Sharpe's tiger : Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Seringapatam, 1799
Cornwell, Bernard2011
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When the army's most important spy is captured by the Tippoo of Mysore, Sharpe and a young lieutenant must infiltrate the Tippoo's forces. But once inside the island citadel of Seringapatam, Sharpe realises he will need a miracle to succeed. *The brand new novel, SHARPES ASSASSIN, is available to pre-order now*Sharpes Tiger is the brilliant beginning of Sharpes adventuresIndia, 1799The citadel of Seringapatam is under siege. Navigating this dangerous kingdom of bejewelled palaces and poverty, Private Richard Sharpe embarks on a rescue mission to save a senior officer from the clutches of the Tippoo of Mysore and oust the Sultan from his throne.The fortress of Mysore is considered impregnable, but one of the greatest threats comes from betrayal within the British ranks. And the man to outwit enemies from both sides is Sharpe . . .A master storyteller DAILY TELEGRAPH
Main title:
Sharpe's tiger : Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Seringapatam, 1799 / Bernard Cornwell.
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Imprint:
London : Harper, 2011.
Collation:
384 p. : map ; 20 cm.
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Notes:
Originally published: London: HarperCollins, 1997.
ISBN:
9780007425792 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.914
LC class:
PR6053.O75
Language:
English
Subject:
Sharpe, Richard (Fictitious character) -- FictionIndia -- History -- Mysore War, 1799 -- FictionWar storiesAdventureNapoleonic War fictionHistorical adventure fictionAsia19th century, c 1800 to c 1899Indiac 1500 onwards to present dayFather's DayWar & combat fictionAlternative history fictionAdventure fictionGenerational sagasHistorical fiction
BRN:
390709