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Sharpe's Skirmish: Richard Sharpe and the Defence of the Tormes, August 1812 (Richard Sharpe Adventure) [Paperback]

Bernard Cornwell (Author)

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Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: The Sharpe Appreciation Society (3 Sep 2002)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0972222006
ISBN-13: 978-0972222006
Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.2 x 0.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 8,162 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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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4.0 out of 5 stars Short, but good., 29 April 2004

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This review is from: Sharpe's Skirmish: Richard Sharpe and the Defence of the Tormes, August 1812 (Richard Sharpe Adventure) (Paperback)

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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars In defences of a short story,, 9 May 2003

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This review is from: Sharpe's Skirmish: Richard Sharpe and the Defence of the Tormes, August 1812 (Richard Sharpe Adventure) (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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5.0 out of 5 stars TO THE PREVIOUS POSTERS COMPLAINING..., 29 Mar 2006

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This review is from: Sharpe's Skirmish: Richard Sharpe and the Defence of the Tormes, August 1812 (Richard Sharpe Adventure) (Paperback)

STOP COMPLAINING THAT THIS IS TOO SHORT AND WHAT IS BERNARD DOING WITH IT, This is the FIRST sharpe tale, written as a short story and never before published until this book, this is not new a new book, its a new publication of the very first sharpe story.

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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 7 months ago by BigMAC

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Sharpe
Excellent, you'd expect nothing less from Mr.Cornwell, it's just a shame it's so short. You get a real sense that a battling is developing between Sharpe and his unfortunate... Read more

Published 11 months ago by Joey

1.0 out of 5 stars sharpes Skirmish
I do not recommend anyone buy this book. It is very expensive for what it is which is just a small thin pamphlet and not what I expected when I bought it from amazon. Read more

Published 19 months ago by jimbob

5.0 out of 5 stars Sharpe's Skirmish/ Sharpe's Christmas
What can one say about Bernard Cornwell that hasn't been said already?

His stories, although I do prefer longer ones, flow as easily as running water. Read more

Published 19 months ago by H. Cortes

2.0 out of 5 stars disapointed
disapointingly slim volume. from the amazon picture of the book cover, you could be forgiven for thinking this is a full sized story. sadly not the case. Read more

Published 21 months ago by M. Madden

3.0 out of 5 stars disappointed
Disappointed- not with Bernard Cornwell-his work is always superb, but with your complete failure to make clear that this book is only a short story.

Published on 25 Jan 2010 by Kenneth Melvin

4.0 out of 5 stars At the sharp end again
Just the right length as a Christmas present for my slow reading husband. Pricey though.

Published on 5 Dec 2009 by C. Ashton

5.0 out of 5 stars sharpe's skirmish
anything to do with sharpe has my husbands full attention, but he really loves the books and finds them not put downable until finished.

Published on 29 Jan 2009 by F. E. Hearn

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice short stories
If you are a Sharpe fan, then this is a nice short story to add to the collection. However DO NOT expect this to be a novel, it's really just like a couple of chapters from a... Read more

Published on 22 Oct 2008 by chuckles

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor Value
Good story, but only a stand alone chapter, not a book at all. Poor value at almost 8p per page. I used to buy Cornwall's books sight unseen, but I'll not be so trusting in future.

Published on 18 Dec 2003 by Peter Smith

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