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When his honor and reputation are at stake, Sharpe seeks revenge—at any cost.
It is 1814, and the defeat of Napoleon seems imminent—if the well-protected city of Toulouse can be conquered. For Richard Sharpe, the battle turns out to be one of the bloodiest of the Peninsula Wars, and he must draw on his last reserves of strength to lead his troops to victory.
But before Sharpe can lay down his sword, he must fight a different sort of battle. Accused of stealing Napoleon's personal treasure, Sharpe escapes from a British military court and embarks on the battle of his life, armed only with the unflinching resolve to protect his honor.
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"Bernard Cornwell is simply the best writer of historical military fiction in the business. He masterfully includes details of dress, custom, speech and individual traits that take the reader into the story, without bogging the plot down. This tale, a war story in the fragile peace between Napoleon's reigns, is a fascinating journey into the chaos of victory and the bureaucracy of both victor and vanquished. Sharpe faces unexpected challenges and. as usual, uses street-borne perseverance and cunning to cleverly overcome them. Along the way, he loses a cheating wife and gains a faithful one.The tale is compelling, absolutely believable and superbly voiced by Frederick Davidson. I am continually amazed at Davidson's ability to mimic every accent, from gutter-born Cockneys to aristocrats and even Americans. A listener knows instantly what character is speaking. This book is a great listen."
— Randolph Flint (5 out of 5 stars)
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“[A] corker…Fast and gripping, the story is carried by Cornwell's easy hold on vivid period detail…Sharpe's final escape is literally dazzling. Readers will relish this adventure and eagerly await Sharpe at Waterloo.”
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“This volume, a brilliant historic action, adventure, and love story, appeals to a wide audience, much like the other titles in this fabulous series. Frederick Davidson performs an unparalleled dramatization. A fascinating and educational work that will do credit to any library.”
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“Davidson reads in a dramatic British accent with a deadpan undertone that rivets your attention. This is a first-rate historical novel.”
— Kliatt
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Bruce Jondle, 8/20/2024
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" "Richard Sharpe and the Peace of 1814" "
— Sara, 2/18/2014 -
" Sharpe gives up his wife and his fortune for true love; but looses a good friend in doing so, as they chase after Napoleon's lost baggage train. "
— Scott, 2/7/2014 -
" Great finish to the Sharpe series. Or it it? Sharpe fights in the battle of Toulouse at the closing days of the Napoleonic Wars only to face a court-martial over being accused of stealing Napoleon's personal treasure. Now, he is being hunted by his own army as he fights to clear his name. But it's not over yet. Napoleon will come back from his exile on Elba to face his Waterloo. And Sharpe will return. "
— John, 2/2/2014 -
" Brill, not his best though "
— Richard, 1/24/2014 -
" great author who interweaves history into a story that is easily followed and hard to put down "
— Jason, 1/17/2014 -
" More of Richard Sharpe. Still a good read. "
— Sandy, 1/1/2014 -
" The Richard Sharpe series is a magnificent work of historical fiction. Bernard Cornwell has written an amazing series following Sharpe from a private in India to a Lt. Colonel at Waterloo and then a civilian farmer. "
— Hazel, 12/31/2013 -
" Sharpe is framed can he clear his name-another really good story!! "
— Katie, 11/23/2013 -
" I pretty much love all of these books. I really love his historical footnotes at the end detailing what was tue and what he embellished. "
— Bruce, 11/16/2013 -
" An awesome book that started out a little bit slow for me, but once it hit it's stride was terrific right through to the end. I somewhat bittersweet ending, which is okay, too. ;-7 "
— Lorelei, 11/7/2013 -
" So as not to spoil things, all I'll say about why I've rated this one so much lower is that I didn't like how a certain character developed. At all. "
— Jane, 11/6/2013 -
" 2 more to go and I'm ready to move on! "
— Greg, 10/3/2013 -
" Cornwell's series featuring Richard Sharpe is an excellent way to really understand what life was like during the Napoleonic wars. "
— Paul, 6/18/2013 -
" Fantastic read, Sharpe is sooo cool and I just love the books. "
— Ingrid, 4/4/2013 -
" Bernard Cornwell brings a good story & History together wonderfully. "
— Stacy, 8/28/2012 -
" Yet more adventure for Sharpe, and entanglements, especially of the romantic variety. He also gets reacquainted with General of Brigade Calvet, and his other nemesis, Pierre Ducos. "
— Jansen, 6/18/2012 -
" Sharpe #19 "
— Bill, 3/7/2012 -
" My least-favourite so far of the Sharpe novels. This one seemed to lack the usual sense of fun and adventure in all the novels of the series. "
— Kyle, 2/10/2012 -
" Love, betrayals, and lost-and-found treasure are the "peace" Sharpe finds after Napoleon abdicates. "
— Bill, 12/8/2011 -
" A great book that shows the hero in time of peace. Sharpe's Revenge describes how quickly a hero can be disgraced, lose all the connections, money, and love. It is a book of betrayal, scheming, and soldierly perseverance. "
— Oleg, 10/26/2011 -
" Love, betrayals, and lost-and-found treasure are the "peace" Sharpe finds after Napoleon abdicates. "
— Bill, 5/7/2011 -
" 3rd from last... I'd say this was the weakest, plot-wise of all the Sharpe books. Certainly it would be the last one I choose to read. <br/> <br/> "
— Sho, 4/25/2011 -
" Not the most riveting read of the Sharpe series as we find our eponymous hero, and his trusty colleagues Harper and Fredrickson, trying to clear Sharpe's name after he is accused of stealing Napoleon’s treasure. "
— Phil, 2/12/2011 -
" My least-favourite so far of the Sharpe novels. This one seemed to lack the usual sense of fun and adventure in all the novels of the series. "
— Kyle, 1/17/2011 -
" 2 more to go and I'm ready to move on! "
— Mr., 12/17/2009 -
" Sharpe's Siege and Sharpe's Revenge should have been just one book.<br/>I'm a little disappointed about how Jane, his newly made wife, reacted to her freedom. She's no Lady Barbara.<br/>I'm looking forward to Waterloo. "
— Bob, 10/12/2009 -
" Very good continuation of the series. Maintains the quality of prose and story telling that Cornwell can deliver. "
— Ross, 9/23/2009 -
" "Richard Sharpe and the Peace of 1814" "
— Sara, 10/8/2008
About Bernard Cornwell
Bernard 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.
About Frederick Davidson
Frederick Davidson (1932–2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile’s Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings.