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SHARPES REVENGE: THE PEACE OF 1814 (THE SHARPE SERIES, BOOK 19) PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Bernard Cornwell | 368 pages | 07 Jun 2012 | HarperCollins Publishers | 9780007452897 | English | London, United Kingdom Sharpes Revenge: The Peace of 1814 (the Sharpe Series, Book 19) PDF Book He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears. Adding to library failed. Brilliant stories by a very gifted author. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. First edition. So Sharpe must escape, and as a fugitive for both the English and French authorities find out who's behind the scheme that could cost him his life. It is to this desperate land that Arthur returns, a man at once utterly human and truly heroic: a man of honor, loyalty, and amazing valor; a man who loves Guinevere more passionately than he should; a man whose life is at once tragic and triumphant. Richard Sharpe. It's a strong story and it's quintessential Cornwell. The adaptation was basically faithful to the novel but lost many of the connections to Sharpe's Siege as a result of an original story, Sharpe's Mission , being placed between the adaptations: Instead of the duel with Bampfylde, Sharpe fights a similar duel with Colonel Wigram, the officer who later commands his court martial, for insulting him at Toulouse and Lucille's brother is not Lassan but Maillot, the officer in charge of Napoleon's treasure with their mother omitted entirely. A good rattling yarn, as are most of the Sharpe novels, but this one marches to a slightly different beat and tone. By: Bernard Cornwell. The following is the correct 'historical' order, although they all stand alone. Alfred of Wessex has survived the Danish invasions, but though he now has an uneasy truce with his enemies, fresh Viking ships are arriving to plunder and enslave the Saxons. Language: English. He must find Don Blas Vivar, Captain-General of the Spanish colony of Chile and an old friend, who vanished without a trace half a world away. Customer reviews. I shall be sorely disappointed when I finish the series. Report abuse. Verified Purchase. Listen to see what develops, but be warned; it really is not very good. Richard Sharpe triumphs in the last battle of the war, only to find himself in worse peril when charged to recover Napoleon's treasure. Amazon Reviews. What listeners say about Sharpe's Revenge: The Peace of Length: pages. Updated February 21, Sharpes Revenge: The Peace of 1814 (the Sharpe Series, Book 19) Writer Customers who bought this item also bought. Shop now. Adding to library failed. Sharpe and Frederickson realize that they need the testimony of the fort's French commander, Henri Lassan, to exonerate them, so with help from Harper and Captain Peter d'Alembord , the two men escape and set out to find Lassan. Publisher's Summary Richard Sharpe triumphs in the last battle of the war, only to find himself in worse peril when charged to recover Napoleon's treasure. My main issues are with Friedrichson and Jane, both of whom are utterly different to the characters they are in earlier books, and not in a good way. If the Amazon. But if you want to see if you like the books, or if you want to jump into the Napoleonic Wars, then we actually recommend Sharpe's Eagle. In , Richard Sharpe and his second wife, Jane , quarrel over Sharpe's imminent duel with Captain Bampfylde, resulting from the latter's cowardice in the previous novel, Sharpe's Siege. The worst of the Sharpe series. Critic Reviews "Sharpe and his creator are national treasures. He leaves for Paris to track down Ducos, leaving Sharpe to recover from his injuries. Just looking forward to Waterloo now! Read more Read less. Her letter is passed to Napoleon, in exile on Elba , who dispatches General Calvet to Naples to retrieve his treasure. It is , and in Napoleon's determination to conquer Portugal, and push the British back to the sea, he sends his largest army yet across the Spanish frontier. But just as he wins his way into her heart, the ship is fired upon and, suddenly, he finds himself in the thick of one of history's most spectacular incidents: the Battle of Trafalgar. Nairn's role is given to Major-General Ross, an original recurring character in the series, and the character's fate changed so he is merely wounded. Sort by:. Sharpe Revenged This book, nearing the end of the series, is quite simply fantastic. I have listened to every single book thus far and enjoyed every single one. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item? ThoughtCo uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. Bernard Cornwell is, in my opinion [for whatever that is worth] the best historical author currently working in the world of narrative fiction; based upon real-life historical events. This Sharpe-novel, as many others, begins with a battle scene: Sharpe, by now a staff officer of General Nairn, is present at and participates in the final battle before the capture of Toulouse. On September 19, , a heavily outnumbered English army faced off against the French in the historic Battle of Poitiers. In London, ignoring Sharpe's instructions at the urging of a friend, Lady Spindacre, Jane takes a large and expensive town house in fashionable Cork Street. He must lead them to safety - and the only means of escape is a treacherous trek through the enemy-infested mountains of Spain. Top reviews from Australia. Sharpes Revenge: The Peace of 1814 (the Sharpe Series, Book 19) Reviews Thomas of Hookton, sent back to England to follow an ancient trail to the Holy Grail, becomes embroiled in the fighting at Durham. In Naples, Ducos assumes the identity of a Polish count, buys the protection of the local cardinal, and assembles a small personal force of guards to guard the treasure. Bernard Cornwell is, in my opinion [for whatever that is worth] the best historical author currently working in the world of narrative fiction; based upon real-life historical events. Verified Purchase. A good rattling yarn, as are most of the Sharpe novels, but this one marches to a slightly different beat and tone. Brilliant stories by a very gifted author. Audible Premium Plus. See all reviews. Graeme Freeman Harper, discharged from the army, goes home to Ireland with his Spanish wife and child. Uhtred, believing he is cursed, must fend off one enemy while he tries to destroy the other. Get to Know Us. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. Next page. Views Read Edit View history. Sharpe returns to Lucille with some of Napoleon's gold coins. Bernard Cornwell. It's a strong story and it's quintessential Cornwell. Her letter is passed to Napoleon, in exile on Elba , who dispatches General Calvet to Naples to retrieve his treasure. Only 2 to go but sure of a big conclusion. Sharpe takes part in the Battle of Toulouse. It is , and in Napoleon's determination to conquer Portugal, and push the British back to the sea, he sends his largest army yet across the Spanish frontier. When she learns the truth, Lucille takes the two fugitives in and nurses Sharpe. Acclaimed as the best of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series , Sharpe's Company finds Richard Sharpe desperate to save his wife and daughter from inside the fortress of Badajoz. Lassan's widowed sister, Lucille Castineau , shoots and nearly kills Sharpe, mistaking him for the killers. Anonymous User By using ThoughtCo, you accept our. Works by Bernard Cornwell. Nairn's role is given to Major-General Ross, an original recurring character in the series, and the character's fate changed so he is merely wounded. What might confuse people is there were later television shows using the now older actor, but drawing on the prequel books - none of which are essential. Sharpe at his dastardly best. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. 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. They arrive shortly after assassins sent by Ducos disguised as British riflemen kill Lassan and his mother. I am working my way through the series and have yet to read a dud one. Great stuff. Sharpes Revenge: The Peace of 1814 (the Sharpe Series, Book 19) Read Online Follow podcast failed. Get to Know Us. Sharpe loads a small cannon with gold coins and fires it among the Neapolitan troops. Rumours abound that Napoleon has surrendered, been murdered, or fled. Only 2 to go but sure of a big conclusion. It flows along beautifully with a begining and an end. In London, ignoring Sharpe's instructions at the urging of a friend, Lady Spindacre, Jane takes a large and expensive town house in fashionable Cork Street. Stream or download thousands of included titles. Lassan's widowed sister, Lucille Castineau , shoots and nearly kills Sharpe, mistaking him for the killers. Jane refuses to receive them, and has Harper horsewhipped. It is a time of political turmoil once more as the fading King Edward begins to lose control over his successors and their supporters. 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. Calvet and Sharpe form an alliance; Ducos will get the treasure, while Sharpe will take Ducos back and clear him and Frederickson.