Sharpe’s Gold – A year after the victory at Talavera, Wellington’s army, outnumbered and bankrupt, is on the verge of collapse.After their cowardly loss of the regiment’s colors, the men’s resentment toward the upstart Sharpe turns to treachery, and Sharpe must fight to redeem the honor of his regiment. Sharpe’s Eagle – Captain Richard Sharpe prepares to lead his men against the army of Napoleon at Talavera in what will be the bloodiest battle of the war.You can follow the publication order or try the chronological order. There are two ways to read the Richard Sharpe series. Richard Sharpe found success on TV as the books formed the basis for the British television drama (on ITV) featuring Sean Bean in the title role, with Irish actor Daragh O’Malley playing his second in command Patrick Harper. He also has a deep scar on his right cheek which pulls at his right eye. He is six feet tall with a tanned and angular face, long black hair, and blue eyes. Sharpe is loose cannon described as “brilliant but wayward.” As his adventures progress, he becomes a highly skilled and experienced leader of light troops. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears. He joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. It chronicles the life of Richard Sharpe in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Who is Richard Sharpe?Īs I was saying, this series was written by Bernard Cornwell. Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.īefore The Saxon Stories series, Bernard Cornwell was the author of the Richard Sharpe series.
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