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Sharpe's Sword: A Thrilling Historical Adventure by Bernard Cornwell

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Sharpe's Sword

by Bernard Cornwell

4.7 out of 5

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Sharpe's Sword By Bernard Cornwell Sharpe S Sword Bernard Cornwell

Sharpe's Sword is the gripping first novel in Bernard Cornwell's acclaimed Sharpe series, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Follow the adventures of Richard Sharpe, a fearless British rifleman, as he fights for survival and glory.

Sharpe is a man of humble origins, but he has a natural talent for warfare. He is a skilled marksman and a courageous fighter. When he is assigned to the 95th Rifles, he quickly proves himself to be a valuable asset. The 95th Rifles is a crack regiment of sharpshooters, and Sharpe soon earns the respect of his fellow soldiers.

Sharpe's Sword follows the 95th Rifles as they fight their way across the Iberian Peninsula. They face the French army in a series of bloody battles, and Sharpe's courage and skill are tested to the limit. He is wounded in battle, but he refuses to give up. He is determined to fight for his country and his comrades.

Sharpe's Sword is a thrilling historical adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Bernard Cornwell is a master storyteller, and he brings the Napoleonic Wars to life with vivid detail. Sharpe is a complex and compelling character, and you will be rooting for him every step of the way.

About the Author

Bernard Cornwell is a bestselling author of historical fiction. He has written over 50 novels, including the Sharpe series, the Saxon Tales series, and the Grail Quest series. Cornwell's novels have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold over 30 million copies worldwide.

Cornwell was born in London in 1944. He served in the British Army for five years before becoming a journalist. He began writing historical fiction in the early 1980s, and his first novel, Sharpe's Eagle, was published in 1981.

Cornwell is a highly decorated author. He has won the Historical Novel Society Award for Best Historical Novel three times, and he has been awarded the CBE for his services to literature.