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Sharpe’s Tiger

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Sean Bean
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The prequel to the series, describing Sharpe’s experiences in India.

When a senior British officer is captured by the Tippoo of Mysore’s forces, Sharpe is offered a chance to attempt a rescue, which in turn offers an escape from the tyrannical Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill.

But in fleeing Hakeswill, Sharpe enters the exotic and dangerous world of the Tippoo. An adventure that will require all of his wits just to stay alive, let alone save the British army from catastrophe.

Soldier, hero, rogue – Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears.

©2005 Bernard Cornwell (P)2012 Harper Collins Publishers Limited Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Solider

Critic Reviews

‘Sharpe and his creator are national treasures.' Sunday Telegraph

'Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation.' Daily Mail

'Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.' Observer
‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive.’ George R.R. Martin
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I have previously read Cornwell's Waterloo. I thought it was a great book and, as I really enjoyed this one, I am looking forward to the rest of the series.

Looking forward to the series

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I look forward to hearing more of this series when they are on audible in particular books 2,4,and 5

Very enjoyable

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Sean Bean plays not only Sharpe very convincingly (as he has done before), but gives each character individual voice and accent. Very well done.

Sean Bean reads this wonderfully.

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