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Sharpe's Honor: Richard Sharpe and the Vitoria Campaign, February to June 1813 (Sharpe's Adventures)
Sharpe's Honor Richard Sharpe and the Vitoria Campaign February to June 1813 - Sharpe's Adventures
Author: Bernard Cornwell
ISBN-13: 9780140145977
ISBN-10: 0140145974
Publication Date: 7/1/1990
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Penguin Books
Book Type: Paperback
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This is the chronological Book 16 (and original Book 7) of the Richard Sharpe series.

Cornwell has had Sharpe flirt with plots of political intrigue before, but never to the extent found in this book. Without spoiling many of the twists and turns that make this plot so great, I will simply say that this was an incredible book and a treat to read.

There is a battle here, but it is in the final pages and is really more of an afterthought than a key plot point. The real drama surrounds Sharpe himself and all of the forces, both seen and unseen, that he must overcome. I will admit that I missed Harper in this book... Sharpe seems at his best when that big Irish Sargent is at his side. Their discussion about the delivery of the tents actually made me laugh out loud, and it reminded me yet again of why I like these characters so much.

This book certainly has a different feel than many of the others. It is far more espionage and intrigue than breech climbing and rifle shooting, but it was a well-timed change and a really great story. Without hesitation, I can say that I highly recommend it.