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Sharpe's Enemy

Book XV of the Sharpe Series

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Sharpe's Enemy

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Frederick Davidson
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A band of renegades led by Sharpe's vicious mortal enemy, Obadiah Hakeswill, holds a group of British and French women hostage in a strategic mountain pass. On the other side of the pass, Napoleon's Grande Armie seeks to smash through and crash the British army in Portugal. Outnumbered and attacked from two sides, Sharpe must hold his ground or die in the attempt.Don't forget to check out the rest of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series.©1984 Rifleman Productions (P)1995 Blackstone Audiobooks Historical Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Military Fiction

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"Frederick Davidson performs superbly. The hardness and hauteur of his syllable - precise delivery render well the rigid hierarchies and varied personalities of military life. For fans of the series, Davidson's readings may be definitive." (AudioFile Magazine)
Fast-paced Action • Historical Accuracy • Superb Narration • Memorable Villain • Engaging Plot • Emotional Depth

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An experience that brings both knowledge and entertainment. A rich adventure into the world of 1812 Spain.

Another amazing example of this writer's gift

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Wonderful story [but make sure you read this series in order] with lots of good characters, action and plot. The reader [F. Davidson] is perfect for the story and takes the listener along with him. Definitely worth it.

All around terrific

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This is book 15 in the Richard Sharpe series. Frederick Davidson does a superb job narrating the story. In this book Cornwell applied a bit more fiction to events than in the other books in the series. The overall battles between Wellesley and Napoleon's army are true but the battle in this story is fiction as was the rescue of the hostages. The band of deserters made up of all the armies in the area was true. Cornwell is the master of battle scene and keeps you on the edge of your seat listening to the book. Great story.

Battle for Portugal

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I love the military history. In this book in particular the introduction of rockets into the War against Napoleon and the footnote about their use in the War of 1812, especially their being referenced in the Star Spangled Banner., i..e .“the rockets red glare”.

Military Methods

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Cornwell introduces some new characters in this one, all of whom are just as likable (or loathsome!) as other notables figures in the Sharpe series.
The battles in this one were especially poignant, especially since we get to see Sharpe fully realize his strategic cunning.
Highly recommended for any fan of the series or those interested in the Napoleonic Wars.

A fantastic addition to an amazing series

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