The first book about Richard Sharpe, a low-life turned lieutenant in the 95th rifles of the british army. All odds against him: weather, enemies, jealous and incompetent superiors don’t hinder him to keep his word to a dying friend, to hold his ground in battle and win his honor back.
A tale of war, honor and cowardness, with a bit of romance and a good portion of british humour.
very well writen, with solid historical background and notes. reads like your there, and even if Sharpe isn’t without fault, you feel for the man and and cheer him on every step of his path.
