Sharpe Series: Sharpe's Gold by Bernard Cornwell - Historical Fiction - Paperback

Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780007452927. Publisher: Harper. Series: Sharpe Series, Book 9. Overview. Sharpe's Gold plunges readers into the brutal heart of the Peninsular War, as Captain Richard Sharpe is sent deep into hostile Portuguese territory on a mission that could save Wellington's entire campaign. With the English army starving for funds, only a hoard of hidden Spanish gold can keep the war effort alive. Surrounded by guerrilla fighters, French patrols, and treacherous allies, Sharpe must use every ounce of cunning he possesses. This brand new paperback brings Cornwell's acclaimed military adventure to UK readers in a crisp, collectible edition.. About the Book. Set in August 1810 during the destruction of Almeida, Sharpe's Gold is the ninth instalment in Bernard Cornwell's bestselling Sharpe series, though it reads brilliantly as a standalone adventure. The Duke of Wellington's army faces ruin unless a fortune in Spanish gold can be recovered from the mountains before the French seize it. Richard Sharpe, ever the soldier's soldier, is dispatched into dangerous, unfamiliar terrain where loyalty is scarce and betrayal lurks behind every ridge. He must negotiate with a formidable guerrilla leader, outwit scheming officers, and survive relentless skirmishes, all while rain and hardship batter his exhausted men. Cornwell's trademark blend of meticulous historical research and breathless, visceral action is on full display, placing readers directly in the m...