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Sharpe's Fury: The Battle of Barrosa, March 1811
- The Sharpe Series, Book 11
- Narrated by: Rupert Farley
- Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins
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Summary
Captain Sharpe has to protect a philandering diplomat and, deserted by his ally, faces the enemy.
In the winter of 1811, the war seems lost. Spain has fallen to the French, except for Cadiz, now the Spanish capital and itself under siege. Inside the city walls an intricate diplomatic dance is taking place and Richard Sharpe faces more than one enemy. The small British force is trapped by a French army, and their only hope lies with the outnumbered redcoats outside refusing to admit defeat. There, in the sweltering horror of Barrosa, Sharpe will meet his old enemy Colonel Vandal once again.
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.
Critic reviews
"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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- Kevin emery
- 28-07-21
Superb details as usual
Although It occurred to me, that with musket fire at 4 rounds a minute and only vaguely accurate at 60 yards. Almost face to face and hardly no time to reload .
When you consider that a long bow archer is lethal and faster at 200 yards, warfare went both forwards and backwards 😑
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-08-16
Faugh a Ballagh
Clear the way, another excellent sharp classic very close to the actual battle. Fab RIRISH
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- Frankwalker
- 22-03-24
realistic tale of the times
taken back through time to the Napolionic time. To the battle fields of Spain and the horror of fighting with black powder and ball
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- Thomas
- 14-08-21
Great book
Another classic sharpe novel, the whole thing is a brilliant example of Cromwells' expertise
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-12-23
Another solid tale of Sharpe
Good historical background but did not have the depth of some of the other books
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- Mr. Alexander J. Day
- 18-01-15
Good but not the best of the series
Good book, definitely don't skip it, but the story is rather weak compared to the rest of the series unfortunately. same story of sharpe being cut off from the rest of the army, same story of a beautiful woman, same battles, but just haphazardly jammed together with very little characterisation. continues the general sharpe theme of ending without giving you any (sorely sought after) post - story roundup or conclusion- I often sorely wish that the story would continue for a few months after to see how everything developed or impacted the wider campaign.
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- 14-12-16
Yet again
Yet another great performance, and Mr Cornwell's writing is never anything less than amazing. Exciting, gripping, funny, and enjoyable.
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-11-23
As always doesn’t disappoint
As always doesn’t disappoint the story is such you could almost be there to witness the event and the ups and downs of the people there can’t wait for the next adventure.
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- Amazon Customer
- 24-12-23
Another cracker
The security of another Sharpe cracker. After a dozen in the series you can guess what’s coming but it doesn’t disappoint! Great.
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- SteveD
- 11-05-23
Excellent story, and superb narration
I’m gradually working my way through the series on audio having read the books. As much as I enjoyed the book the narrator adds further pleasure.
Superb.
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