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The Sharpe Series

Sharpe’s Tiger : The Siege of Seringapatam, 1799

*SHARPE’S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now*

The prequel to the series, describing Sharpe’s experiences in India.

When a senior British officer is captured by the Tippoo of Mysore’s forces, Sharpe is offered a chance to attempt a rescue, which in turn offers an escape from the tyrannical Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill.

But in fleeing Hakeswill, Sharpe enters the exotic and dangerous world of the Tippoo. An adventure that will require all of his wits just to stay alive, let alone save the British army from catastrophe.

Soldier, hero, rogue – Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears.


Author:

  • Bernard Cornwell

Narrator:

  • Sean Bean

Series:

  • Volume 1 in The Sharpe Series

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 2 h 47 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Adventure
  • Historic adventure

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    Bernard Cornwell was born in London, raised in Essex and worked for the BBC for eleven years before meeting Judy, his American wife. Denied an American work permit he wrote a novel instead and has been writing ever since. He and Judy divide their time between Cape Cod and Charleston, South Carolina.

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