| Sharpe's Eagle: Richard Sharpe and the Talavera Campaign, July 1809 Contributor(s): Cornwell, Bernard (Author), Davidson, Frederick (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1433264978 ISBN-13: 9781433264979 Publisher: Blackstone Publishing OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: March 2009 Annotation: As Captain Richard Sharpe prepares to lead his men against the armies of Napoleon, he also must face the envy and treachery of fellow officers who have bought rather than earned their captaincy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - General - Fiction | War & Military - Fiction | Action & Adventure |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.2" W x 5.8" (0.55 lbs) |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Here is one of those rare novels that completely transports the reader to an unforgettable time and place in history. At Talavera in July of 1809, Captain Richard Sharpe, bold, professional, and ruthless, prepares to lead his men against the armies of Napoleon in what will be the bloodiest battle of the war. Sharpe has earned his captaincy, but there are others, such as the foppish Lieutenant Gibbons and his uncle, Colonel Henry Simmerson, who have bought their commissions despite their incompetence. After their cowardly loss of the regiment's colors, their resentment toward the upstart Sharpe turns to treachery, and Sharpe must battle his way through sword fights and bloody warfare to redeem the honor of his regiment. His goal is to capture the most valued prize in the French Army--a golden Imperial Eagle, the standard touched by the hand of Napoleon himself. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cornwell, Bernard: - Bernard Cornwell, born in London, worked for the BBC and Thames Television before coming to the United States to write full time. His sweeping historical novels, including the acclaimed Richard Sharpe series, make him a number one bestselling author in the United Kingdom and around the world. He lives with his wife on Cape Cod. Davidson, Frederick: -Frederick Davidson (1932-2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile's Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings. |