Sharpe’s Assassin audiobook

The end of the Napoleonic WarsThis review is simple. If you like Cornwell and Richard Sharpe you will probably want to read this novel. While I don't believe it is one of the better ones, I did enjoy most of it. I am not sorry that I read it but I am sorry that I spent $14.99 for it. If you have never read any of the Richard Sharpe books, I recommend that you not begin with this one. In addition to some repetitive writing and words, this is just not based on much actual history. There were a couple of attempts to assassinate Wellington but no grand conspiracy is known.Two or three stars compared to Cornwell's usual writing. Four stars compared to most other historical fiction

A great series I have enjoyed reading, amazed to note that this is the 22nd full-length Sharpe saga. Waterloo and aftermath, many deadly encounters, recognition and the gift of survival to enjoy time with his wife when all is said and done with Napoleon removed.Sharpe's strategic thinking, riflery and leadership of his men shines through in this book.

**Should Read as 4.5 Stars!**This eventful novel is the 21st chronologically, and the 22nd in total, of the amazing Richard Sharpe series.The historical details at the end of the book are wonderfully described by the author, and implemented in a very likeable fashion in this post-Waterloo adventure.Storytelling is as ever of a superb quality, all characters, whether they are real historical or enjoyable fictional, come vividly to life in this delightful spy/war story, and the atmosphere and living conditions of a defeated Paris and thus France come splendidly off the pages.I read a review from a certain L. Young stating that Harry Price was made a permanent Major at the end in Sharpe's Waterloo, but that is only partly true, because if reading correctly it was subject to recognition by Whitehall, but those responsible at Whitehall must probably have turned it down, so Harry Price is still a Captain in this tale also.This tale is mainly set in the year AD1815, right after the Battle of Waterloo, and it ends with an epilogue that is set in AD 1816.In this tale "acting" Leuitenant-Colonel Sharpe and his men, along whom are his brother-in-arms and best friend Sergeant-Major Patrick Harper, Sergeant Weller, Captain Price and Private Bee, not to forget in my view a rather unnecessary Major Charlie Morris, Sharpe's nemesis from India, and last but not least a rather poor spy in Mr Fox, and they are to pave the way for Duke of Wellington so he march into Paris unscathed, and at the same time to uncover a cult naming themselves "La Fraternité", with at its head the already deceased General Delaunay, at Waterloo, and Colonel Lanier, nicknamed "The Monster".What is to come is an entertaining historical adventure, where the interaction between the blood brothers Sharpe and Harper is paramount, and in which Sharpe and his men will have to fight their way from Waterloo, via Péronne and Ham, into Paris, and over there the discovery of the leader of "La Fraternité" in Lanier is soon made and at the end in a final desperate battle the end of the war will be concluded between Sharpe and Lanier in a most touching and camaraderie fashion.Still highly recommended, for this is a wonderful, in my view final?, goodbye to Sharpe, Harper and other likeable figures, and that's why I like to call this episode: "Sharpe's Final? Captivating Outing"!

Entertaining per usual.

Sharpe’s Fury in 2006 was, astonishingly, the previous Richard Sharpe book. What a delight to have him back after all these years.This is set right in the aftermath of Waterloo (well worth reading that again before this, you don’t need to but it provides great context). Sharpe and his troops are burying their dead and coming to terms with Napoleon’s defeat. Expecting a rest they find the Duke of Wellington has further need of Sharpe’s unique skills. A nice touch that Wellington is very clear about Sharpe and how best to use him rather than looking down at him. So Sharpe is spearheading the main army towards Paris, but has to break the journey for the “minor” impossible task of taking a castle and freeing an important prisoner. Once in Paris, he finds a very different mission and struggles to know who to trust in a city whose citizens have just lost a critical battle. And in Paris, there is danger around every corner, but then Sharpe has history as a street fighter….The big question is whether the author has recaptured that special something after all these years, and fans will be delighted that he has. Sharpe is battle weary but we see plenty of reminders of him both as a character but an experienced and respected leader of men. Some nice glimpses and memories of previous characters along with reflection of the journey he and Pat Harper have been through.Like all Sharpe novels it is a page turner and it was fantastic to have him back after all this time.

Thanks to Harper and Goodreads for providing me with this copy. This is a great read! Bernard Cornwell has been a favorite of mine for a long time and this one did not disappoint!!

Been a long time since I last had the reading pleasure of accompanying Red Coat trooper Richard Sharpe through the Napoleonic Wars. He now leads a battalion with the rank of Lt. Colonel in the penultimate battle of Waterloo in 1815. His plans to retire with his wife Lucille at her estate in Normandy become delayed by order of the Duke of Wellington eventually taking him to Paris. Sharpe, his sidekick Sgt. Pat Harper and veteran Red Coat Battalion confront a battalion of crack French troops who refuse to surrender. I had forgotten how much I liked Sharpe's attitude and demeanor as he battles through this entertaining, informative and historically based series by his natural leadership and courage under fire. The good news is the author's statement in the epilog that he leaves Lt. Colonel Sharp FOR NOW. So hopefully, we have not seen the last of this iconic character of 19th century British military history.

Another dramatic adventure alongside Richard Sharpe, this time through the dark streets and lavish estates of a conquered Paris. After the decisive results of the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon is finally defeated. However, Sharpe's war is not yet finished as he is tasked with hunting down a shadowy group of resistance fighters hell bent on spoiling peace negotiations. With this novel I have completed the Sharpe series and have marked it as an all time favourite. Cornwell drives his plot along with smoking cannons, flashing bayonets, and crackling rifles. He has a knack of thrusting the fictional Richard Sharpe into very real historical events and brings his books to life with great villains and a strong descriptive writing style which helps the reader feel connected to period. A great series for those who like history, particularly British military tales.

Great, great, great!!

An unexpected and welcome delight to find Cornwell had returned to the story of Richard Sharpe last year, 14 years since the previous novel, and it does not disappoint. Picking up directly after Sharpe's Waterloo and effortlessly slipping back into the familiar style and characters, and leaving our hero with the ending he fully deserves after the years of battle we have followed him through.

"The war was over. And Richard Sharpe was going to war." Like a warm blanket. It's been 15(!) years since the last Richard Sharpe novel (Sharpe's Fury) and Cornwell's return to the Napoleonic wars and common soldier-turned British officer is like meeting an old friend and immediately settling into your old routines, in-jokes, and rhythms without missing a beat. Sharpe's Assassin immediately follows the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo (Sharpe's Waterloo) and newly promoted Lieutenant Colonel Sharpe and Sergeant Major (retired?) Harper are interrupted from burying their dead compatriots and summoned by the Duke of Wellington to storm a remote bastion/prison complex. This quickly reveals a larger plot device of the British trying to recover European artwork stolen by the French Army over the years and stored in the Louvre as well as a mission to stop a group of Bonapartist die-hards. This also has Sharpe reuniting with his former company commander and the man responsible for having him flogged as an enlisted man, Major Morris.The action is kinetic and tight, the banter with lords and ladies is quick-witted and just disrespectful enough by Sharpe to keep things punchy, and angry-Sharpe remains a great literary joy. Going back into Sharpe's world invites inevitable comparisons to Cornwell's other long series, The Last Kingdom, and its main character Uhtred of Bebbanburg. On balance, Sharpe's world is so much more enjoyable. Uhtred and Sharpe are essentially the same character, but while Uhtred and his world are dreary, dour, and perennially gray, Sharpe and his world has a *spark* to it that makes the world, scenes (action and exposition), and characters feel that much more lively and therefore interesting. Will Sharpe and Harper march again? Hard to say, but I had a wonderful time tagging along for the ride.

I had begged (via his website) for Bernard Cornwell to do one more Sharpe for several years.I pretty much counted down the days from when the UK release date was announced and I was not disappointed.Don't know about anyone else, but for me the novel answers quite a few questions I had regarding Sharpe and indeed some of his men after the Battle of Waterloo.I think, without intention Bernard Cornwell has given me some life lessons through the entire Sharpe series.......The biggest of these being: The best form of revenge (for want of a better word) is to live your best life and be happy.Sharpe's Assassin is the perfect blend of old and new characters.My only pang of regret is my 100% certainty that this is the last time we'll see a new Sharpe. Although that is the hallmark of Cornwell's genius....."Always leave them wanting more."I'm grateful to the author, and to Sharpe, Harper fictional Wellington, Hogan and all the other characters who have kept me company over more than 20 years. And finally to Sean Bean, who introduced me to Sharpe as a 15 year old boy. I fell in love with the concept of a private soldier becoming an officer in the British army in a time when it did not happen that often. I owe all these characters and the author and sincere debt of gratitude.

After 15 years of waiting, countless reenactments, numerous visits to Waterloo, including Waterloo 200, becoming friends with several of the Sharpe Cast, it's finally arrived! And boy am I happy. Having first discovered Sharpe back in 2006, I quickly devoured them all, culminating in a BA dissertation on the 95th, an MA on the 95th, and joining the ranks of the 95th Rifles as a reenactor.This book has been a long time coming for me, I've re-read the books countless times, religiously watched the films, and always wanted more!So... Sharpe's Assassin. I LOVED it! Starting the day after Sharpe's Waterloo, and following the British Army's advance and occupation of Paris. There's the usual battle scenes, and Sharpe as usual finds himself in a spot of peril every so often, alongside Sjt Patrick Harper.It was great to get reacquainted with so many characters which have popped up through the series, some unwelcome additions, but it would've been great to see a long dead character pop back up. Such a shame, but he was firmly killed!!!All in all, it's a 5* book, the excitement and anticipation of waiting for this book was well worth it, the story was great.Well worth the wait