While a smaller story in scope than some, the story builds a great sense of impending doom, with Andy antagonist who isn’t quite as arch as the story that follows. The recurring characters are well entrenched into their roles at this point. (In this second book written) which is a bit of a let down from the chronologically earlier but more recently written books in the series.
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Ed reviewed Sharpe's Gold by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpes Series, #9)
Ed reviewed Sharpe's Eagle by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpes Series, #8)
Ed finished reading Sharpe's Eagle by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpes Series, #8)

Sharpe's Eagle by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpes Series, #8)
Sharpe's Eagle is a historical novel in the Richard Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell, first published in 1981. The story …
Ed reviewed Sharpe's Rifles by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpes series, #6)
Ed finished reading Sharpe's Rifles by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpes series, #6)

Sharpe's Rifles by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpes series, #6)
Sharpe's Rifles is chronologically the sixth, but the ninth published, historical novel in the Richard Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell, …
Ed reviewed Sharpe's Prey by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpes Series, #5)
Back in the swing of things.
4 stars
Historical events see sharpe head off for a danish adventure. The story finds time to delve into his past while also reintroducing a host of characters from previous stories.
Ed finished reading Sharpe's Prey by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpes Series, #5)

Sharpe's Prey by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpes Series, #5)
Sharpe's Prey is the fifth historical novel in the Richard Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell, first published in 2001. The …
Ed reviewed Sharpe's Trafalgar by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpes Series, #4)
Restricted locations lessens the scope.
3 stars
A nautical adventure ending with the exhilarating titular battle, Trafalgar sets up with a fresh set of characters but treads water for the most part.
Ed finished reading Sharpe's Trafalgar by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpes Series, #4)

Sharpe's Trafalgar by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpes Series, #4)
Sharpe's Trafalgar is the fourth historical novel in the Richard Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell, first published in 2000. It …
Ed reviewed Sharpe's Fortress by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpe Series, #3)
Good continuation of Sharpes adventures in India
3 stars
Continues on from Triumph but gets a little bogged down in intrigue and vengace with a cracking final assault to finish the book.
Ed finished reading Sharpe's Fortress by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpe Series, #3)

Sharpe's Fortress by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpe Series, #3)
Promoted for his gallantry in the war against India's rebellious Mahratta confederacy, Richard Sharpe is uncomfortable with his newfound authority …
Ed finished reading Sharpe's Triumph by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpe Series, #2)

Sharpe's Triumph by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpe Series, #2)
Sharpe's Triumph is the second historical novel in the Richard Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell, first published in 1998. Sharpe …
Ed reviewed Sharpe's Triumph by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpe Series, #2)
Ed finished reading Sharpe’s Escape by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpe Series, #10)

Sharpe’s Escape by Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpe Series, #10)
It is the late summer of 1810 and the French mount their third and most threatening invasion of Portugal. Captain …