From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the
eleventh installment in the world-renowned ** Sharpe series,
chronicling the rise of Richard Sharpe, a Private in His Majesty's Army
at the siege of Seringapatam.
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.