Sharpe's Sword (#5)

A gripping tale of espionage, survival, and the complexities of human relationships set against the backdrop of one of history's most tumultuous periods

The greatest threat to Wellington's Salamanca Campaign is not Napoleon's Army but France's deadliest assassin. He's already failed to kill Captain Richard Sharpe once. Now, he's getting a second chance.

Cornwell weaves a rich tapestry of characters and events, exploring the duality of honor and betrayal, love and duty, amidst the chaos of the battlefield.Bernard Cornwell's Richard Sharpe series takes its hero to the battle of Waterloo--and beyond. Several novels are the basis of a television miniseries. He was born in London and lives in Chatham, Massachusetts.