Richard Sharpe Series by Bernard Cornwell 10 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Sharpe's Tiger
Sharpe's Triumph
Sharpe's Fortress
Sharpe's Trafalgar
Sharpe's Prey
Sharpe's Rifles
Sharpe's Havoc
Sharpe's Eagle
Sharpe's Gold
Sharpe's Escape

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins

Overview
Bernard Cornwell's Richard Sharpe series stands among the most celebrated military adventures in modern historical fiction, and this ten-book paperback set gathers the earliest chapters of Sharpe's storied career. Beginning as a penniless private in India and ending on the blood-soaked slopes above Bussaco, these novels trace Sharpe's rise through cunning, courage, and stubborn grit. Cornwell blends meticulously researched battlefields with fast-paced storytelling, sharp wit, and a soldier's unflinching view of war. Whether new to Sharpe or revisiting his earliest exploits, readers get gripping, page-turning adventure across the Napoleonic Wars, from India's plains to Portugal and Spain.

About the Books
This ten-book collection follows Richard Sharpe's transformation from a friendless private in the British Army's ranks in India to a battle-hardened officer on the Iberian Peninsula. Cornwell arranges the set in story chronology, so readers follow Sharpe's journey exactly as it unfolds: the siege of Seringapatam and the court of the Tippoo Sultan, the desperate charge at Assaye, the storming of Gawilghur, a chance brush with Nelson's fleet at Trafalgar, and a covert mission to Copenhagen before the action shifts to the Peninsular War. From there, Sharpe fights through guerrilla warfare in Spain, the chaotic retreat through Portugal, the capture of a French Eagle at Talavera, a hunt for Spanish gold, and a harrowing escape after Bussaco. Across every novel, Cornwell balances intimate, character-driven moments with sweeping combat, giving readers both the grit of a common soldier's survival and the strategy of Napoleonic-era warfare. Loyalty, class tension, battlefield improvisation, and the moral costs of command run through every mission, whether Sharpe is navigating court intrigue or leading a ragged company through hostile territory. The result is a cohesive, addictive reading experience built on Cornwell's trademark blend of historical authenticity and thriller-paced plotting, rewarding both newcomers and longtime readers with a continuous tour of Sharpe's formative years and the era that shaped him.

Key Benefits

• Complete run of ten Richard Sharpe novels in one paperback set, arranged in story chronology
• Sweeping tour of the Napoleonic Wars, from India to the Peninsular War in Portugal and Spain
• Fast-paced military action paired with Cornwell's signature historical detail
• A satisfying, binge-worthy read for fans of war fiction and historical drama
• Great gift for history buffs and fans of The Last Kingdom
• Brand new paperback set, ideal for building a historical fiction collection

Book-by-Book Guide
Sharpe's Tiger — A penniless private in India, Sharpe joins a daring mission to rescue a captured British officer from the court of the Tippoo of Mysore.
Sharpe's Triumph — Amid the 1803 Mahratta War, Sharpe survives the desperate charge at Assaye and earns the notice of a young Arthur Wellesley.
Sharpe's Fortress — Newly commissioned, Sharpe faces the deadly siege of Gawilghur, where treachery and terrain test his fledgling leadership.
Sharpe's Trafalgar — Sailing home from India, Sharpe finds himself aboard a ship swept into Nelson's fleet on the eve of the Battle of Trafalgar.
Sharpe's Prey — Sent to Copenhagen on a delicate mission, Sharpe is drawn into espionage as Britain moves to seize the Danish fleet before Napoleon can.
Sharpe's Rifles — Now a lieutenant in Spain, Sharpe leads a scattered detachment of riflemen against French forces near Santiago de Compostela.
Sharpe's Havoc — Amid the chaotic retreat through Portugal, Sharpe protects civilians and outmaneuvers the French during Wellesley's Oporto campaign.
Sharpe's Eagle — Cornwell's first published Sharpe novel sees the newly promoted captain capture a French Eagle standard at the Battle of Talavera.
Sharpe's Gold — Sharpe is dispatched into Spanish territory to recover gold desperately needed to keep Wellington's guerrilla allies fighting.
Sharpe's Escape — After the bloody Battle of Bussaco, Sharpe leads a perilous retreat toward Lisbon while facing an enemy within his own ranks.

About the Author
Bernard Cornwell is a bestselling British author widely regarded as one of the finest living writers of historical military fiction. Born in London and raised in Essex, he worked in television before turning to novels, launching the Richard Sharpe series in 1981 with Sharpe's Eagle. Cornwell has since written dozens of novels spanning the Napoleonic Wars, the American Civil War, and Anglo-Saxon Britain, including The Saxon Stories, adapted for television as The Last Kingdom. Renowned for meticulous historical research paired with propulsive, character-driven storytelling, Cornwell has sold millions of books worldwide and remains a defining voice in the genre.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This ten-book set is a must for fans of gripping historical adventure, offering nonstop battlefield action, sharp wit, and a hero readers root for from page one. Perfect as a birthday gift, holiday present, or stocking stuffer for the military fiction lover in your life, it's equally at home starting a summer reading binge or filling out a well-loved bookshelf.

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