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Sharpe’s Gold

The Destruction of Almeida, August 1810

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Sharpe’s Gold

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

Spain, August 1810

The English army faces ruin in Spain – and the Duke of Wellington is desperate for money to fund the war. Only a cache of hidden Spanish gold can save them. And only Captain Richard Sharpe has the cunning to capture it.

In the treacherous terrain of the Portuguese hills, with rain sweeping the peninsula, a powerful guerrilla leader holds possession of the gold. And risking everything for the ultimate prize – for his honour, for his army’s fate – is Sharpe . . .

‘A master storyteller’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Science Fiction War & Military Fiction Heartfelt Military
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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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In the books this is where we meet Theresa, Sharpes tv love. But the story is more, greed, desperation, fight and flight, and a decision of huge morality. Expertly written, each chapter leading to more intensity. Richard Sharpe is a great hero, but he has friends willing to follow him, and from theses characters we learn snippets of history which show the detailed research taken before writing even starts.This then shows why Cornwell has been the master of historical fiction for nearly half a century.

Theresa

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Bernard Cornwell's imaginative slant on aspects of history never cease to amaze. Sharpe's prowess with women continues.

Another brilliant episode

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Very different to the TV show I remember but equally if not more than entertaining.. Love it !! and on to the next one !!

Sharpe's Gold

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another great edition to the sharpe series. this one is quite good if your a fan of the show, as the episode and book are very different.

Good story and different from the show

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I first read the paperback edition of this when I was in my early 20s. Now in my mid 40s I still love this book and this series. Straight to Sharpe's Escape for me:-)

loved it the first time, love it 20 years later

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