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Sharpe’s Rifles

The French Invasion of Galicia, January 1809

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Sharpe’s Rifles

Written by: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Rupert Farley
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Lieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of riflemen join the assault of a strong French force holding the Holy City of Santiago de Compostela.

Lieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of Riflemen are cut off from the rest of the army and surrounded. Their only hope of escape is to accept the help of the Spanish, but this assistance comes at a price: to join the assault on the holy city of Santiago de Compostela, held by a strong French force. There is little Sharpe would enjoy more.

Soldier, hero, rogue – Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears.

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What the critics say

‘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. Martin
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I am listening to the Sharpe series in order and Mr Farley makes it a pleasure.

great narrator!

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Loved this story. 2nd listening and enjoyed it even more. the narrator is amazing too with making it feel like you're right there with them

amazing story and narration

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Another great story in the Sharpe series. The story telling and writing is excellent and is brought to life by Rupert Farley's excellent narration. The many voices and inflection of Farely cannot be matched.

Great as Always

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fantastic way to pass a long drive. I love how major story personalities keep re appearing in the series.

great story

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Not his best work , I listen to seven book before this one. Obviously I really like the Sharpe books. But the plot is really weak. Only one I don’t now if I’ll listen to the last two chapters. I’ll probably tough it out

Not up to Bernard Cornwall best books

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