Sharpe's Eagle

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publisher Place: London
Publisher Year: 1994
Edition: Reprint

Description: 327 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout.

Publishers Description: In July of 1809, Richard Sharpe is promoted to Captain. He clashes with an incompetent colonel and earns himself a dangerous enemy. As Sharpe leads his men in the battle of Talavera, he knows he must fight for the honour of the regiment and his future career.Soldier, hero, rogue – Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape In July of 1809, Richard Sharpe is promoted to Captain. He clashes with an incompetent colonel and earns himself a dangerous enemy. As Sharpe leads his men in the battle of Talavera, he knows he must fight for the honour of the regiment and his future career.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 faded patched green jacket he proudly wears. ...more

ISBN: 9780007805099