Sharpe's Fury

Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Barrosa, March 1811

In the spring of 1811, Captain Richard Sharpe finds himself caught up in the defense of Cadiz against the French army. The British forces are penned into a narrow strip of land while plotting a strategic counter-offensive. Alongside Spanish allies, Sharpe must navigate treacherous military politics and battlefield dangers during the Peninsular War. The novel culminates in the pivotal Battle of Barrosa, testing Sharpe's tactical skill and courage under fire.

by Bernard Cornwell

HarperCollins · First published 2006 · 337 pages