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Sharpe's Company

Sharpe's Company

AdventureHistorical Fiction
Published
1982
Language
English

Synopsis

Sharpe's Company is the third novel in Bernard Cornwell's acclaimed Sharpe series, set during the Napoleonic Wars. As the British army prepares to besiege the fortress of Badajoz, Richard Sharpe is demoted and stripped of his men by a new commander, only to be drawn into a deadly game with the sadistic and treacherous Sergeant Hakeswill. Amidst the smoke of the Peninsular War, Sharpe must fight his way back to command while uncovering the truth about his past and the woman he loves. Cornwell's trademark gritty military detail and tense pacing make this installment a standout in the saga.

Prose complexity
5/10

Vibe

TenseGrittyAdventurous
SurvivalRevengeBetrayalComing of Age

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction Military

About the author

B
Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell (born February 23, 1944) is an English author of historical novels, known for his meticulous research and engaging storytelling. Born in London, England, to a Canadian airman father and a mother in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, he was adopted by a family in Essex belonging to the Peculiar People sect. Cornwell attended London University and worked as a teacher before joining the BBC, where he spent a decade, eventually becoming Head of Current Affairs in Northern Ireland....

Characters

Richard SharpeProtagonist

A British officer and veteran of the Peninsular War, demoted and then promoted back to captain during the siege of Badajoz.

HakeswillAntagonist

A sadistic, treacherous sergeant and former acquaintance of Sharpe's from India, who betrays his men and pursues a dark vendetta against Sharpe.

TeresaSupporting

Sharpe's love interest, who is secretly married and has a daughter, and is caught in the crossfire of Hakeswill's malice.

All characters in Sharpe's Company