Description
Sharpe’s Escape by Bernard Cornwell is the tenth book in the acclaimed Sharpe series, following the adventures of Richard Sharpe, a Private in His Majesty’s Army who rises through the ranks during the Napoleonic Wars. In this instalment, Sharpe faces new personal and professional challenges as his command of the Light Company is threatened and he comes into conflict with Ferragus, a cunning Portuguese criminal. The novel follows Sharpe’s private struggle against Ferragus through the streets of Coimbra, Portugal, blending tense action with the strategic realities of warfare. Set against the backdrop of the Peninsular War, the story opens on the ridge of Bussaco, where British and Portuguese forces confront Marshal Masséna’s formidable troops, and concludes at Torres Vedras, marking a decisive turning point in the French campaign. Themes of loyalty, courage, and tactical ingenuity run throughout, highlighting both battlefield strategy and personal honour.
Intended for adult readers interested in military history, Napoleonic-era adventure, and richly detailed historical fiction, Sharpe’s Escape combines vivid historical setting, character-driven narrative, and gripping battle sequences, continuing Bernard Cornwell’s renowned series chronicling Sharpe’s rise from soldier to hero.
