To stem the Napoleonic tide, Sharpe must capture a fortress—where his wife and infant daughter are trapped—while protecting himself from a fellow officer determined to destroy him.
In an era dominated by war and ambition, the relentless Richard Sharpe and his comrades find themselves on a mission to thwart Napoleon's dream of empire. As they navigate treacherous landscapes and face the perils of battle, Sharpe's determination is matched only by his relentless adversary.
"The world may have a new literary hero. His name is Richard Sharpe."—Philadelphia Inquirer
"A masterful blend of fiction and historical detail."—Newsday
To stem the Napoleonic tide, Sharpe must capture a fortress—where his wife and infant daughter are trapped—while protecting himself from a fellow officer determined to destroy him.
In an era dominated by war and ambition, the relentless Richard Sharpe and his comrades find themselves on a mission to thwart Napoleon's dream of empire. As they navigate treacherous landscapes and face the perils of battle, Sharpe's determination is matched only by his relentless adversary.
Praise
"The world may have a new literary hero. His name is Richard Sharpe."—Philadelphia Inquirer
"A masterful blend of fiction and historical detail."—Newsday
