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Sharpe's Triumph: The Battle of Assaye, September 1803 (The Sharpe Series, Book 2)

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Rupert Farley
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Sergeant Richard Sharpe witnesses a murderous act of treachery and, with Sir Arthur Wellesley, faces the Mahratta Horde.

The paths of treachery all lead to the small village of Assaye. Outnumbered and outgunned, Wellesley, with a diminished British army, plunges his men into the white heat of battle. A battle that will make his reputation, and perhaps Sharpe’s too.

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.

©1998 Bernard Cornwell (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishing Limited Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction War & Military Solider Thought-Provoking

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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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absolutely loved the I could learn about the history of the British army and the way it worked with various local tribes In India

British history in India

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Massively addictive! Be warned!

My only issue is that I myself had taken so long to get around to enjoying these cracking books! As a massive fan of the sharpe character from the tv series I find myself ashamed I haven’t touched these books sooner!

Excellent

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Excellent narrator, really gave life to the characters. A joy to listen, superb series of books.

Excellent narration

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Well read Characters come alive. A plesent way to relax Its almost as if your there

Brilliant

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The battle scene was excellent the 78th is SKILLED and brave. Brilliantly written and so much detail in the story. A really good listen and exciting

Brilliant story

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The secound book on the the life of a british soldier during campagnes in India while constructing "the jewel in the crown" skillfully narrated by Mr Cornwell. Well researched,socially consciuos as always colourful ,and an interesting read for history buffs.

A bloody fight in India 1805

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Yet again following from book 1 this is another good listen, As an avid follower of the Sharpe TV series it's strange to hear his real promotion in the books to how he did it on TV but non the less I loved this book and now it's onto book 3 !!

A good book. no2

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Another superb Sharpe novel.Great story Brilliantly narrated. Already downloading the next installment. Highly recommended

Excellent listen

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I preferred this to the first book, it differs to the TV series but is very good.

A good read!

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Thoroughly enjoyed book 2, exceptional narration. Does Obadiah survive the elephant? Onto book 3 to find out.

Brutal, gritty, marvellous

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