Sharpe Series Books 6 - 10 Collection Box Set by Bernard Cornwell (Sharpe's Rif

HarperCollins

Titles in This Set. Sharpe's Rifles. Sharpe's Havoc. Sharpe's Eagle. Sharpe's Gold. Sharpe's Escape. Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780007991952. Publisher: HarperCollins (Harper). Age Range: Adult. Overview. This five-book paperback collection gathers instalments six to ten of Bernard Cornwell's celebrated Sharpe series, following Richard Sharpe's exploits across the Peninsular War. From a desperate stand with his Riflemen to a daring hunt for stolen Spanish gold, each novel delivers fast-paced battlefield drama, cunning tactics and vivid period detail. Perfect for readers who love Napoleonic-era military fiction, this set is an ideal gift or a satisfying addition to any historical fiction collection, letting fans binge five consecutive Sharpe adventures in one go.. About the Books. Sharpe's Rifles opens with Sharpe and his Riflemen cut off behind enemy lines, forced to strike a risky bargain with Spanish partisans that leads to a bold assault on the Holy City of Santiago de Compostela. In Sharpe's Havoc, with northern Portugal overrun by the French, Sharpe is stranded deep in hostile territory, where he crosses paths with the future Duke of Wellington and forges unlikely alliances to survive. Sharpe's Eagle sees him confronting treachery within his own ranks while the French bear down at the pivotal Battle of Talavera, testing his leadership under fire. Sharpe's Gold follows a high-stakes race to recover a hidden cache of Spanish treasure needed to keep Wellington's campaign funded, pitting Sharpe's cunning against desperate odds. Finally, Sharpe's Escape strips away the safety of the regiment as Sharpe fights a personal, street-level vendetta amid the chaos of a burning Coimbra. Together these five novels trace Sharpe's rise from a resourceful junior officer to a hardened, battle-tested leader, blending meticulously researched history with the grit, humour and camaraderie that have made Cornwell one of the most trusted names in military historical fiction.. Five full-length Sharpe novels in one paperback set. Continues the Peninsular War storyline from book six through ten. Ideal for fans of Napoleonic history and military adventure fiction. Great gift for readers of Bernard Cornwell, war fiction and classic adventure novels. Compact paperback format, easy to shelve, travel with or pass on to fellow readers. About the Author. Bernard Cornwell is a bestselling English author of historical fiction, best known for his long-running Richard Sharpe novels set during the Napoleonic Wars, several of which were adapted into a popular television series starring Sean Bean. He has also written The Saxon Stories, the basis for the TV series The Last Kingdom, along with numerous other historical novels and a non-fiction account of the Battle of Waterloo. Renowned for his meticulous research and gripping storytelling, Cornwell has become one of the genre's most widely read and respected authors.. Why You'll Love This Set. Five gripping Sharpe adventures in one paperback collection make this a brilliant way to devour a major chunk of the series back to back — perfect for history buffs, gift-givers and anyone hooked on Cornwell's action-packed storytelling.. Please Note: Books are dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover exactly as shown in the listing images.