Sharpe's Rifles: The French Invasion of Galicia, January 1809
The Sharpe Series, Book 6
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Rupert Farley
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Bernard Cornwell
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Lieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of riflemen join the assault of a strong French force holding the Holy City of Santiago de Compostela.
Lieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of Riflemen are cut off from the rest of the army and surrounded. Their only hope of escape is to accept the help of the Spanish, but this assistance comes at a price: to join the assault on the holy city of Santiago de Compostela, held by a strong French force. There is little Sharpe would enjoy more.
Soldier, hero, rogue – Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears.
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Critic reviews
‘Sharpe and his creator are national treasures.' Sunday Telegraph
'Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation.' Daily Mail
'Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.' Observer
‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive.’ George R.R. Martin
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- Clifford Piper
- 15-11-17
Fantastic book
I have read the book but listening to audio brought it to life.☺
Could do house work while reading
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- Ian H
- 02-03-16
Gripping, Rupert brings the characters to life.
Most people know The Sharpe series of books from the TV series. Rupert Farley adds depth to all the characters of Bernard Cornwell who is a master of the period. I have been listening to the books in order and have remained enthralled throughout. If the Napoleonic Wars interest you then you should listen to this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-12-21
Brilliant.
Slow starting, but loved every second of it. Longer chapters than previous, would recommend it.
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- Dave Watts
- 05-02-15
Classic Sharpe
Really well read by Rupert Farley. Enjoyed this audio version much more than reading the book myself. The dialogue between the characters really brings it to life.
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- Gemma Bagnall
- 25-08-23
Brilliant
Always a good ripping yarn well written and excellently read looking forward to the next episode
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-11-22
Superb narration
After all this time a review hardly seems necessary…but if you want a rollicking great story, brilliantly read then this is for you.
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- Neil
- 25-07-24
How furiously angry he becomes
As I wander through sharpe’s world on this occasion I’d have liked more fighting and a bit less love interest after all this is Richard Sharpe and not mills & boon other than that still a good listen thank you 👍
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- Simon
- 04-09-16
Winning Combination
There are some things in life you can rely on. Sharpe, Cornwell and Rupert Farley are three of them. Simply put another fine instalment to one of my favourite series. As we're on book six with this one, if you like the previous five and want more there's no reason to hesitate.
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- Mr. Anthony D. Bateman
- 21-09-17
Cornwell genius
I've run out of words to describe Mr Cornwell books. The historical research behind them, the geographical description. but here Sharpe takes his first command, unofficially . One thing I can say, is that tv did not do justice to the series, though it brought me to the books, and yrs of entertaining reading and listening, not just a fan, I'm a sharpes fan.
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- Bob H
- 30-03-15
Superb as usual.
Yes, very good. Bit disappointed that Hagman has a broad Scouse accent when he's supposed to be from rural Cheshire.
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