Sharpe's company : Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Badajoz, January to April 1812

*SHARPE’S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now* Spain, January 1812 Lieutenant Richard Sharpe faces threats from all sides when an old adversary joins the ranks.

Yet, despite the risks, he must embark on a deadly mission – to capture the impenetrable fortress of Badajoz. It’s a long, cold winter for war as the French force onwards – but Sharpe’s battle-rage burns.

Only a Forlorn Hope, a near-suicidal move into the breach, will give the army hope of capturing the fortress. And boldly leading the attack is Sharpe . . . ‘A master storyteller’ DAILY TELEGRAPH