A year after the victory at Talavera, Wellington's army, outnumbered and out of money, is on the verge of collapse. Its only hope lies in a cache of gold hidden in the Portugese mountains and the only man capable of stealing it is Captain Richard Sharpe.
Information
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780007276264
Publish year:
2008
Publish date:
Aug. 18, 2008
Bernard Cornwell
Bernard Cornwell is a renowned British author known for his historical fiction works, particularly his Sharpe series set during the Napoleonic Wars. His writing style is vivid and immersive, bringing history to life with meticulous research and compelling storytelling. Cornwell's contributions to literature include popularizing historical fiction and inspiring a new generation of readers.