Sharpe’s Storm: Richard Sharpe and the Invasion of Southern France, 1813

Name: Sharpe’s Storm: Richard Sharpe and the Invasion of Southern France, 1813
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (2658 reviews)
Author: Bernard Cornwell

by Bernard Cornwell

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.6 (2,658)

4.6 stars from 2,658 reviews. Top 73% of Historical Fiction books we track.

336 pages~5.6 hr readPublished by HarperCollinsPublished 2025-12-02

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Perfect for you if...

You love the Sharpe series and want more of the same gritty, character-driven Napoleonic action with Cornwell's trademark blend of military tactics and brutal realism.
You enjoy historical fiction where the personal conflicts between officers matter as much as the battles themselves.
You appreciate stories where the protagonist has to navigate both enemy fire and infuriating allies to accomplish an impossible mission.

Maybe not for you if...

You're new to the Sharpe series and prefer standing alone as a debut, as this book assumes you know Sharpe's history and capabilities.
You want a tightly plotted standalone novel, because this is firmly part of a longer series with recurring characters and arcs.
You're looking for detailed battle choreography over character dynamics, since Cornwell balances both but leans into the interpersonal tension here.

About this book

The year is 1813. France is a battlefield, and winter conditions are brutal. Major Richard Sharpe is assigned an unexpected responsibility: protecting Rear-Admiral Sir Joel Chase, who has been sent by the Admiralty with sealed orders and a strong enthusiasm for combat. Wellington gives Sharpe a clear but difficult mission: keep Sir Joel alive. The Rear-Admiral may hold the key to defeating Napoleon, but his audacious plan requires someone who can fight effectively, think quickly, and survive difficult circumstances. That someone is Sharpe.

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Currently around #45K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 40% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 2,658 reviews

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