Sharpe’s Company

Sharpe’s Company

by Bernard Cornwell (Author)

Synopsis

Bold, professional, ruthless -- hero and man of action "The Forlorn Hope was for the brave.It may have been a courage born of desperation, or foolhardiness but it was courage just the same.Sharpe simply wanted to survive a test, the supreme test of certain death!" Richard Sharpe has more to lose than ever.He has lost his command to a man who can afford to buy the promotion that Sharpe deserves.He has lost track of his woman,last seen fiercely fighting the French,and when his arch-enemy Sergeant Hawkeswill turns up,he is in danger of losing everything he has fought for. All roads that harsh winter seem to be leading to the impenetrable fortress of Badajoz.Determined to fight and win.Sharpe volunteers for the Forlorn Hope,a suicidally brave troop from whose missions few return.In doing so he risks not only his own life but that of the few he has come to care about.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: (Reissue)
Publisher: Harper
Published: 18 Aug 2008

ISBN 10: 0007276230
ISBN 13: 9780007276233

Media Reviews
'What 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 'Brilliant! Sharpe is a great creation' Daily Mirror
Author Bio
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.