Sharpes Triumph, Bernard Cornwell
Sharpes Triumph, Bernard Cornwell
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Sharpe's Triumph

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Unabridged: 11 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/17/2005


Synopsis

With the return of the brave English sergeant Richard Sharpe, here to battle the mercenary forces of the Mahratta confederation in IndiaBernard Cornwell claims his rightful place among the masters of historical narrative. Sharpes Triumph is a riveting story of betrayal and revenge that, like each new installment in the Sharpe series, was an immediate bestseller around the world.

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 Dana on November 09, 2021

Fascinating account of colonial warfare, hard to believe such an outnumbered force could achieve victory. The details are breathtaking. Hugely entertaining, and simply thrilling. The battle sequence was a page turner, I could not stop. I felt like I was in the battle!......more

Goodreads review by Iain on February 05, 2024

Sharpe's adventures in India continue with another thrilling adventure of battle and derring-do. I've still to be as gripped by these India novels as I was with the later Spanish and French campaigns, but there is still plenty to enjoy, particularly seeing Sharpe's later character starting to form.......more

Goodreads review by Clemens on September 28, 2021

Read this book in 2006, and its the 2nd part (chronologically) of the marvellous Richard Sharpe series. This book is set in the year AD 1803, and we once again follow the path of the now Sergeant Richard Sharpe of the 95th Rifles. The story evolves basically when a murderous act of treachery is commit......more