From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, another exciting adventure in the world-renowned Sharpe series, chronicling the rise of Richard Sharpe, a Private in His Majesty’s Army at the siege of Seringapatam.
Five years after the Battle of Waterloo, Sharpe’s peaceful retirement in Normandy is shattered. An old friend, Don Blas Vivar, is missing in Chile, reported dead at rebel hands – a report his wife refuses to believe. She appeals to Sharpe to find out the truth.
Sharpe, along with Patrick Harper, find themselves bound for Chile via St. Helena, where they have a fateful meeting with the fallen Emperor Napoleon. Convinced that they are on their way to collect a corpse, neither man can imagine that dangers that await them in Chile…
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"There's no way I would've read something like this normally. Never quite got the ITV historical drama with Sean Bean, but my father-in-law recommended it and being a fan of the Flashman books (which does the same 'putting a fictional character into real events' kinda thing) I was willing to give it a go. And I have to say it's blooming marvellous. A rip-roaring read."
— Ben (5 out of 5 stars)
" Fantastic read, Sharpe is sooo cool and I just love the books. "
— Ingrid, 2/8/2014" The last Sharpe novel, chronologically, and for me, the most disappointing. The story wasn't as engaging as the earlier stories, and it seems that Bernard Cornwell was just going through the motions with this one. Undoubtedly he is capable of writing much better, and I'm glad that the rest of the Sharpe books were such a pleasure to read. If you've read the previous 20 Sharpe books, then of course you'll read this one as well, and while it's far from being bad, it won't hit you between the eyes like some of the others. "
— Rick, 1/16/2014" full of adventures ,i like it "
— Esraasamir, 1/14/2014" The final Richard Sharpe book, set in 1820 Chile, begins with a meeting with Napolean in his final exile. "
— Nathan, 1/5/2014" Bernard Cornwell brings a good story & History together wonderfully. "
— Stacy, 1/5/2014" A brilliant book telling of life in the navy and life in general as an adventurer during the Napoleonic era. "
— Ria, 11/13/2013" I just love Thomas Cochrane. how sad to have read all the Sharpe books now. "
— Nan, 10/15/2013" Now that I have read all of the books in the series I am sadly wanting for more. The series ended too soon and I want the series to continue. Great books and this lives up to my expectations. This series is a must read! "
— Adam, 9/4/2013" After the Napoleonic wars, the British had a ready-made force that they used to influence world events anywhere they could reach with their navy. One such place was South America, and they did their best to thwart Spanish influence in the 'new world'... "
— Glenn, 9/2/2013" great author who interweaves history into a story that is easily followed and hard to put down "
— Jason, 8/23/2013" The 20th or 21st in the series... a good book but I'm glad I'm through! "
— Greg, 10/1/2012Bernard Cornwell, born in London, worked for the BBC and Thames Television before coming to the United States to write full time. His sweeping historical novels, including the acclaimed Richard Sharpe series and many more, make him a number one bestselling author in the United Kingdom and around the world. He is the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling Saxon Tales series, which serves as the basis for the hit television series The Last Kingdom.
Rupert Farley is an actor from the United Kingdom. He has had various roles in movies such as Shakespeare in Love, From Hell, and Mrs. Brown. He is best known for his voice-acting work, which includes TV advertisements and animation.