It is to be one of the most dangerous missions of his career.
Through the reckless incompetence of a naval commander, Sharpe finds
himself abandoned in the heart of enemy territory, facing overwhelming
forces and the very real prospect of defeat. He has no alternative but
to trust his fortunes to an American privateer - a man who has no love
for the British invaders.
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. Martin Bernard
Cornwell worked for BBC TV for seven years, mostly as producer on the
Nationwide programme, before taking charge of the current Affairs
department in Northern Ireland. In 1978 he became editor of Thames
Television's Thames at Six. Married to an American, he now lives in the
United States.
