Sharpe's Sword
1983 historical novel by Bernard Cornwell / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the television adaptation, see Sharpe's Sword (TV programme).
Sharpe's Sword is a historical novel in the Richard Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell. It is the fourth in the series, being first published in 1983, though the fourteenth chronologically. Set in the summer of 1812 including the Battle of Salamanca on 22 July 1812, the story follows Sharpe and his friend Sergeant Harper involved in espionage while hunting down the sadistic and highly dangerous Colonel Philippe Leroux.
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Author | Bernard Cornwell |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Series | Richard Sharpe stories |
Genre | Historical novels |
Publisher | Collins |
Publication date | 1983 |
Media type | Print (Hardback and Paperback) and audio-CD (Audio book) |
Pages | 319 pp |
ISBN | 0-00-221410-5 |
OCLC | 43632016 |
Preceded by | Sharpe's Company |
Followed by | Sharpe's Skirmish (chronological) Sharpe's Enemy (publication) |
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