Remarkable historical detail, contained in an atmospheric and gripping novel

It moves quickly, and is compelling and believable.

I love Frederick Davidson's performances, though some may find his distinct upper class accent a tad off-putting. I'm a huge fan, but check out the clip before buying.

character development and story mixed with some history

Too much war at the beginning, but then the story becomes more about the characters within the context of the war. Some unpleasantly violent scenarios.

Fascinating historical fiction of the British Empire and the East India Company in India in the 1790’s.
Takes you there. Engages you. Entertains you. And educates you to life in the 18th Century . .. 😱
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5 stars is great (I rarely give this rating).
4 stars is good (given only to interesting and well-written books).
3 stars is OK (the usual listen I encounter on Audible).
2 stars is poor (and not worth the credit or the listen).
1 star is awful (and to be diss'ed and shunned and spread as thus through out the Audible Universe)!
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I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of the young Richard Sharpe, thought the oration fit perfectly.

this is the best series ever written. a must read all the way through to sharpes devil!

Overall this was a very good book. However the attention to detail of where guns were placed and the description of the walls, etc. became tedious. The action was outstanding and the characters superb. I do love Cornwall's writing. Overall it was good enough that I will be looking for the next book.

this series came recommended to me based on my Adoration of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. It is decidedly male counterpart to with her writing I unexpectedly found myself completely drawn in by the characters and the plot. I would like to have a word or two with that sergeant and may have been seen in my car yelling from time to time. one cannot help but love sharp for the way that he simply accepts his fate and rose into a man who feels himself a soldier Worth Fighting For. The honest grappling with his lot in life and his decision to stay or go within an army that is predictable but unjust was quite compelling. perhaps the thing I loved about him most was his relationship with Mrs Bickerstaff and the expression of his wanting her to have a good life. some of the more graphic scenes were a bit violent for my taste and I muted through a total of five or six sentences but could otherwise handle it all. I recommend this book. it was an enjoyable read, and I will be listening to the next in the series! the actor who read the book was truly a delight to listen to and is welcome in my vehicle any time.

I've finished 20 Cornwell books so far. Loved each and every one of them the Saxon Tales as well as the Excalibur series and now Richard Sharpe.

it was hard to listen to the narrator at first but eventually got used to it

the mono tone makes driving and listening to this very difficult hard to stay awake