Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Barrosa, 1811
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Sharpe is back doing what he loves- getting revenge, lovin' the ladies, and killin' the French. This time he participates (eventually) in the Battle of Barrosa, an action wherein the Spanish sit out while the outnumbered British and Portuguese forces kick some in heroic fashion.
Before Sharpe can take his place in the line of battle, he must take care of some other business, on the side. Sharpe is your man if you need something shady done, off the record. Involve a lady of questionable morality and he's there.
An enjoyable read, filled, as always, with high adventure and desperate bloody conflict. Cannon, musket volley, then fix bayonet and finish the job. I am left wondering who would ever wish to march at the head of a French column approaching the red coat lines. Bad idea.
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