Sharpe’s Tiger: The Siege of Seringapatam, 1799 - Bernard Cornwell
| Автор: | Bernard Cornwell |
| Издательство: | HarperCollins |
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| Жанр произведения: | Историческая литература |
| Год издания: | 0 |
| isbn: | 9780007334537 |
Richard Sharpe avoids the tyrannical Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill and endeavours to rescue a British officer from under the nose of the Tippoo of Mysore.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.