Sharpe’s Battle: The Battle of Feuntes de Oņoro, May 1811 (The Sharpe Series, Book 11) - Softcover

Cornwell, Bernard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0006473245 ISBN 13: 9780006473244

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2004

Synopsis

Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Fuentes de Oņoro, May 1811

In the spring of 1811, while quartered in the crumbling Portuguese fort of San Isidro, Richard Sharpe and his men are attacked by an elite French unit commanded by the formidable Brigadier Loup, and suffer heavy losses. Sharpe has already clashed once with Loup, and the Frenchman has sworn to have his revenge.

After the attack, Sharpe is faced with the ruin of his career and reputation, as the army’s high command tries to blame him for the disaster. With thousands of French troops massing at a tiny village nearby, Sharpe’s only hope is to redeem himself on the battlefield. To save his honour, Sharpe must lead his men to glory in the narrow streets of Fuentes de Oņoro.

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About this title

Review:

‘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

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0006473245
• ISBN 13: 9780006473244
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368