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Sharpe’s Eagle

The Talavera Campaign, July 1809

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Sharpe’s Eagle

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Rupert Farley
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‘Sharpe and his creator are national treasures.' Sunday Telegraph

Spain, July 1809

Lieutenant Richard Sharpe faces not only great danger on the battlefield but also, even more dangerous, treachery within his own ranks. But as the enemy approaches, he must pick up his rifle and prepare to lead his men against the French at one of the biggest, bloodiest fights of the war – the Battle of Talavera.

Out of the mist comes the roaring, undefeated army sent by Emperor Napoleon. Over their heads soar the Eagles, the standards touched by the hand of the Emperor himself. And boldly waiting for them is Sharpe . . .

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Critic reviews

‘Sharpe and his creator are national treasures.' Sunday Telegraph

'Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation.' Daily Mail

'Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.' Observer

‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive.’ George R.R. Martin
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Well read with a good plot Sharpe did it again out he went with Harper

A good story line

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Great story. great characters and a great narrator . really enjoyed it. just about to download the next in the series

Great,

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Would you listen to Sharpe's Eagle: The Talavera Campaign, July 1809 again? Why?

Yes, because it is very good.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Captain Richard Sharpe, of course!

What about Rupert Farley’s performance did you like?

Farley is perfect for the Sharpe novels. His range of accents is astonishing, and his narration is excellent.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

This is the first book Bernard Cornwell ever wrote and it does not show. HE really hit the ground running.

The Original Sharpe

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I read the book when it was first published, watched Sean Bean bring Sharp to life, and now I have listened to the audiobook. The story was still stirring stuff, but the narrator wasn’t the best. The narration of the story was fine, but the accents seemed forced and several times the female character sounded very masculine. Despite my pickiness about the narrator it was still a good listen.

Stirring stuff

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A Fantastic book. Well read and wonderfully entertaining as are all of the sharpe books.

Wonderful book

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