Sharpes Eagle, Bernard Cornwell
Sharpes Eagle, Bernard Cornwell
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Sharpes Eagle
Richard Sharpe and the Talavera Campaign, July 1809

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Unabridged: 9 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/09/2011

Categories: Fiction

Synopsis

Here is one of those rare novels that completely transports the reader to an unforgettable time and place in history. At Talavera in July of 1809, Captain Richard Sharpe, bold, professional, and ruthless, prepares to lead his men against the armies of Napoleon in what will be the bloodiest battle of the war. Sharpe has earned his captaincy, but there are others, such as the foppish Lieutenant Gibbons and his uncle, Colonel Henry Simmerson, who have bought their commissions despite their incompetence. After their cowardly loss of the regiment's colors, their resentment toward the upstart Sharpe turns to treachery, and Sharpe must battle his way through sword fights and bloody warfare to redeem the honor of his regiment.

About Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell is an internationally acclaimed historical fiction author celebrated for bringing the past to life with gripping battles, vivid landscapes, and unforgettable heroes. Best known for The Last Kingdom series-which inspired the hit Netflix adaptation-Cornwell has earned a global readership through his unmatched ability to blend meticulous research with page-turning storytelling.

Across more than sixty novels, including the beloved Sharpe series, The Warlord Chronicles, and numerous standalone works, Cornwell transports readers to pivotal eras of history, from medieval Britain to the Napoleonic Wars. His books are praised for their authenticity, rich character detail, and immersive depictions of strategy, honor, and survival on the battlefield.

Born in London and later making his home in the United States, Cornwell's lifelong passion for history and storytelling drives his work, earning him recognition as one of the most influential historical novelists of our time. Whether following an English archer, a Saxon warrior, or a reluctant soldier thrust into war, audiences trust Bernard Cornwell to deliver sweeping adventures that resonate long after the final chapter.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Metodi on January 16, 2025

"Орелът на Шарп" дава началото на поредицата за приключенията на този любим герой. Но като времеви отрязък, тя се нарежда осма подред. Има съвсем малко разминаване в историите от писаните по-късно, но предхождащи я, без да е нещо фатално. Както сам казва и писателя в предговора, Шарп има много неприя......more

Goodreads review by H (no longer expecting notifications) Balikov on January 25, 2025

In his usual manner, Cornwell takes barely a chapter to sketch the key plot points: A desperate military situation; the aspects of and consequences of military discipline; the risks of romance; and, the deprivations of the common soldier. The Brits are now allied with the Spanish in resisting Napole......more

Goodreads review by Brad on December 30, 2009

WARNING: This review claims that historical novels are like porn movies, and I discuss porn throughout. Please avoid this review if porn offends you. Historical novels are a bit like porn for me. I am always faintly ashamed to be a fan, I generally hide my taste for them, but I get off on what they......more

Goodreads review by Steven on May 23, 2016

I enjoyed this book very much. The book is concerning the life of a Captain in the English army. He is fighting for his honor and for the Eagle of the French army. This is a very cuvetted color. He is trying to keep his rank by stealing the Eagle because he had lost his color to the French in a prev......more

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