Description: The explosive grand finale of Richard Sharpe's adventure in India finds the defenders of the fortress of Gawilghur standing between Sharpe and his reputation, his honor, and a sultan's stolen jewels.
Brief description:
Bernard Cornwell is the author of over fifty novels, including the acclaimed New York Times bestselling Saxon Tales, which serve as the basis for the hit Netflix series The Last Kingdom. He lives with his wife on Cape Cod and in Charleston, South Carolina.
Review Quotes:
"Fast-paced [and] electrifying . . . Another rousing installment in the Richard Sharpe saga." - Booklist
"Cornwell's blending of the fictional Sharpe with historical figures and actual battles gives the narrative a stunning sense of realism . . . If only all history lessons could be as vibrant." - San Francisco Chronicle
"It is the action sequences that make the deepest impression: men huddled on hillsides, anxiously surveying the enemy guns . . . and steeling themselves for . . . counter-attack. They are beautifully observed and, in their evocation of quiet heroism, pulse with rare humanity." - Sunday Telegraph