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dmcke013 's review for:
Sharpe's Havoc
by Bernard Cornwell
Chronologically the 7th Sharpe book, this is actually the 19th novel in the series, and the first of the 'new' (i.e written after the TV series of the 90s) books to be set back during the Peninsular War.
Set in 1809, this deals with the French invasion of Portugal, starting with their victory at Oporto, and finishing with their later defeat (again, at Oporto) and retreat when Arthur Wellesley arrives to take command of the Allied forces.
Initially detailed to find a missing British girl, Sharpe and his riflemen find themselves caught up in the schemes of a British officer Colonel Christopher who (of course) turns out to be a traitor.
As they were written out of order, I also found it a bit disconcerting that Sharpe is 'remembering' stuff that has never previously been mentioned in the original novels, and that this goes on for slightly longer than it needs to, but for all that: this is still a pretty enjoyable read.
Set in 1809, this deals with the French invasion of Portugal, starting with their victory at Oporto, and finishing with their later defeat (again, at Oporto) and retreat when Arthur Wellesley arrives to take command of the Allied forces.
Initially detailed to find a missing British girl, Sharpe and his riflemen find themselves caught up in the schemes of a British officer Colonel Christopher who (of course) turns out to be a traitor.
As they were written out of order, I also found it a bit disconcerting that Sharpe is 'remembering' stuff that has never previously been mentioned in the original novels, and that this goes on for slightly longer than it needs to, but for all that: this is still a pretty enjoyable read.