Should have only given it 1 star because I have been waiting so long and managed to read the book in one day, a massive disappointment as I will now have to wait for the next exciting episode. Loved it

Bernard Cornwell always delivers I was gripped right through this Sharpe adventure

Sharpe's Storm sits well in its place in the chronology of the series, and Bernard Cornwell is on good form here. Sharpe is as convincing as ever as the ordinary rank and file soldier who's made it all the way to Major temporarily commanding a battalion. The story rolls along nicely and the battle scenes are classic Sharpe, full of clearly-described action and the usual mix f suspense, action, and gore. An piece military historical fiction that is up there with his best and justifies his reputation as being held up among CS Forrester as the best in the genre.

Cornwell is quite possibly one of the greatest authors of our time, up there with CS Forester. This one I thought struggled a little especially with the naval content, but Cornwell manages to include brilliant historical notes on the way. (Sir Nathaniel Peacock is a true example). Generally a good read, as are all his Sharpe books. I paid (well in advance) for a signed copy, which turned out to a litho printed facsimile rather than a real signature. Sharp(e) practice I thought.

This is the latest Richard Sharpe adventure, which takes place in 1813 and slots neatly into the series between 'Sharpe’s Regiment' and 'Sharpe’s Siege'. The Duke of Wellington is advancing into France, closing in on the heavily fortified town of Bayonne. It’s winter, the weather is abominable, and Marshal Soult’s forces are well dug-in and outnumber the British, so Wellington must use all his skill and guile. And that’s where Sharpe comes into his own! It's another swashbuckling adventure, full of energy and humour, as well as being a vivid portrayal of war in that age and based (as always) on sound historical facts. A great read. Review by: Cornish Eskimo, Oundle Crime