Copyright

      This novel is a work of fiction.The incidents and some of the characters portrayed in it, while based on real historical events and figures, are the work of the author’s imagination.

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      First published in Great Britain by Collins 1981

      Previously published in paperback by Fontana 1981

      Reprinted twelve times

      Copyright © Rifleman Productions Ltd 1981

      Map © John Gilkes 2011

      Bernard Cornwell asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work

      A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library

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      Source ISBN: 9780007276240

      Ebook Edition © JULY 2009 ISBN: 9780007338641

      Version: 2017-05-06

      ‘Bernard Cornwell set out to create a character who was credible enough to go through many adventures and both Sharpe himself and his Irish sergeant, Patrick Harper, are excellent creations. To my taste, Sharpe is much more interesting than Flashman’

       Financial Times