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Sharpe's Rifles (Mass Market Paperback)

by Bernard Cornwell (Author)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd; New edition edition (1 Jan 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0006176976
  • ISBN-13: 978-0006176978
  • Product Dimensions: 18 x 11 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,658 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Richard Sharpe and the French invasion of Galicia, January 1809. In the bitter winter of 1809 the French are winning the war in Spain and Britain's forces are retreating towards Corunna, with Napoleon's victorious armies in pursuit. Lieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of Riflemen are cut off from the British army and surrounded by enemy troops. Their only hope of escape is to accept the help of an unlikely ally, a Spanish cavalry officer, Major Blas Vivar. Unknown to Sharpe, the Spaniard harbours a desperate and quixotic ambition which will lead to a suicidal assault on the holy city of Santiago de Compostela and a savage fight agains overwhelming French numbers. Sharpe's determination must be tested to its limit if victory is to be snatched from disaster. The Complete Sharpe Collection with a new introduction by the author

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 21 Jan 2006
By nic "nic1499" (Glasgow, Scotland) - See all my reviews
Sharpe's Rifles is the story of Richard Sharpe and the French invasion of Galicia. From the outset this is a fast-paced story of faith and determination that is hard to put down.

Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series is a fantastic example of engaging historical fiction. I especially like the historical note at the end of each book explaining which parts of the story were fiction and which were genuine events. These books bring the Peninsular War (and the Indian campaign) to life.

I recommend reading the books in chronological order - not always easy as there are new ones written quite often. Enjoy!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Winter action in Spain, 30 Jul 2007
By Didier (Ghent, Belgium) - See all my reviews
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Sharpe (by now a Lieutenant) is covering the retreat of the British army towards Corunna in the bitter winter of 1809. The French army is in relentless pursuit when Sharpe and his men become isolated and have to face an enemy of their own...

As with any Sharpe-novel, do not expect lots of philosophical ponderings or in-depth exploration of characters and emotions, but rather: a good plot, plenty of action, and Cornwell's easy story-telling talent that will keep you up at night, desperate to find out what happens on the next page!
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25 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The start of a great series of adventures, 11 Sep 2000
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Although not the finest book in the Sharpe series, Sharpe's Rifles lays the foundation for the entirety of the Sharpe adventures. Cornwell manages to give the reader an informed opinion about all of the major characters, and also sets the scene for the Peninsular and Napoleonic conflicts that follow. Essential reading for anyone wanting to get into Sharpe, and for anyone who saw the TV series.....the books are far better!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best Sharpe.
I made the mistake by reading this Sharpe Novel first and I suggest that instead of buying ths book, you find Sharpe's Tiger becuase 1) The Story is amazing 2) There are 4 Books... Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Holtby

5.0 out of 5 stars Sharpe Takes Formal Command in the 95th Rifles . . . by Force

Many people compare the Hornblower books to the Sharpe novels and vice versa. The two series have little in common other than covering similar time periods in British... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Professor Donald Mitchell

4.0 out of 5 stars Sharpe comes of age
This is a real transition novel, here Sharpe finally begins to believe that maybe he should be an officer. Read more
Published 8 months ago by chuckles

4.0 out of 5 stars Good start to a great series
Although "Rifles" is not necessarily as polished or complete as later books in the Sharpe series, it's still a great place to start for any historical fiction fan - or anyone... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Helen Walter

4.0 out of 5 stars Enter Mr Harper
Before Bernard Cornwell wrote Sharpe's Prey, Rifles was the first book in the series to introduce Pat Harper and the other major characters within the 95th riflemen to us. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Justin Sydew

5.0 out of 5 stars an epic adventure full of excitment
I have recently finished the book and have read three others in the series.I have read "sharpe's tiger" this book is not as exciting or even realistic as the rifles, but then... Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2002

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