*The brand new novel in the global bestselling series, SHARPE’S ASSASSIN, is available to buy now**The brand new novel in the global bestselling series, SHARPE’S ASSASSIN, is available to buy now*Spain, July 1809Lieutenant Richard Sharpe faces not only great danger on the battlefield but also, even more dangerous, treachery within his own ranks. But as the enemy approaches, he must pick up his rifle and prepare to lead his men against the French at one of the biggest, bloodiest fights of the war – the Battle of Talavera.Out of the mist comes the roaring, undefeated army sent by Emperor Napoleon. Over their heads soar the Eagles, the standards touched by the hand of the Emperor himself. And boldly waiting for them is Sharpe . . .‘A master storyteller’ DAILY TELEGRAPH‘Sharpe and his creator are national treasures.' Sunday Telegraph'Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. 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.' Daily Mail'Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.' Observer‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive.’ George R.R. MartinBernard Cornwell was born in London, raised in Essex, and now lives mainly in the USA with his wife. In addition to the hugely successful Sharpe novels, Bernard Cornwell is the author of the Starbuck Chronicles, the Warlord trilogy, the Grail Quest series, the Alfred series and standalone battle books Azincourt and The Fort.• The adventures of Richard Sharpe have been repackaged to celebrate the 30th anniversary of SHARPE’S EAGLE - Bernard’s first novel• Published in thirty countries and in twenty-eight languages, Bernard Cornwell has sold over twenty million books around the world• ITV’s Sharpe series has aired in 49 countries
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