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Sharpe’s Triumph

The Battle of Assaye, September 1803

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Sharpe’s Triumph

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Rupert Farley
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Sergeant Richard Sharpe witnesses a murderous act of treachery and, with Sir Arthur Wellesley, faces the Mahratta Horde.

The paths of treachery all lead to the small village of Assaye. Outnumbered and outgunned, Wellesley, with a diminished British army, plunges his men into the white heat of battle. A battle that will make his reputation, and perhaps Sharpe’s too.

Soldier, hero, rogue – Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears.

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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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Another genuinely impressive novel from Cornwell. Once again he inserts his characters seamlessly into history giving true credit to the real heroes of the day. In this case Sir Arthur Wellsley who of course went on to bigger and better things!

The story continues from the first book and surprisingly Sharpe has passed four quiet years until the campaign leading to the Battle of Assaye reels him in. That's not his only worry though, the wonderfully awful Sergeant Hakeswill still harbours an incredible grudge and if there is one thing Hakeswill can do it is to plot revenge!

The whole thing is expertly narrated by Rupert Farley and his take on the "good" Sergeant is a joy "It's written in the scriptures so it is". The Battle itself is described in great length, the heroism of the Scots, Sharpe's own non-trivial role and of course much historical detail is included to bring it to life.

Another stunning read. I must deliberately ration myself. I want this series to last a little while at least!

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loved the book. loved hearing about Sharpe and can't wait for the next book about Sharpe's adventures.

What a book!

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loved learning more about the hero Sean Bean portrayed as I was growing up. I'm sure as I continue with Mrs sharps adventures massive holes in the TV show will appear but if the journey continues as it's begun in the last two books it will be well worth it.

interesting adventures. read well. written better

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Excellent voices of characters.

Exciting from start to finish, i would highly recommend this book to anyone.

Excellent voices of characters

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I preferred this to the first book, it differs to the TV series but is very good.

A good read!

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