Sharpes Triumph, Bernard Cornwell
Sharpes Triumph, Bernard Cornwell
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Sharpe's Triumph
Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Assaye, September 1803

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Series: Sharpe #2

Narrator: Rupert Farley

Unabridged: 13 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 03/22/2022

Synopsis

From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the second installment in the world-renowned Sharpe series, chronicling the rise of Richard Sharpe, a Private in His Majesty’s Army at the siege of Seringapatam.""The greatest writer of historical adventures today."" —Washington PostRichard Sharpe. Soldier, hero, rogue—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.

About Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell is the author of over fifty novels, including the acclaimed New York Times bestselling Saxon Tales, which serve as the basis for the hit Netflix series The Last Kingdom. He lives with his wife on Cape Cod and in Charleston, South Carolina.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dana on November 09, 2021

Fascinating account of colonial warfare, hard to believe such an outnumbered force could achieve victory. The details are breathtaking. Hugely entertaining, and simply thrilling. The battle sequence was a page turner, I could not stop. I felt like I was in the battle!......more

Goodreads review by Iain on February 05, 2024

Sharpe's adventures in India continue with another thrilling adventure of battle and derring-do. I've still to be as gripped by these India novels as I was with the later Spanish and French campaigns, but there is still plenty to enjoy, particularly seeing Sharpe's later character starting to form.......more

Goodreads review by Clemens on September 28, 2021

Read this book in 2006, and its the 2nd part (chronologically) of the marvellous Richard Sharpe series. This book is set in the year AD 1803, and we once again follow the path of the now Sergeant Richard Sharpe of the 95th Rifles. The story evolves basically when a murderous act of treachery is commit......more

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