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Richard Sharpe

Sharpe's Gold

Richard Sharpe and the destruction of Almeida, August 1810

by Bernard Cornwell with Frederick Davidson · 1981

Bold, professional, ruthless - hero and man of actionThe stench was thick by the hermitage and buzzing with flies, and Sharpe paused by the steps.There was almost a reluctance to go inside, not just because of the bodies but because of what the hermitage might not contain.The gold.Fresh from battle and covered in glory, Sharpe and his regiment are called north by Wellington.On arrival though Sharpe is set on a desperate mission–to go behind enemy lines and secure the gold so vital to the success of the war.Success means riches–not just for the army, but for Sharpe and his men.The enemy he faces strikes terror in to the hearts of all around –a renegade guerrilla band whose leader has a particular loathing for Sharpe who has stolen his woman.

Series
Richard Sharpe
Published
1981
Pages
256
ISBN
978-0-1401-0028-0
Readers
4.5 / 5 from 2 ratings (Open Library)
Genre
Historical Fiction , History

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