Sharpes Gold, Bernard Cornwell
Sharpes Gold, Bernard Cornwell
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Sharpes Gold
Richard Sharpe and the Destruction of Almeida, August 1810

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Unabridged: 8 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/19/2010

Categories: Fiction

Synopsis

Only a year after its stunning victory at Talavera in July of 1809, Wellingtons Peninsular armyvastly outnumbered, its coffers emptyis on the brink of collapse. The Spanish government has fallen, and the last Spanish armies have been crushed by the French. But Wellington has one hope left: in the dangerous Portuguese hills lies a fortune in gold, enough gold perhaps to turn the Peninsular War around. And he knows of one fighting man capable of stealing it: Captain Richard Sharpe of the South Essex Regiment. This installment in the bestselling historical fiction series takes the charismatic Richard Sharpe all the way from Talavera (Sharpes Eagle) to the glory of Waterloo, on a secret mission that is unlike any form of warfare Sharpe has known in his long and embattled career as a soldier fighting his way up through the ranks.

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 Alex on December 04, 2019

To the north, over the hilltops, a bank of cloud was ominous and still on the horizon, but otherwise the sky was arching an untouched blue over the pale grass and rocks. To Sharpe’s eyes there was nothing strange in the landscape. A rock thrush, startled and noisy, flew from the Company’s path, and......more

Goodreads review by Glen on January 24, 2021

Sharpe is given a secret mission to transport some gold from one place to another. Of course, where there's gold, there's greed, and it seems everybody and their brother wants a piece of the gold. The French, the Spanish, guerilla leaders, mercenaries, all want a piece. Sharpe first has to find the g......more

Goodreads review by Phillip on January 18, 2025

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once wrote that of 100 men in battle: there is a man who will lead them through and here we have Richard Sharpe. Sharpe leads his men on a mission to bring gold doubloons back to the Duke of Wellington with a great amount of courage and acumen. What really stood out......more

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