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Richard Sharpe novels volume 2
Publisher
Perennial
Pub. Date
2000.
Physical Desc
291 p. : map ; 21 cm.
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Richard Sharpe novels volume 10
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
357 p. : maps ; 24 cm.
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Recorded Books
Pub. Date
p2003
Physical Desc
11 CDs (12.5 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"In 1809 Lieutenant Sharpe and his riflemen are in Portugal, preparing for Napoleon's next strike. The much smaller English force will probably pull out before it gets slaughtered-- but not Sharpe. His orders are clear. He must find the missing daughter of an English wine shipper. Suddenly, the punishing French assault is launched. Now Sharpe and his men are trapped behind enemy lines, and they have only just begun their mission."--Container.
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"New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell returns to his epic Saxon Tales saga with The Pagan Lord, a dramatic story of divided loyalties, bloody battles, and the struggle to unite Britain.At the onset of the tenth century, England is in turmoil. Alfred the Great is dead and Edward his son reigns as king. Wessex survives but peace cannot hold: the Danes in the north, led by Viking Cnut Longsword, stand ready to invade and will never rest...
Author
Series
Richard Sharpe novels volume 11
Publisher
HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
337 p. : maps ; 24 cm.
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Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
xiv, 296 pages : maps ; 24 cm.
Description
"Britain, early tenth century AD: a time of change. There are new raids by the Vikings from Ireland, and turmoil among the Saxons over the leadership of Mercia. A younger generation is taking over. Aethelred, the ruler of Mercia, is dying, leaving no legitimate heir. The West Saxons want their king, but Uhtred has long supported Athelflaed, sister to King Edward of Wessex and widow of Aethelred. Widely loved and respected, Athelflaed has all the...
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A Richard Sharpe short story, featuring scenes of action and adventure at Christmas.
'You'll like Irati,' Colonel Hogan said. 'It's a nothing place, Richard. Hovels and misery, that's all it is and all it ever will be, but that's where you're going for Christmas.'
Sharpe was sent to Irati because maybe the French were going there. The garrison planned to march at Christmas in the hope that their enemies would be too bloated with beef and wine to fight,...
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps, color portraits ; 24 cm
Description
An illustrated account chronicles in detail events ranging from Napoleon's escape from Elba through Waterloo's three major battlefield events.
From the internationally bestselling author of the Sharpe novels and in the bicentenary year of the battle - this is the true story of Waterloo. On the 18th June, 1815 the armies of France, Britain and Prussia descended upon a quiet valley south of Brussels. In the previous three days the French army had beaten...
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Series
Richard Sharpe novels volume 3
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
294 pages : maps ; 21 cm.
Description
Richard Sharpe, newly promoted for his skill in assisting Sir Arthur Wellesley in the battle against the Mahratta, risks his honor, reputation, and fortune in his quest to thwart a treasonous scheme devised by his oldest nemesis Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill.
Author
Series
Richard Sharpe novels volume 1
Publisher
HarperPerennial
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
487 pages : illustrations, map ; 18 cm
Description
The year is 1799, and Richard Sharpe is just beginning his military career. An inexperienced young private in His Majesty's service, Sharpe becomes part of an expedition to India to push the ruthless Tippoo of Mysore from his throne and drive out his French allies. To penetrate the Tippoo's city and make contact with a Scottish spy being held prisoner there, Sharpe has to pose as a deserter. Success will make him a sergeant, but failure will turn...
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