Sharpe's Assassin: Book summary and reviews of Sharpe's Assassin by Bernard Cornwell

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"Richard Sharpe is fierce and fearless in his 22nd adventure for king and country...spectacular combat scenes, with swords and volley guns and thumbs in the eyes. This is first-rate historical fiction that any fan of the genre will enjoy." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Last seen in 2007's Sharpe's Fury, the indestructible Richard Sharpe has one more battle to fight...The action builds to a high-stakes sword fight between Sharpe and a French officer that's resolved in an unexpected and satisfying way. Series fans will be pleased to see Sharpe retire from the army on a high note." - Publishers Weekly

"As usual, this is historical fiction on a grand scale, a period-piece thriller that will enrapture fans of the long-running series. Sharpe stays true to his down-and-dirty roots, and Cornwell steps back into Sharpe's world as though he never left it. A boisterous return of a favorite character." - Booklist

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Bernard Cornwell Author Biography

Bernard Cornwell was born in London in 1944 – a 'warbaby' – whose father was a Canadian airman and mother in Britain's Women's Auxiliary Air Force.

He was adopted by a family in Essex who belonged to a religious sect called the Peculiar People (and they were), but escaped to London University and, after a stint as a teacher, he joined BBC Television where he worked for the next 10 years.

He began as a researcher on the Nationwide programme and ended as Head of Current Affairs Television for the BBC in Northern Ireland. It was while working in Belfast that he met Judy, a visiting American, and fell in love. Judy was unable to move to Britain for family reasons so Bernard went to the States where he was refused a Green Card. He decided to earn a living by writing, a job ...

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