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Sharpe’s Storm

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What to expect

The gripping new novel from internationally bestselling master of historical fiction Bernard Cornwell.

‘There is everything here that Sharpe fans will love. If this really is the last time Sharpe wields his heavy cavalry sword, he will be sorely missed’ The Times

If any man can do the impossible it’s Richard Sharpe …

The year is 1813. France is a battlefield, and winter shows no mercy. Amidst brutal conditions, Major Richard Sharpe finds himself saddled with an unexpected burden: Rear-Admiral Sir Joel Chase, dispatched by the Admiralty with sealed orders, unshakable confidence, and a frankly terrifying enthusiasm for combat.

Sharpe’s mission from Wellington is clear, yet anything but simple: keep Sir Joel alive.

Sir Joel could hold the key to defeating Napoleon once and for all. But to pull off his audacious plan, he needs someone who knows how to fight dirty, think fast, and survive the impossible.

He needs Sharpe …

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Real readers love the Sharpe series:

'Non-stop action from cover to cover' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Cornwell is a master … and heroic Sharpe doesn't disappoint' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Bernard is a great story teller and historian' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This is first class story-telling' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Engrossing, fast paced. And with a hero like no other' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Praise for Bernard Cornwell:

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‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive’ GEORGE R. R. MARTIN

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‘He’s called a master storyteller. Really he’s cleverer than that’ TELEGRAPH

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Nobody in the world does this better than Cornwell’ LEE CHILD

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This is a magnificent and gory work' DAILY MAIL

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'The historical blockbuster of the year' EVENING STANDARD

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‘A runaway success’ OBSERVER

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‘The characterisation, as ever, is excellent…And one can only admire the little touches that bring the period to life. He can also claim to be a true poet of both the horror and the glory of war’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

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