Sharpe's Tiger

From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the first exciting adventure in the world-renowned Sharpe series, chronicling the rise of Richard Sharpe, a Private in His Majesty’s Army at the siege of Seringapatam.

“The greatest writer of historical adventures today.”
—Washington Post

Richard Sharpe. Soldier, hero, rogue—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.

“Cornwell writes more gripping battle scenes than any other contemporary author.” - Kirkus Reviews

“The world may have a new literary hero. His name is Richard Sharpe.” - Philadelphia Inquirer

“The direct heir to Patrick O’Brian.” - The Economist

“Page-turners [that] fan clubs all over the world are devoted to.” - Wall Street Journal