Richard Sharpe. I cannot wait until I catch up to the Napoleon books and can actually tune in to see Sean Bean survive past the first episode. Also, I love that Bernard Cornwell decided to write these prequels because he loved Sean Bean's performance so much. It's the same way Cornwell loves Alexander Dreymon who plays my boyfriend Uhtred in the Last Kingdom series.If it means more books, then I'm all for the love of page to screen. This book happens right after Sharpe's Tiger. Sharpe is still in India, but now he's a sergeant. It's great to see that Sharpe hasn't witnessed any real fighting yet and is afraid of how he'll perform. But he is sought out by Colonel McCandless to try to track down a Lieutenant Dodd who has left the East India Company after being accused of murder and has taken up with some local militias to fight the British.
Of course there is some intrigue and blast it! Obediah Hakeswell has survived and is out to kill Sharpe. There is a damsel in distress as well. Sharpe manages to dodge it all and fight with distinction on the battle field saving the general's life and earning his ensign rank in the process. Of course the battle is immense and difficult but Cornwell does such a good job describing military maneuvers and tactics. I quite enjoy all of it.
On to Trafalgar for me and Sharpe.
4/5 Stars.
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