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Sharpe’s Tiger

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Sean Bean
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About this listen

The prequel to the series, describing Sharpe’s experiences in India.

When a senior British officer is captured by the Tippoo of Mysore’s forces, Sharpe is offered a chance to attempt a rescue, which in turn offers an escape from the tyrannical Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill.

But in fleeing Hakeswill, Sharpe enters the exotic and dangerous world of the Tippoo. An adventure that will require all of his wits just to stay alive, let alone save the British army from catastrophe.

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.

©2005 Bernard Cornwell (P)2012 Harper Collins Publishers Limited Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Solider

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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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well read book, just wish it was not abridged, the story as always is excellent,

brilliant but short

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I love sharpe books. I watched the tv series as a kid and read the series when I was given the battle of Trafalgar book many years ago. It was great to be read the book by Sean bean. One of the best British actors ever

Great book

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It's a great listen a strong bold storyline with plenty of imagery going of in your head it just makes me buy the next one

Great

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as Sharpe Sean Bean is the perfect narrator for these stories whilst others are ok Bean is insurmountable

Sean bean can do no wrong in my opinion

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Well delivered story in the one true voice that will represent Richard Sharpe imortally

Short story, well read and delivered

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Amazing story narrated by Sharpe's actor himself, I would recommend it to any one who likes action filled stories with amazing characters.

Amazing Story

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This brought back memories of when I was a kid when me and my dad would watch Sharpe together on TV. Hearing Sean Bean's voice again as Richard Sharpe as well as his take on the other characters was an absolute joy to hear. The only thing that could make this audio version even better would be if they played the theme tune at the start of the book, but I might as well watch the series for that.

An enjoyable trip of nostalgia.

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He is a really wonderful narrator, and especially bringing Shape to life again in audio.

Absolutely love Sean Beans voice!!!

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While not the best Sharpe story out there it's great fun nonetheless. It's great learning more about Sharpe's pre-Rifles life. And who else to bring it to life than Sean Bean himself? He's so soothing to listen to. What a guy.

He's back!

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I have seen ever episode on TV several times and opened several books. I love Sharpes adventures and so great to hear Sean recite the audio book such a great actor.

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