Sharpe's Command: Sharpe returns to the Peninsular War in this utterly gripping new historical fiction novel from the bestselling author

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At the beginning of the series, Richard Sharpe is a sergeant in the 95th Rifles serving in Portugal during the Peninsular War in 1809. Lieutenant Richard Sharpe is newly in command of the demoralized, distrustful men of the 95th Rifles. Either escape with the aid of the charming, unscrupulous American mercenary, Cornelius Killick, or die. If you enjoy the era and reading historical fiction, the Sharpe series is a great one to add to your reading list.

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But in writing interval books, there have obviously been subtle references or characters added, that aren’t in the previously published books. When he single-handedly saves the life of General Sir Arthur Wellesley from a group of French cavalrymen, Wellesley gives Sharpe a battlefield commission, appointing him a lieutenant. Julian Fellowes played Major Warren Dunnett in Sharpe's Rifles and also the Prince Regent in Sharpe's Regiment. When production started again a month later, Sean Bean was given the role because he was the only suitable replacement available at short notice. Cornwell has filled in gaps left from previous books with Sharpe participating in more battles all over.

Initially, Paul McGann was cast in the title role; however, two weeks into filming of the first episode in Ukraine, McGann injured his knee playing football and was forced to withdraw. Sharpe's Challenge and Sharpe's Peril were broadcast in the US in 2010 as part of PBS's Masterpiece Classic season. The Blu-ray and iTunes releases have been remastered in HD widescreen from the original filmstrips, with the former format available in a special collector's edition box set.

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Jason Salkey as Rifleman, later Sergeant, Harris (1993–1997)– killed in battle in Sharpe's Waterloo; not at Waterloo in the novel and presumably survives. Sharpe’s mission had seemed simple: Capture a small unguarded French coastal fort, ruin Napoleon’s supply lines, and retreat across the sea. After the cowardly incompetence of two officers besmirches their name, Captain Richard Sharpe must redeem the regiment. The producers wanted a "clever one" and took inspiration from a real soldier who was illiterate but had dictated his own recollections of the war, which were published.The television adaptation is partially to thank for the continuation and popularity of the book series. The first part was broadcast on ITV and UTV on 2 November 2008, with the second part shown a week later, although STV, the holders of the Northern and Central Scottish licensees of ITV, decided not to screen Sharpe's Peril. Since that first Sharpe book, Cornwell has written more than 60 books, 25 of which depict the life of Richard Sharpe.

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This book begins with the infamous retreat to Corunna during the Peninsular Campaign, but ends with a fictional battle. Peter-Hugo Daly portrayed first Sergeant Rodd in Sharpe's Gold and then Bickerstaff, another unruly sergeant who dislikes Sharpe. However, according to The Starbuck Chronicles, another series of Cornwell books, she outlives Sharpe. Tony Haygarth was "Marshal" Pot-au-Feu in Sharpe's Enemy and Sir Willoughby Parfitt in Sharpe's Justice. The enemy in this installment is Obadiah Hakeswill and the action in the book is entirely fictional.It is 1814, and the defeat of Napoleon seems imminent — if the well protected city of Toulouse can be conquered. For Richard Sharpe, the battle turns out to be one of the bloodiest of the Peninsular War, and he must draw on his last reserves of strength to lead his troops to victory. As previously mentioned, Cornwell even adapted his depiction of Sharpe to allow for Sean Bean’s portrayal to better fit within the canon. Using this historical fact, Cornwell wove together a story in which Sharpe must take care of the threat.