In hostile country, surrounded by enemies, Richard Sharpe faces the most desperate challenge of his military career - for between his men and the safety of Wellington's lines lies the fortress city of Almeida, now besieged by Napoleon's army.
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‘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
The third of the Sharpe series in the Peninsular, in chronological order.
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 2173941-20
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In hostile country, surrounded by enemies, Richard Sharpe faces the most desperate challenge of his military career - for between his men and the safety of Wellington's lines lies the fortress city of Almeida, now besieged by Napoleon's army. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR010619311
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Fair. In hostile country, surrounded by enemies, Richard Sharpe faces the most desperate challenge of his military career - for between his men and the safety of Wellington's lines lies the fortress city of Almeida, now besieged by Napoleon's army. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR005410259
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Seller: Klanhorn, Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Fontana Edition. VG, Edgewear, creases, heavy spine fade, edge-foxing, browning. Historical military adventure. Photo on request. Seller Inventory # 032848
Seller: Klanhorn, Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good +. First Fontana Edition. G+, Edgewear, small tear, creases, spine fade, spine lean, dealer stamp, ink price, browning. Historical military adventure. Expanded condition report/scan on request. Seller Inventory # 026796
Seller: Klanhorn, Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: VG, Wear, Creases, Browning. Dust Jacket Condition: NO DUST JACKET. 1st UK Paperback Edition. Historical military adventure. Expanded condition report/scan on request. Seller Inventory # 014021
Seller: Arapiles Mountain Books - Mount of Alex, Castlemaine, VIC, Australia
Soft Cover. Condition: VG+. Reprint. 12mo. original printed paper wraps (slightly rubbed, spine a little sunned, occ. leaf edge spot); pp. 256. A very good copy. The second novel in the series, but ninth chronologically. Seller Inventory # 022613