It is the summer of 1812 and Richard Sharpe, newly recovered from the wound he received in the fighting at Salamanca, is given an easy duty; to guard a Commissary Officer posted to an obscure Spanish fort where there are some captured French muskets to repair. But unknown to the British, the French are planning a lightning raid across the River Tormes, and they reckon the obscure Spanish fort, which guards an ancient bridge across the river, will be lightly guarded. Sharpe is in for a fight.
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157 of 158 people found the following review helpful
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As with Sharpe's Christmas, Sharpe's skirmish was never meant to be sold.It was intended to be given for free with hardback copies of Sharpe'sFortress. Bernard Cornwell has since rewritten it. Its expensive but allprofits are split between "the sharpe appreciation society"- a historicalorganisation that studies Napoleonic battlefields & "the Bernard & JudyCornwell Foundation"- a childrens charity based in Cape Cod (Cornwell'snew home).
The story itself is typical Sharpe- a tiny number of British troopscleverly decimate huge quantitites of French. It makes constant referenceto other books, most notably Sharpe's Fortress & so fits in nicely withthe series. I wouldn't recommend it to any but the most diehard Sharpefan, but I liked it.
Anyone complaining about "being ripped off" would be advised to checktheir purchases more carefully. Amazon clearly state it is only 64 pageslong & as the profits go to charity Bernard Corwell is not "robbing"anyone.
The story itself is typical Sharpe- a tiny number of British troopscleverly decimate huge quantitites of French. It makes constant referenceto other books, most notably Sharpe's Fortress & so fits in nicely withthe series. I wouldn't recommend it to any but the most diehard Sharpefan, but I liked it.
Anyone complaining about "being ripped off" would be advised to checktheir purchases more carefully. Amazon clearly state it is only 64 pageslong & as the profits go to charity Bernard Corwell is not "robbing"anyone.
48 of 52 people found the following review helpful
By "nick4077"
Format:Paperback
Sharpe's Skirmish: The story as a hole is a good starter book, and didn't leave me annoyed as the "Filler" stories are mentioned,( Sharpe remebers climbing into a chimney space in Copenhagen, as seen in Sharpe's Prey ) It was a very well thought out story, and not the rush job I expected. It fits well into the chain, and should I recomend be filmed !! Anyway I digress. It is a good book and worthy of the "Sharpe's" prefix.
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By F. E. Hearn
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anything to do with sharpe has my husbands full attention, but he really loves the books and finds them not put downable until finished.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Short story
Only sixty one pages which was disappointing for the price .Still a jolly good Sharpe yarn but was expecting more.
Published 14 days ago by David Shipp
3.0 out of 5 stars
Under par?
I usually love Mr Cornwell's books but this little excercise is to my mind far below his usual standards. It seems to have been be written in haste, flung together. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sharpshooter
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
A must have for all Sharpe enthusiasts, this was originally given away with another novel and extremely difficult to get hold of. Just glad it has been re-issued
Published 3 months ago by barry cook
4.0 out of 5 stars
Short but Sweet
This is one of a couple of very short Sharpe Stories from Bernard Cornwell. I'm a fan of Mr Cornwell's work and have to say that I think this short story format suits Sharpe rather... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jim D90
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sharpe's Skirmish
This is a must have to complete any collection of Richard Sharpe enthusiasts. Bernard Cornwell has cleverly woven this short story in between other books in the series.
Published 4 months ago by G. Kay Maguire
3.0 out of 5 stars
A short, Sharpe read!
Having read the other reviews this book does exactly what it says on the tin; a very short, sharp and to the point novel. Read more
Published 4 months ago by M SMITH
5.0 out of 5 stars
A really skillful description and great action
The story and the language are always good from this author - I first saw the TV series and reading followed - a good job was done by the TV team
Published 5 months ago by GDad
5.0 out of 5 stars
Magnifico
Sharpe at his usual very best. Cornwell really knows how to spin these pseudo historical stories to the best effect
Published 5 months ago by Roger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sharpe
It is up to the usual high standard for a Sharpe book, despite being just a short story by Bernard Cornwell
Published 13 months ago by Colin Isaacson
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not what it seems
There's nothing (that I saw) on this Amazon page to tell you that this isn't a full sized novel, all you get is a short story. Read more
Published 23 months ago by BigMAC
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