Sharpe's Eagle

Set during the Peninsular War in July 1809, this historical novel follows Richard Sharpe, a British rifleman serving in the Talavera campaign. Sharpe is placed with an inexperienced regiment and must contend with incompetent officers, battlefield dangers, and the demands of command. As the army prepares for confrontation with French forces, he seeks an opportunity to prove himself and secure the promotion that has long eluded him.

by Bernard Cornwell

Fontana · First published 1981 · 255 pages