Sharpe's Rifles: Richard Sharpe and the French Invasion of Galicia, January 1809 (Richard Sharpe Adventure) - Softcover

Cornwell, Bernard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140110143 ISBN 13: 9780140110142

Publisher: Penguin Group USA, 1993

Synopsis

Bernard Cornwell's action-packed series that captures the gritty texture of Napoleonic warfare--now beautifully repackaged

It's 1809, and Napoleon's army is sweeping across Spain. Lieutenant Richard Sharpe is newly in command of the demoralized, distrustful men of the 95th Rifles. He must lead them to safety--and the only way of escape is a treacherous trek through the enemy-infested mountains of Spain.

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Review

‘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

About the Author

Bernard Cornwell's Richard Sharpe series takes its hero to the battle of Waterloo--and beyond. Several novels are the basis of a television miniseries. He was born in London and lives in Chatham, Massachusetts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin Group USA
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0140110143
• ISBN 13: 9780140110142
• Binding: Paperback