Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
286
Language
English
Published
Aug 3, 2004
Publisher
Berkley
ISBN-10
0451213424
ISBN-13
9780451213426
Description
In the midst of the Napoleonic Wars, a determined soldier named Sharpe finds himself at a critical turning point. Tasked with seizing a strategically vital fortress, he faces not only the relentless pressures of warfare but also the heart-wrenching dilemma of his loved ones being held captive within its walls. As the specter of danger looms, the stakes grow higher not just for Sharpe but for the countless lives at risk in the conflict.
Sharpe is a man forged by battle, his skills honed through countless skirmishes. Yet, the personal cost of war weighs heavily on him, with his wife and infant daughter’s safety hanging in the balance. Every decision he makes is fraught with tension, as he balances military necessity against the desperate need to keep his family safe from harm’s reach.
As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into the intricacies of warfare and the emotional turmoil of a soldier committed to both duty and love. Sharpe's journey becomes a testament to resilience and courage, challenging the very fabric of loyalty and sacrifice in a world torn apart by conflict.
Sharpe is a man forged by battle, his skills honed through countless skirmishes. Yet, the personal cost of war weighs heavily on him, with his wife and infant daughter’s safety hanging in the balance. Every decision he makes is fraught with tension, as he balances military necessity against the desperate need to keep his family safe from harm’s reach.
As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into the intricacies of warfare and the emotional turmoil of a soldier committed to both duty and love. Sharpe's journey becomes a testament to resilience and courage, challenging the very fabric of loyalty and sacrifice in a world torn apart by conflict.
Genres
Science Fiction
Action & Adventure
History