Sharpe's Fortress: Richard Sharpe & the Siege of Gawilghur, December 1803 (Richard Sharpe's Adventure Series #3) Paperback - 2012
by Cornwell, Bernard
- Used
- Good
- Paperback
The explosive grand finale of Richard Sharpe's adventure in India finds the defenders of the fortress of Gawilghur standing between Sharpe and his reputation, his honor, and a sultan's stolen jewels.
Description
NZ$9.95
FREE Shipping to USA
Standard delivery: 4 to 8 days
More Shipping Options
Ships from ThriftBooks (Washington, United States)
Details
- Title Sharpe's Fortress: Richard Sharpe & the Siege of Gawilghur, December 1803 (Richard Sharpe's Adventure Series #3)
- Author Cornwell, Bernard
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Later Printing
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 320
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher HarperCollins, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date 2012
- Features Maps
- Bookseller's Inventory # G0061098639I3N00
- ISBN 9780061098635 / 0061098639
- Weight 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg)
- Dimensions 7.98 x 5.36 x 0.77 in (20.27 x 13.61 x 1.96 cm)
-
Themes
- Chronological Period: 1800-1850
- Cultural Region: Indian
- Library of Congress subjects History, Great Britain
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 00059703
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
About ThriftBooks Washington, United States
Biblio member since 2018
From the largest selection of used titles, we put quality, affordable books into the hands of readers
Summary
Promoted for his gallantry in the war against India's rebellious Mahratta confederacy, Richard Sharpe is uncomfortable with his newfound authority -- and embroiled in his own private campaign. The unmistakable scent of treason is leading him to Gawilghur, an impenetrable fortress in the sky and the last refuge of desperate enemies of all dark stripes. And as the army of Sir Arthur Wellesley, the future Duke of Wellington, prepares to lay siege to the stronghold high above the Deccan Plain, Sharpe will risk his honor, reputation, and fortune on a battle that will test him as never before.
First line
Richard Sharpe wanted to be a good officer.
From the rear cover
Be prepared for scenes of great action & heroic.
The sword hissed an inch behind the boy's neck."I said to leave him alone!"
Sharpe said. "Or do you want to fight me instead?"
"None of us," a calm voice said behind Sharpe, "wants to fight Ensign Sharpe."
Richard Sharpe.
Soldier, hero, rogue--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.