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Sharpe's Regiment (Paperback)

by Bernard Cornwell (Author)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd; New edition edition (26 Feb 1987)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0006174523
  • ISBN-13: 978-0006174523
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11.2 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,902 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'A splendid new instalment in the long-running and increasingly impressive saga' Sunday Express 'The best thing to happen to military heroes since Hornblower' Daily Express

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Major Sharpe should be fighting the French -- but his worst enemies are in England! Major Richard Sharpe's men were in mortal danger -- not from the French, but from the bureaucrats of Whitehall. Unless reinforcements could be brought from England, the depleted South Essex would be disbanded, their troops scattered throughout the army. Determined not to see his regiment die, Sharpe returns to England and uncovers a nest of well-bred, high-ranking traitors, any one of whom could utterly destroy his career with a word, or a stroke of the pen. Sharpe is forced into the most desperate gamble of his life -- and not even the influence of the Prince Regent may be enough to save him!
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best in the long running series, 21 May 2001
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When I first read this book a few years ago, I was slightly disapointed that it wasn't set in Spain, and was not expecting it to be great. However it turned out to be a fantastic read and I now regard it as my favourite. As the previous reviewer pointed out it is ironic that Sharpe and Harper have to re-enlist, another irony is they get mixed up in a dark world of intrigue, as deadly as any battlefield, despite being back home. Cornwells descriptions of London slums contrasted with the opulence of the prince regent at court are brilliantly crafted. Characters such as cautious and sly politicians, harsh drill sergeants and raw recruits seem to " walk off" the page. Excellent
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Sharpe's Difference - but lacks action of others, 21 July 2006
By Sam "samueltyler" (Reading, Berkshire) - See all my reviews
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Sharpe novels, as a rule, follow a strict template. A battle at the start, Sharpe being persecuted but winning, and a battle at the end. 'Sharpe's Regiment' takes the long running series in a different direction by taking Sharpe away from the battle field and placing him back in England.

Napoleon has retreated to France and a lull has occurred in the war. Sharpe believed that his regiment was being given reinforcements but it turns out that someone is selling his men to other regiments. It's up to Sharpe and Harper to stop fighting the old enemy and concentrates on the enemy within. Who needs enemies with friends like these?

I enjoyed this novel as a great diversion from the usual action packed battles and tales of revenge. The description of corruption and everyday life in England was very vivid. The reason I feel this was only an average novel was that the differences that made the novel stand out form the rest of the series, also stole the action that makes them so great.

As a Sharpe fan this is a great book to get to see the character's develop, but also as a fan book ending the novel with two out of place battles did not make up for the fact that I felt it lacked the urgency and excitement of many of the other Sharpe adventures.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A change of scenery, 22 Oct 2008
By chuckles "barnie884" (Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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Some people weren't as keen on this as a bit of a change of scenery and more politics than battles, however I thought this showed how Sharpe has grown, and how he is more than just a soldier now. Of course Sharpie does it in his own way, and there are still fights and love interests, but it does also show London at the time, and gives a real insight in how Wellingtons campaign never really hit home to the normal people without the benefit of TV and cinema. I enjoyed this book, sad that there are only 4 more to read!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Another great read
If you are a committed Bernard Cornwell fan as I am and an avid follower of Richard Sharpe and Patrick Harper then you will not be disappointed here. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Amos

5.0 out of 5 stars Sexual and Political Intrigue at the Highest Levels of English Society Followed by a Rousing Attack

"He will repay my enemies for their evil." -- Psalm 54:5

Sharpe's Regiment is an unusually satisfying entry into this series because the book is literally... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Professor Donald Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars Sharpe enthusiast
The usual exiting and quick moving Sharpe book. Always against the odds he manages to prevail. Recommended reading for anyone who likes adventure books.
Published 9 months ago by A. Dawson

4.0 out of 5 stars Sharpe on the loose in England
In virtually every novel in the Sharpe-series our hero's had to deal with as many enemies from within the British army (Hakeswill being the foremost off course) as from the French... Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2007 by Didier

4.0 out of 5 stars a pleasant diversion
The first book of the Sharpe series to be set largely on British soil sees Sharpe return to England to save the South Essex from an uncertain future. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2005 by realdor

5.0 out of 5 stars Sharpe's Regiment
sharpe's regiment is by far the best book in it series. I don't what it was but i could not prize this book from my hands. If you are looking for a good book a reccommend this one.
Published on 26 April 2003 by andyj

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Sharpe there is!
This is the best Shape story in the series. It has both humour and the required bloody battles. It is great to see Sharpe and Harper in England and re-enlisting in the army... Read more
Published on 26 Oct 1999 by annasmith43@hotmail.com

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