Sharpes Command, Bernard Cornwell
Sharpes Command, Bernard Cornwell
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Sharpe's Command
Richard Sharpe and the Bridge at Almaraz, May 1812

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Series: Sharpe #14

Narrator: Rupert Farley

Unabridged: 9 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper

Published: 04/02/2024

Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell returns to the early years of the nineteenth century, capturing the bravery, battles, and bloodshed of Britain’s peninsular wars with this epic tale featuring his iconic hero Richard Sharpe.Outsider.Hero.Rogue.If any man can do the impossible it’s Richard Sharpe.And the impossible is exactly what the formidable Captain Sharpe is asked to do when he’s sent on an undercover mission to a small village in the Spanish countryside, far behind enemy lines.For the quiet, remote village, sitting high above the Almaraz bridge, is about to become the center of a battle for the future of Europe. Two French armies march towards the bridge, one from the North and one from the South. If they meet, the British are lost.Only Sharpe's small group of men—with their cunning and courage to rely on—stand in their way. But they're rapidly outnumbered, enemies are hiding in plain sight, and as the French edge ever closer to the frontline, time is running out. . . .

About Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell is an internationally acclaimed historical fiction author celebrated for bringing the past to life with gripping battles, vivid landscapes, and unforgettable heroes. Best known for The Last Kingdom series-which inspired the hit Netflix adaptation-Cornwell has earned a global readership through his unmatched ability to blend meticulous research with page-turning storytelling.

Across more than sixty novels, including the beloved Sharpe series, The Warlord Chronicles, and numerous standalone works, Cornwell transports readers to pivotal eras of history, from medieval Britain to the Napoleonic Wars. His books are praised for their authenticity, rich character detail, and immersive depictions of strategy, honor, and survival on the battlefield.

Born in London and later making his home in the United States, Cornwell's lifelong passion for history and storytelling drives his work, earning him recognition as one of the most influential historical novelists of our time. Whether following an English archer, a Saxon warrior, or a reluctant soldier thrust into war, audiences trust Bernard Cornwell to deliver sweeping adventures that resonate long after the final chapter.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Christopher on November 09, 2023

Sharpe Marches Again. A fine (if continuity-challenged) addition to Sharpe's many adventures. It's getting harder and harder to find gaps in Sharpe's career to fill in with a novel/adventure. After several years of Cornwell devoting all his time to all things Uthred, we finally get back to Rifleman R......more

Goodreads review by Kyle Barron on October 26, 2023

It's clear to me that either Cornwell or his publisher no longer really care about Sharpe, because neither appear to have a continuity checker. Granted, this is the first Peninsular War adventure we've had since 2006, so mistakes on Cornwell's part are bound to happen. This book was delayed a year du......more

Goodreads review by Christopher on October 21, 2023

Not one of his best If I'm being honest. It's a typical Sharpe story about our hero taking on all comers and beating them all hands down. I found it slightly grating that the proof readers hadn't checked the time frame for the book. As others have mentioned Sharpe was only a captain at this period o......more

Goodreads review by Jean on April 18, 2024

Cornwell is famous for his beautifully written historical novels. In this story entitled “Sharpe’s Command”, Cornwell tells the story of the Battle of Almaraz during the Peninsular War. This battle was fought on May 18-19, 1812. The Anglo-Portuguese Army under the command of General/Lord Rowland Hil......more

Goodreads review by Katie on December 31, 2024

I don’t like giving bad reviews but ugh this was just such a shame. I’ve read all of the Sharpe books and seen all of the movies and I love them. They’re tons of fun and you don’t have to switch your brain on too much while reading/watching them. I was excited for Assassin and was disappointed by it......more

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