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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. Prey Richard Sharpe is sent to Copenhagen to deliver a bribe to stop the Danes handing over possession of their battle fleet to the French. It seems very easy. But nothing is easy in a Europe stirred by French ambitions. The Danes possess a battle fleet that could replace every ship the French lost at Trafalgar, and Napoleon's forces are gathering to take it. The British have to stop them, while the Danes insist on remaining neutral. Dragged into a war of spies and brutality, Sharpe finds that he is a sacrificial pawn. But pawns can sometimes change the game, and Sharpe makes his own rules. When he discovers a traitor in his midst, he becomes a hunter in a city besieged by British troops. Trafalgar Richard Sharpe, travelling home aboard , meets Admiral Nelson and his fleet, on what was a calm October day off Cape Trafalgar. Fortress Ensign Richard Sharpe, newly made an officer, wishes he had stayed a sergeant after he is put in terrible danger by Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill at the impregnable Gawilghurs ravine. To regain his confidence and his authority, Sharpe will fight as he has never fought before. Triumph Sergeant Richard Sharpe witnesses a murderous act of treachery and, with Sir Arthur Wellesley, faces the Mahratta Horde. The paths of treachery all lead to the small village of Assaye. Outnumbered and outgunned, Wellesley, with a diminished British army, plunges his men into the white heat of battle. A battle that will make his reputation, and perhaps Sharpes too. Tiger Richard Sharpe avoids the tyrannical Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill and endeavours to rescue a British officer from under the nose of the Tippoo of Mysore. 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. Sharpe's Rifles Lieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of riflemen join the assault of a strong French force holding the Holy City of Santiago de Compostela.Lieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of Riflemen are cut off from the rest of the army and surrounded. Sharpe's Havoc A small British army is stranded when the French invade northern Portugal and Lieutenant Richard Sharpe meets the future Duke of Wellington.Sharpe is stranded behind enemy lines, but he has Patrick Harper, his riflemen and he has the assistance of a young, idealistic Portuguese officer. Sharpe's Eagle The newly promoted Captain Richard Sharpe clashes with an incompetent colonel, leads his men in the battle of Talavera and earns himself a dangerous enemy.As Sharpe leads his men in to battle, he knows he must fight for the honour of the regiment and his future career. Sharpe's Gold...
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HARPERCOLLINS Bernard Cornwell Richard Sharpe Series Books 11 To 15 - Battle, Fury, Sword, Company, Enemy
Bernard Cornwell's Richard Sharpe's Series 11 to 15 (5 Books Set) 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. Fury Captain Sharpe has to protect a philandering diplomat and; deserted by his ally; faces the enemy. 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. Battle Richard Sharpe is fighting for his Irish battalion and his own honour through the blood-stained streets of the town. Quartered in a crumbling Portuguese fort; Richard Sharpe and his men are attacked by an elite French unit; led by an old enemy of Sharpes; and suffer heavy losses. The armys high command blame Sharpe for the disaster and his military career seems to be ruined. His only hope is to redeem himself on the battlefield. So with his honour at stake; against an overwhelming number of French troops; Sharpe leads his men to battle in the narrow streets of Fuentes de Oñoro. Company Captain Richard Sharpe has to lead the attack on the terrible fortress. It is a hard winter. For Richard Sharpe it is the worst he can remember. He has lost command to a man who could buy the promotion Sharpe covets. His oldest enemy; the ruthless and indestructible Hakeswill; joins the regiment and he is a man with a mission to ruin Sharpe. But Sharpe is determined to change his luck. The only way - a desperate choice - is to volunteer the Forlorn Hope; to lead the attack on the impregnable fortress town of Badajoz; a road to almost certain death or; just possibly; to heroic glory. Enemy Major Sharpe; in the bitter winter; must attempt a desperate rescue and face his most implacable enemy. Newly promoted; he is given the task of rescuing a group of well-born women; held hostage high in the mountains by a rabble of deserters. And one of the renegades is Sergeant Hakeswill; Sharpes bitter enemy. Sharpe has only the support of his own company and the new Rocket Troop - the last word in military incompetence - but he cannot afford to contemplate defeat. For to surrender or to fail would mean the end of the war for the Allied armies. Sword Richard Sharpe; who alone can recognise the top French spy; is under orders to capture him alive. Richard Sharpe is once again at war. But this time his enemy is just one man - the ruthless Colonel Leroux. Sharpes mission is to safeguard El Mirador; a spy whose network of agents is vital to British victory....
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Sharpe by Bernard Cornwell: Books 6-10 Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback HarperCollins PublishersThis collection of Richard Sharpe's adventures takes him from a Lieutenant in an 1809 Spanish winter, through to a Captain at the Battle of Bussaco, September 1810. It includes Bernard Cornwell's first-ever published novel, Sharpe's Eagle. If you want to catch up with the Sharpe books, Books 1-5 follow his earliest adventures. Books 11-13, 15-16 contains some of the most iconic novels in the series, and Books 17-18, 20-22 take Sharpe to the Battle of Waterloo. Titles In This Set: 1. Sharpe's Rifles 2. Sharpe's Havoc 3. Sharpe's Eagle 4. Sharpe's Gold 5. Sharpe's Escape Description: Sharpe's Rifles Spain, January 1809: Lieutenant Richard Sharpe is cut off from the main army and distrusted by his men. Yet, as a bitter winter sweeps across Spain, he must lead his battalion on a treacherous trek through enemy-infested mountains. It seems their only hope of escape is to accept the help of an unlikely Spanish ally- but it comes at a price. In possession of a mysterious chest that he claims will shift the tides of war, the Spaniard is determined to storm the holy city of Santiago de Compostela. But with an overwhelming force and a formidable leader from the Imperial Guard, the French have their own violent agenda. And caught in the crossfire, with no choice but to lead his men towards an unknown battle, is Sharpe... Sharpe's Havoc Portugal, Spring 1809: Lieutenant Richard Sharpe is under orders to hunt down the missing daughter of an English wine merchant. But when he finds himself stranded behind enemy lines, he is forced to confront a threat much closer to home, double-crossed by an Englishman's treacherous schemes. The tide of war begins to change when a new British commander - the future Wellington - lands on Portuguese soil to launch a counterattack. And by the commander's side, determined to avenge his enemies, is Sharpe ... Sharpe's Eagle Spain, July 1809: Lieutenant Richard Sharpe faces not only great danger on the battlefield but also, even more dangerous, treachery within his own ranks. But as the enemy approaches, he must pick up his rifle and prepare to lead his men against the French at one of the biggest, bloodiest fights of the war – the Battle of Talavera. Out of the mist comes the roaring, undefeated army sent by Emperor Napoleon. Over their heads soar the Eagles, the standards touched by the hand of the Emperor himself. And boldly waiting for them is Sharpe . . . Sharpe's Gold Spain, August 1810: The English army faces ruin in Spain – and the Duke of Wellington is desperate for money to fund the war. Only a cache of hidden Spanish gold can save them. And only Captain Richard Sharpe has the cunning to capture it. In the treacherous terrain of the Portuguese hills, with rain sweeping the peninsula, a powerful guerrilla leader holds possession of the gold. And risking everything for the ultimate prize – for his honour, for his army’s fate – is Sharpe . . . Sharpe's Escape 'I am asking you to go,' Ferragus said, moving closer to Sharpe....13,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Sharpe by Bernard Cornwell 3 Books Collection Set (Books 14, 23, 24) - Fiction - Paperback/Hardback HarperCollins PublishersThis collection of Sharpe books features Sharpe's Devil, the final volume of the series, published in 1992. Alongside this are Sharpe's Assassin and Sharpe's Command, two novels written in the 2020s by Bernard Cornwell that slot into the series as the new number 23 and 14, respectively. Titles in This Set: Sharpe's Command (Hardback) Sharpe’s Assassin Sharpe's Devil Description: Sharpe's Command (Hardback) If any man can do the impossible it's Richard Sharpe . . . And the impossible is exactly what the formidable Major Sharpe is asked to do when he's dispatched on an undercover mission behind enemy lines, deep in the Spanish countryside. For a remote village is about to become the centre of a battle for the future of Europe. Sitting high above the Almaraz bridge, it is the last link between two French armies, one in the north and one in the south; if they meet, the British are doomed. Only Sharpe's small group of men – with their cunning and courage to rely on – stand in their way. But they're rapidly outnumbered, enemies are hiding in plain sight, and time is running out . . . Sharpe's Devil Richard Sharpe, asked to help an old friend, meets, at last, the greatest enemy. Five years after the Battle of Waterloo, Sharpe’s peaceful retirement in Normandy is shattered. An old friend, Don Blas Vivar, is missing in Chile, reported dead at rebel hands – a report his wife refuses to believe. She appeals to Sharpe to find out the truth. Sharpe, along with Patrick Harper, find themselves bound for Chile via St. Helena, where they have a fateful meeting with the fallen Emperor Napoleon. Convinced that they are on their way to collect a corpse, neither man can imagine that dangers that await them in Chile… 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. Sharpe’s Assassin If any man can do the impossible it's Richard Sharpe . . . Paris, 1815 Richard Sharpe is a man with a reputation. Born in the gutter, raised a foundling, he’s the army’s loose cannon – but also its most formidable weapon. With violence brewing in the aftermath of Waterloo, and a secretive group of revolutionaries hell-bent on avenging Napoleon’s defeat, Sharpe is called to the front line: the maze of Paris streets where lines blur between friend and foe. And in search of a spy, he must defeat a lethal assassin determined to destroy his target, or die trying . . .24,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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HARPERCOLLINS Sharpe Series Books 1 - 5 Collection Set by Bernard Cornwell (Tiger 1799, Triumph 1803, Fortress 1803, Trafalgar 1805 & Prey 1807)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. Prey Richard Sharpe is sent to Copenhagen to deliver a bribe to stop the Danes handing over possession of their battle fleet to the French. It seems very easy. But nothing is easy in a Europe stirred by French ambitions. The Danes possess a battle fleet that could replace every ship the French lost at Trafalgar, and Napoleon's forces are gathering to take it. The British have to stop them, while the Danes insist on remaining neutral. Dragged into a war of spies and brutality, Sharpe finds that he is a sacrificial pawn. But pawns can sometimes change the game, and Sharpe makes his own rules. When he discovers a traitor in his midst, he becomes a hunter in a city besieged by British troops. Trafalgar Richard Sharpe, travelling home aboard , meets Admiral Nelson and his fleet, on what was a calm October day off Cape Trafalgar. Fortress Ensign Richard Sharpe, newly made an officer, wishes he had stayed a sergeant after he is put in terrible danger by Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill at the impregnable Gawilghurs ravine. To regain his confidence and his authority, Sharpe will fight as he has never fought before. Triumph Sergeant Richard Sharpe witnesses a murderous act of treachery and, with Sir Arthur Wellesley, faces the Mahratta Horde. The paths of treachery all lead to the small village of Assaye. Outnumbered and outgunned, Wellesley, with a diminished British army, plunges his men into the white heat of battle. A battle that will make his reputation, and perhaps Sharpes too. Tiger Richard Sharpe avoids the tyrannical Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill and endeavours to rescue a British officer from under the nose of the Tippoo of Mysore. 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.20,79 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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HARPERCOLLINS Sharpe Series Books 6 - 10 Collection Box Set by Bernard Cornwell (Sharpe's Rifles 1809, Havoc 1809, Eagle 1809, Gold 1809 & Escape 1810)Sharpe's RiflesLieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of riflemen join the assault of a strong French force holding the Holy City of Santiago de Compostela.Lieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of Riflemen are cut off from the rest of the army and surrounded.Sharpe's HavocA small British army is stranded when the French invade northern Portugal and Lieutenant Richard Sharpe meets the future Duke of Wellington.Sharpe is stranded behind enemy lines, but he has Patrick Harper, his riflemen and he has the assistance of a young, idealistic Portuguese officer.Sharpe's EagleThe newly promoted Captain Richard Sharpe clashes with an incompetent colonel, leads his men in the battle of Talavera and earns himself a dangerous enemy.As Sharpe leads his men in to battle, he knows he must fight for the honour of the regiment and his future career.Sharpe's GoldCaptain Sharpe’s task is to recover from a feared guerilla leader the gold Wellington so desperately needs.The enemy he faces strikes terror into the hearts of all around –a renegade guerilla band whose leader has a particular loathing for Sharpe who has stolen his woman.Sharpe's EscapeRichard Sharpe, with enemies on every side, survives Marshall Massena’s attack and ends at the lines of Torres Vedras.Sharpe’s job as Captain of the Light Company is under threat and he has made a new enemy, a Portuguese criminal known as Ferragus. tags;bernard cornwells13,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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HARPERCOLLINS Becky Chambers 7 Books Collection Set (Wayfarers Series, Monk and Robot Series)
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet When Rosemary Harper joins the crew of the Wayfarer, she isn't expecting much. The ship, which has seen better days, offers her everything she could possibly want: a small, quiet spot to call home for a while, adventure in far-off corners of the galaxy, and distance from her troubled past. But Rosemary gets more than she bargained for with the Wayfarer. A Closed and Common Orbit Lovelace was once merely a ship's artificial intelligence. When she wakes up in an new body, following a total system shut-down and reboot, she has to start over in a synthetic body, in a world where her kind are illegal. She's never felt so alone. But she's not alone, not really. Record of a Spaceborn Few Centuries after the last humans left Earth, the Exodus Fleet is a living relic, a place many are from but few outsiders have seen. Humanity has finally been accepted into the galactic community, but while this has opened doors for many, those who have not yet left for alien cities fear that their carefully cultivated way of life is under threat. The Galaxy, and the Ground Within Three strangers are thrown together unexpectedly, with seemingly nothing to do but wait. Pei is a cargo runner at a personal crossroads, torn between her duty to her people, and her duty to herself. Roveg is an exiled artist, with a deeply urgent, and longed for, family appointment to keep. Speaker has never been far from her twin but now must endure the unendurable: separation. To Be Taught, If Fortunate At the turn of the twenty-second century, scientists make a breakthrough in human spaceflight. Through a revolutionary method known as somaforming, astronauts can survive in hostile environments off Earth using synthetic biological supplementations. Psalm for the Wild Built [HB] It's been centuries since the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools; centuries since they wandered, en masse, into the wilderness, never to be seen again; centuries since they faded into myth and urban legend. One day, the life of a tea monk is upended by the arrival of a robot, there to honor the old promise of checking in. The robot cannot go back until the question of "what do people need?" is answered. A Prayer for the Crown-Shy [HB] After touring the rural areas of Panga, Sibling Dex (a Tea Monk of some renown) and Mosscap (a robot sent on a quest to determine what humanity really needs) turn their attention to the villages and cities of the little moon they call home. They hope to find the answers they seek, while making new friends, learning new concepts, and experiencing the entropic nature of the universe. Becky Chambers's new series continues to ask: in a world where people have what they want, does having more even matter?
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HARPERCOLLINS Bernard Cornwell Richard Sharpe Series 1-10 (10 Books Set)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. Prey Richard Sharpe is sent to Copenhagen to deliver a bribe to stop the Danes handing over possession of their battle fleet to the French. It seems very easy. But nothing is easy in a Europe stirred by French ambitions. The Danes possess a battle fleet that could replace every ship the French lost at Trafalgar, and Napoleon's forces are gathering to take it. The British have to stop them, while the Danes insist on remaining neutral. Dragged into a war of spies and brutality, Sharpe finds that he is a sacrificial pawn. But pawns can sometimes change the game, and Sharpe makes his own rules. When he discovers a traitor in his midst, he becomes a hunter in a city besieged by British troops. Trafalgar Richard Sharpe, travelling home aboard , meets Admiral Nelson and his fleet, on what was a calm October day off Cape Trafalgar. Fortress Ensign Richard Sharpe, newly made an officer, wishes he had stayed a sergeant after he is put in terrible danger by Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill at the impregnable Gawilghurs ravine. To regain his confidence and his authority, Sharpe will fight as he has never fought before. Triumph Sergeant Richard Sharpe witnesses a murderous act of treachery and, with Sir Arthur Wellesley, faces the Mahratta Horde. The paths of treachery all lead to the small village of Assaye. Outnumbered and outgunned, Wellesley, with a diminished British army, plunges his men into the white heat of battle. A battle that will make his reputation, and perhaps Sharpes too. Tiger Richard Sharpe avoids the tyrannical Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill and endeavours to rescue a British officer from under the nose of the Tippoo of Mysore. 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. Sharpe's Rifles Lieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of riflemen join the assault of a strong French force holding the Holy City of Santiago de Compostela.Lieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of Riflemen are cut off from the rest of the army and surrounded. Sharpe's Havoc A small British army is stranded when the French invade northern Portugal and Lieutenant Richard Sharpe meets the future Duke of Wellington.Sharpe is stranded behind enemy lines, but he has Patrick Harper, his riflemen and he has the assistance of a young, idealistic Portuguese officer. Sharpe's Eagle The newly promoted Captain Richard Sharpe clashes with an incompetent colonel, leads his men in the battle of Talavera and earns himself a dangerous enemy.As Sharpe leads his men in to battle, he knows he must fight for the honour of the regiment and his future career. Sharpe's Gold...29,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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HARPERCOLLINS Bernard Cornwell Richard Sharpe Series Books 11 To 15 - Battle, Fury, Sword, Company, EnemyBernard Cornwell's Richard Sharpe's Series 11 to 15 (5 Books Set) 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. Fury Captain Sharpe has to protect a philandering diplomat and; deserted by his ally; faces the enemy. 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. Battle Richard Sharpe is fighting for his Irish battalion and his own honour through the blood-stained streets of the town. Quartered in a crumbling Portuguese fort; Richard Sharpe and his men are attacked by an elite French unit; led by an old enemy of Sharpes; and suffer heavy losses. The armys high command blame Sharpe for the disaster and his military career seems to be ruined. His only hope is to redeem himself on the battlefield. So with his honour at stake; against an overwhelming number of French troops; Sharpe leads his men to battle in the narrow streets of Fuentes de Oñoro. Company Captain Richard Sharpe has to lead the attack on the terrible fortress. It is a hard winter. For Richard Sharpe it is the worst he can remember. He has lost command to a man who could buy the promotion Sharpe covets. His oldest enemy; the ruthless and indestructible Hakeswill; joins the regiment and he is a man with a mission to ruin Sharpe. But Sharpe is determined to change his luck. The only way - a desperate choice - is to volunteer the Forlorn Hope; to lead the attack on the impregnable fortress town of Badajoz; a road to almost certain death or; just possibly; to heroic glory. Enemy Major Sharpe; in the bitter winter; must attempt a desperate rescue and face his most implacable enemy. Newly promoted; he is given the task of rescuing a group of well-born women; held hostage high in the mountains by a rabble of deserters. And one of the renegades is Sergeant Hakeswill; Sharpes bitter enemy. Sharpe has only the support of his own company and the new Rocket Troop - the last word in military incompetence - but he cannot afford to contemplate defeat. For to surrender or to fail would mean the end of the war for the Allied armies. Sword Richard Sharpe; who alone can recognise the top French spy; is under orders to capture him alive. Richard Sharpe is once again at war. But this time his enemy is just one man - the ruthless Colonel Leroux. Sharpes mission is to safeguard El Mirador; a spy whose network of agents is vital to British victory....18,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Sharpe by Bernard Cornwell: Books 6-10 Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback HarperCollins PublishersThis collection of Richard Sharpe's adventures takes him from a Lieutenant in an 1809 Spanish winter, through to a Captain at the Battle of Bussaco, September 1810. It includes Bernard Cornwell's first-ever published novel, Sharpe's Eagle. If you want to catch up with the Sharpe books, Books 1-5 follow his earliest adventures. Books 11-13, 15-16 contains some of the most iconic novels in the series, and Books 17-18, 20-22 take Sharpe to the Battle of Waterloo. Titles In This Set: 1. Sharpe's Rifles 2. Sharpe's Havoc 3. Sharpe's Eagle 4. Sharpe's Gold 5. Sharpe's Escape Description: Sharpe's Rifles Spain, January 1809: Lieutenant Richard Sharpe is cut off from the main army and distrusted by his men. Yet, as a bitter winter sweeps across Spain, he must lead his battalion on a treacherous trek through enemy-infested mountains. It seems their only hope of escape is to accept the help of an unlikely Spanish ally- but it comes at a price. In possession of a mysterious chest that he claims will shift the tides of war, the Spaniard is determined to storm the holy city of Santiago de Compostela. But with an overwhelming force and a formidable leader from the Imperial Guard, the French have their own violent agenda. And caught in the crossfire, with no choice but to lead his men towards an unknown battle, is Sharpe... Sharpe's Havoc Portugal, Spring 1809: Lieutenant Richard Sharpe is under orders to hunt down the missing daughter of an English wine merchant. But when he finds himself stranded behind enemy lines, he is forced to confront a threat much closer to home, double-crossed by an Englishman's treacherous schemes. The tide of war begins to change when a new British commander - the future Wellington - lands on Portuguese soil to launch a counterattack. And by the commander's side, determined to avenge his enemies, is Sharpe ... Sharpe's Eagle Spain, July 1809: Lieutenant Richard Sharpe faces not only great danger on the battlefield but also, even more dangerous, treachery within his own ranks. But as the enemy approaches, he must pick up his rifle and prepare to lead his men against the French at one of the biggest, bloodiest fights of the war – the Battle of Talavera. Out of the mist comes the roaring, undefeated army sent by Emperor Napoleon. Over their heads soar the Eagles, the standards touched by the hand of the Emperor himself. And boldly waiting for them is Sharpe . . . Sharpe's Gold Spain, August 1810: The English army faces ruin in Spain – and the Duke of Wellington is desperate for money to fund the war. Only a cache of hidden Spanish gold can save them. And only Captain Richard Sharpe has the cunning to capture it. In the treacherous terrain of the Portuguese hills, with rain sweeping the peninsula, a powerful guerrilla leader holds possession of the gold. And risking everything for the ultimate prize – for his honour, for his army’s fate – is Sharpe . . . Sharpe's Escape 'I am asking you to go,' Ferragus said, moving closer to Sharpe....13,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Sharpe by Bernard Cornwell 3 Books Collection Set (Books 14, 23, 24) - Fiction - Paperback/Hardback HarperCollins PublishersThis collection of Sharpe books features Sharpe's Devil, the final volume of the series, published in 1992. Alongside this are Sharpe's Assassin and Sharpe's Command, two novels written in the 2020s by Bernard Cornwell that slot into the series as the new number 23 and 14, respectively. Titles in This Set: Sharpe's Command (Hardback) Sharpe’s Assassin Sharpe's Devil Description: Sharpe's Command (Hardback) If any man can do the impossible it's Richard Sharpe . . . And the impossible is exactly what the formidable Major Sharpe is asked to do when he's dispatched on an undercover mission behind enemy lines, deep in the Spanish countryside. For a remote village is about to become the centre of a battle for the future of Europe. Sitting high above the Almaraz bridge, it is the last link between two French armies, one in the north and one in the south; if they meet, the British are doomed. Only Sharpe's small group of men – with their cunning and courage to rely on – stand in their way. But they're rapidly outnumbered, enemies are hiding in plain sight, and time is running out . . . Sharpe's Devil Richard Sharpe, asked to help an old friend, meets, at last, the greatest enemy. Five years after the Battle of Waterloo, Sharpe’s peaceful retirement in Normandy is shattered. An old friend, Don Blas Vivar, is missing in Chile, reported dead at rebel hands – a report his wife refuses to believe. She appeals to Sharpe to find out the truth. Sharpe, along with Patrick Harper, find themselves bound for Chile via St. Helena, where they have a fateful meeting with the fallen Emperor Napoleon. Convinced that they are on their way to collect a corpse, neither man can imagine that dangers that await them in Chile… 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. Sharpe’s Assassin If any man can do the impossible it's Richard Sharpe . . . Paris, 1815 Richard Sharpe is a man with a reputation. Born in the gutter, raised a foundling, he’s the army’s loose cannon – but also its most formidable weapon. With violence brewing in the aftermath of Waterloo, and a secretive group of revolutionaries hell-bent on avenging Napoleon’s defeat, Sharpe is called to the front line: the maze of Paris streets where lines blur between friend and foe. And in search of a spy, he must defeat a lethal assassin determined to destroy his target, or die trying . . .24,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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What is a good Sharpe Ratio?
A good Sharpe Ratio is typically considered to be above 1.0, as this indicates that the investment's return is greater than the risk-free rate per unit of risk taken. However, the interpretation of a good Sharpe Ratio can vary depending on the investor's risk tolerance and investment goals. It is important to compare the Sharpe Ratio of a particular investment to its benchmark or similar investments to determine its relative performance. **
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What are movies, series, and books?
Movies, series, and books are forms of entertainment that tell stories through visual or written mediums. Movies are typically a visual representation of a story, often with actors portraying characters and scenes. Series are a collection of episodes that follow a continuous storyline. Books are written works that use words to convey a narrative, allowing readers to imagine the story in their minds. Each of these forms of media provides a unique way to engage with storytelling and can evoke a range of emotions and experiences for the audience. **
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What do you call a series of books with 4 books?
A series of books with 4 books is commonly referred to as a tetralogy. This term is derived from the Greek word "tetra," meaning four, and "logos," meaning discourse or study. Tetralogies are often used to describe a set of four interconnected books that form a cohesive narrative or explore a common theme across the series. **
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Should one read books or watch series?
Both reading books and watching series have their own benefits. Reading books can improve vocabulary, enhance imagination, and provide a deeper understanding of the story. On the other hand, watching series can be a more visual and immersive experience, allowing viewers to see the story unfold on screen. Ultimately, the choice between reading books and watching series depends on personal preference and the individual's preferred way of consuming content. **
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HARPERCOLLINS Sharpe Series Books 1 - 5 Collection Set by Bernard Cornwell (Tiger 1799, Triumph 1803, Fortress 1803, Trafalgar 1805 & Prey 1807)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. Prey Richard Sharpe is sent to Copenhagen to deliver a bribe to stop the Danes handing over possession of their battle fleet to the French. It seems very easy. But nothing is easy in a Europe stirred by French ambitions. The Danes possess a battle fleet that could replace every ship the French lost at Trafalgar, and Napoleon's forces are gathering to take it. The British have to stop them, while the Danes insist on remaining neutral. Dragged into a war of spies and brutality, Sharpe finds that he is a sacrificial pawn. But pawns can sometimes change the game, and Sharpe makes his own rules. When he discovers a traitor in his midst, he becomes a hunter in a city besieged by British troops. Trafalgar Richard Sharpe, travelling home aboard , meets Admiral Nelson and his fleet, on what was a calm October day off Cape Trafalgar. Fortress Ensign Richard Sharpe, newly made an officer, wishes he had stayed a sergeant after he is put in terrible danger by Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill at the impregnable Gawilghurs ravine. To regain his confidence and his authority, Sharpe will fight as he has never fought before. Triumph Sergeant Richard Sharpe witnesses a murderous act of treachery and, with Sir Arthur Wellesley, faces the Mahratta Horde. The paths of treachery all lead to the small village of Assaye. Outnumbered and outgunned, Wellesley, with a diminished British army, plunges his men into the white heat of battle. A battle that will make his reputation, and perhaps Sharpes too. Tiger Richard Sharpe avoids the tyrannical Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill and endeavours to rescue a British officer from under the nose of the Tippoo of Mysore. 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.20,79 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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HARPERCOLLINS Sharpe Series Books 6 - 10 Collection Box Set by Bernard Cornwell (Sharpe's Rifles 1809, Havoc 1809, Eagle 1809, Gold 1809 & Escape 1810)Sharpe's RiflesLieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of riflemen join the assault of a strong French force holding the Holy City of Santiago de Compostela.Lieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of Riflemen are cut off from the rest of the army and surrounded.Sharpe's HavocA small British army is stranded when the French invade northern Portugal and Lieutenant Richard Sharpe meets the future Duke of Wellington.Sharpe is stranded behind enemy lines, but he has Patrick Harper, his riflemen and he has the assistance of a young, idealistic Portuguese officer.Sharpe's EagleThe newly promoted Captain Richard Sharpe clashes with an incompetent colonel, leads his men in the battle of Talavera and earns himself a dangerous enemy.As Sharpe leads his men in to battle, he knows he must fight for the honour of the regiment and his future career.Sharpe's GoldCaptain Sharpe’s task is to recover from a feared guerilla leader the gold Wellington so desperately needs.The enemy he faces strikes terror into the hearts of all around –a renegade guerilla band whose leader has a particular loathing for Sharpe who has stolen his woman.Sharpe's EscapeRichard Sharpe, with enemies on every side, survives Marshall Massena’s attack and ends at the lines of Torres Vedras.Sharpe’s job as Captain of the Light Company is under threat and he has made a new enemy, a Portuguese criminal known as Ferragus. tags;bernard cornwells13,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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HARPERCOLLINS Conn Iggulden Emperor Series Collection 5 Books SetConn Iggulden Emperor Series Collection 5 Books Set Description: Conn Iggulden Emperor Series Collection 5 Books Set, Emperor is an internationally acclaimed historical five-novel series about the life of Roman statesman and general Gaius Julius Caesar. Titles in the Set The Field of Swords The Death of Kings The Gates of Rome The Gods of War The Blood of Gods tags;conn iggulden13,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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HARPERCOLLINS Becky Chambers 7 Books Collection Set (Wayfarers Series, Monk and Robot Series)The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet When Rosemary Harper joins the crew of the Wayfarer, she isn't expecting much. The ship, which has seen better days, offers her everything she could possibly want: a small, quiet spot to call home for a while, adventure in far-off corners of the galaxy, and distance from her troubled past. But Rosemary gets more than she bargained for with the Wayfarer. A Closed and Common Orbit Lovelace was once merely a ship's artificial intelligence. When she wakes up in an new body, following a total system shut-down and reboot, she has to start over in a synthetic body, in a world where her kind are illegal. She's never felt so alone. But she's not alone, not really. Record of a Spaceborn Few Centuries after the last humans left Earth, the Exodus Fleet is a living relic, a place many are from but few outsiders have seen. Humanity has finally been accepted into the galactic community, but while this has opened doors for many, those who have not yet left for alien cities fear that their carefully cultivated way of life is under threat. The Galaxy, and the Ground Within Three strangers are thrown together unexpectedly, with seemingly nothing to do but wait. Pei is a cargo runner at a personal crossroads, torn between her duty to her people, and her duty to herself. Roveg is an exiled artist, with a deeply urgent, and longed for, family appointment to keep. Speaker has never been far from her twin but now must endure the unendurable: separation. To Be Taught, If Fortunate At the turn of the twenty-second century, scientists make a breakthrough in human spaceflight. Through a revolutionary method known as somaforming, astronauts can survive in hostile environments off Earth using synthetic biological supplementations. Psalm for the Wild Built [HB] It's been centuries since the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools; centuries since they wandered, en masse, into the wilderness, never to be seen again; centuries since they faded into myth and urban legend. One day, the life of a tea monk is upended by the arrival of a robot, there to honor the old promise of checking in. The robot cannot go back until the question of "what do people need?" is answered. A Prayer for the Crown-Shy [HB] After touring the rural areas of Panga, Sibling Dex (a Tea Monk of some renown) and Mosscap (a robot sent on a quest to determine what humanity really needs) turn their attention to the villages and cities of the little moon they call home. They hope to find the answers they seek, while making new friends, learning new concepts, and experiencing the entropic nature of the universe. Becky Chambers's new series continues to ask: in a world where people have what they want, does having more even matter?38,99 £*Shipping: 0,00 £Secure redirect to the provider
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What do you prefer: books or series?
I prefer books because they allow me to use my imagination to create the world and characters in my mind. I enjoy the process of reading and interpreting the story at my own pace. Additionally, books often provide more detail and depth to the plot and characters than a series can. Overall, I find that books offer a more immersive and personal experience for me. **
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Books or TV series: Game of Thrones?
It ultimately depends on personal preference, but both the books and TV series of Game of Thrones have their own merits. The books offer a more in-depth look at the characters and the world of Westeros, while the TV series brings the story to life with stunning visuals and performances. Some fans may prefer the immersive experience of reading the books, while others may enjoy the spectacle and excitement of the TV series. Ultimately, both versions offer a rich and engaging story for fans to enjoy. **
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Books or TV series of Game of Thrones?
It ultimately depends on personal preference. Books provide more detailed descriptions and character development, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the world of Westeros. On the other hand, the TV series brings the story to life with stunning visuals and performances by the actors. Both mediums have their own unique strengths, so fans of Game of Thrones may enjoy experiencing the story through both the books and the TV series. **
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Will more books from this series be released?
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