Historical fiction
Paperback
Titles in this set sharpe's preysharpe's trafalgarsharpe's fortresssharpe's triumphsharpe's tigersharpe's riflessharpe's havocsharpe's eaglesharpe's escapesharpe's gold condition: brand newformat: paperbackisbn: 9780678468845publisher: harpercollinsage range: adult 16 overviewthis ten-book paperback collection brings together the early adventures of richard sharpe, bernard cornwell's roguish rifleman hero, as he fights his way up through the ranks of wellington's army during the napoleonic wars. From the sweltering plains of india to the naval clash at trafalgar and the brutal peninsular campaigns in portugal and spain, this set follows sharpe's rise from humble soldier to battle-hardened officer. Packed with authentic military detail, vivid battle scenes, and cornwell's trademark storytelling, this collection is essential reading for fans of historical fiction and military adventure. About the booksbernard cornwell's richard sharpe novels are among the most celebrated works of british historical military fiction, and this ten-book set gathers together the stories that trace sharpe's earliest campaigns. In sharpe's tiger and sharpe's triumph, a young sharpe serves as a private and sergeant in india, surviving the tyranny of sergeant obadiah hakeswill and the siege of seringapatam under sir arthur wellesley. Sharpe's fortress continues his indian adventures at the fearsome gawilghur ravine, while sharpe's trafalgar sees him crossing paths wit...