Description
In the shadowed world of Napoleonic intrigue, Richard Sharpe and Sergeant Harper are pulled into a covert contest of espionage where every rumor, coded message, and shadowed meeting could decide the fate of armies. As they hunt for the elusive and sadistic Colonel Philippe Leroux, their pursuit becomes a dangerous game of cat and mouse across contested ground, forcing them to rely on nerve, cunning, and hard-won battlefield instincts. Blending military action with spycraft, the story explores loyalty, moral compromise, and the thin line between soldiering and survival in a war fought as much in secrets as on the field. Written in Bernard Cornwell’s brisk, immersive style—where grit and momentum drive the narrative—this installment delivers high-stakes tension and sharp character focus without losing sight of the historical stakes behind every move.
Available Editions
paperback
Signet
Published Aug 3, 2004
320 pages
ISBN: 9780451213433
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Details
First Published
1981
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Sharpe's Sword by Bernard Cornwell.