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Im August 1810 steht Lissabon vor der Bedrohung durch Napoleons Grande Armée. Die englischen Truppen unter Wellington benötigen dringend Gold, um den Krieg zu wenden. Der mutige Sharpe macht sich auf, es zu finden, während er sich gleichzeitig mit einem gefürchteten Partisanenführer und einer schönen Frau auseinandersetzen muss.

Set against a backdrop of historical conflict, this gripping novel follows the legendary Richard Sharpe, a character renowned for his bravery and cunning. Bernard Cornwell, an acclaimed master of historical fiction, weaves a tale filled with action and intrigue, showcasing his prowess in bringing vivid historical settings to life. Readers can expect a compelling narrative that highlights Sharpe's adventures and the challenges he faces in a tumultuous era.

In Bernard Cornwell's latest historical novel, Major Richard Sharpe faces a brutal winter as Britain prepares to invade France during the Napoleonic Wars. With the fiercest French army ahead, Wellington's forces must confront a bloody path forward. Readers praise the series for its non-stop action and compelling storytelling.

In diesem Buch präsentiert Bernard Cornwell drei neue Geschichten über Uhtred, den berühmtesten Wikinger der Literatur. Ergänzt werden sie durch Einblicke in das Alltagsleben des neunten Jahrhunderts sowie historische Rezepte, die das Wikingerzeitalter auf faszinierende Weise erlebbar machen.

Im 22. Band der SHARPE-Reihe muss Lieutenant-Colonel Sharpe nach der Schlacht von Waterloo erneut kämpfen. Wellington beauftragt ihn, einen gefährlichen Attentäter in den Straßen von Paris zu finden und zu eliminieren. Dabei verschwimmen die Grenzen zwischen Freund und Feind in einem gefährlichen Spiel.

Richard Sharpe ist zurück auf dem Schlachtfeld - ein brandneues Abenteuer für Englands bekanntesten Haudegen! Spanien, 1812. Erneut verlangen die Generäle von Major Sharpe das Unmögliche: Undercover soll er sich mit einer kleinen Truppe verwegener Kämpfer in ein Dorf weit hinter den feindlichen Linien begeben. Hier, hoch über der Almaraz-Brücke, wird sich die Zukunft Europas entscheiden. Zwei französische Armeen marschieren auf die Brücke zu - eine aus dem Norden, eine aus dem Süden. Können sie sich zu einer Streitmacht vereinen, sind die Briten verloren. Allein Sharpe und seine Männer stehen ihnen im Weg. Doch sie sind deutlich in der Unterzahl. Weitere, unbekannte Feinde agieren aus dem Verborgenen, und während die Franzosen immer näher an die Frontlinie heranrücken, wird die Zeit knapp ...

Pierwszy tom „Trylogii arturiańskiej” „Zimowy monarcha” Bernarda Cornwella mistrzowsko łączy klasyczną legendę i opowieść o nieustraszonym Arturze z emocjonującą historią walk o władzę rozgrywających się w tajemniczych, mrocznych czasach. Gdy król Brytanii Uther żegna się z życiem, państwo ogarnia anarchia i nastaje niebezpieczny czas wewnętrznych podziałów. Armie saskie szykują się do najazdu na pogrążającą się w chaosie Brytanię. Tylko Artur może powstrzymać saksońską furię i zapobiec upadkowi kraju. Jego dłoń dzierży wyjątkowy miecz – Excalibur, dar od czarownika Merlina – a jego waleczne serce przepełnia miłość do Ginewry piękniejszej od wszystkich kwiatów. Czy przeznaczeniem Artura będzie zwycięstwo? Bernard Cornwell jest jednym z najbardziej znanych i poczytnych autorów powieści historycznych ostatnich lat. Wydał ponad pięćdziesiąt książek. Pisze przede wszystkim powieści, ale sięga także po literaturę historyczną non-fiction. Fascynuje go historia Europy, a szczególnie wojny napoleońskie, dzieje wikingów i legenda o Świętym Graalu. Porywająca! „The Times”

Slavný britský autor historických románů se vrací k tematice napoleonských válek: tehdy v hodnosti kapitána má Sharpe se svým proslulým oddílem střelců zabránit spojení dvou francouzských armád na jediném možném místě – u mostu v Almarazu ve Španělsku. Pokud někdo dokáže nemožné, je to Richard Sharpe. Píše se rok 1812 a Richard Sharpe, jeden z nejskvělejších vojáků britské armády, je vyslán na tajnou misi k malé vesnici Almaraz ve Španělsku daleko za nepřátelskou linii. U Almarazu se nachází most přes řeku Tagus, životně důležitý pro další vývoj války, protože spojuje francouzskou armádu maršála Soulta na jihu s armádou generála Marmonta na severu. Proto dostává generál Hill úkol zabránit, aby se obě armády spojily, a pověří tímto nebezpečným úkolem kapitána Sharpa. Francouzům tedy stojí v cestě pouze malý oddíl Sharpových střelců, kteří se mohou spoléhat jen na svou odvahu a chytrost svého velitele. Musejí však jednat rychle, nepřítel se blíží a čas se krátí...

Auch in Spanien sind die Winter kalt ... 1809. Bitterer Winter lässt den Norden Spaniens erstarren, und die britischen Truppen ziehen sich nach La Coruña zurück. Lieutenant Richard Sharpe und eine versprengte Abteilung erstklassiger Schützen sind auf sich allein gestellt, eingekreist von der siegreichen Armee Napoleons. Sie haben nur eine Chance, wenn sie sich Major Blas Vivar und seinen spanischen Aufständischen anschließen. Doch das hat seinen Preis, denn Vivar will die heilige Stadt Santiago de Compostela befreien, die von französischen Truppen besetzt ist. Sharpe und seinen Männern bleibt nichts anderes übrig, als einmal mehr ihren unbeugsamen Willen zu beweisen, um sich gegen die Übermacht durchzusetzen ... Knisternd vor Spannung - meisterhaft schickt Bernard Cornwell seinen Helden in ein weiteres Abenteuer auf der iberischen Halbinsel

Uhtredowi nie jest dane długo cieszyć się spokojnym życiem w Bebbanburgu. Gdy znikają dwie łodzie rybackie, a morze wyrzuca ciało torturowanego sternika jednej z nich, wojownik przeczuwa, że to nie był zwykły rabunek. I nie myli się... Jak Gra o tron, ale prawdziwa. „THE OBSERVER” Bernard Cornwell tworzy najlepsze sceny batalistyczne spośród wszystkich pisarzy, których czytałem. GEORGE R.R. MARTIN

Pierwszy tom bestsellerowej serii Bernarda Cornwella o losach bohaterskiego Uhtreda z Bebbanburga. Na jej podstawie BBC realizuje serial Upadek królestwa. Anglia, IX wiek. Wikingowie plądrują i zajmują ziemie kolejnych anglosaskich królestw. Uhtred, syn ealdormana Northumbrii, trafia do duńskiej niewoli po tym, jak jego ojciec zginął w walce z najeźdźcami. Dorasta wśród wikingów, żyje zgodnie z ich zasadami, staje się częścią rodziny jarla Ragnara i wojownikiem. Jednak przeznaczenia nie da się oszukać. Los jest nieubłagany. W chaosie duńskiej inwazji, w wirze walki Uthred staje przed wyborem, czy być lojalnym wobec tych, którzy go wychowali, czy wobec saskich pobratymców...

Duńczycy wciąż zagrażają królestwu Alfreda: jarl Haesten przywiódł do wybrzeży Wessexu osiemdziesiąt okrętów, a kilka tysięcy wikingów pod wodzą Haralda Krwawowłosego pustoszy Kent. Uhtred, dowodzący teraz załogą Londynu, chce walczyć z Haestenem, ale z woli władcy układa się z nieprzyjacielem. Alfred rozkazuje mu też wyruszyć do Aescengum – tam bowiem zamierza rozgromić armię Krwawowłosego. W drodze do warowni Uhtred rozbija oddział dowodzony przez piękną i niebezpieczną Skade, kochankę i wieszczkę Haralda... Jak Gra o tron, ale prawdziwa. „THE OBSERVER” Bernard Cornwell tworzy najlepsze sceny batalistyczne spośród wszystkich pisarzy, których czytałem. GEORGE R.R. MARTIN

SHARPE IS BACK. The brand new novel from Bernard Cornwell in the global bestselling Sharpe series. If any man can do the impossible it's Richard Sharpe . . . And the impossible is exactly what the formidable Major Sharpe is asked to do when he's dispatched on an undercover mission behind enemy lines, deep in the Spanish countryside. For a remote village is about to become the centre of a battle for the future of Europe. Sitting high above the Almaraz bridge, it is the last link between two French armies, one in the north and one in the south; if they meet, the British are doomed. Only Sharpe's small group of men - with their cunning and courage to rely on - stand in their way. But they're rapidly outnumbered, enemies are hiding in plain sight, and time is running out . . . SHARPE'S COMMAND is the brand new novel in the bestselling historical series that has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. READERS LOVE SHARPE'S COMMAND: 'Bernard is a great storyteller and historian' - reader review 'Once again this is a page turner. Loved it!' - reader review 'What a fantastic book . . . another great adventure for Richard Sharpe' - reader review 'Sharpe alongside Patrick, Teresa and Hogan up to their necks in French men and Spanish treachery' - reader review 'Sharpe is back, bashing Napoleon's lot in the mountains of Spain . . . classic Sharpe!' - reader review

WELCOME TO UHTRED’S FEAST The Last Kingdom is one of the most successful historical fiction series of our time, telling the epic story of the birth of England, and introducing one of the greatest ever fictional the iconic Uhtred of Bebbanburg. Saxon-born, Norse-raised, warrior and rebel. The final Last Kingdom book was published in 2020, but for the author the story felt there were some Uhtred tales he still wanted to tell, and over the course of writing the books he'd become fascinated by some elements of the Anglo-Saxon world that it wasn't possible to fully explore in the novels. When he met renowned chef Suzanne Pollak, the idea for Uhtred's Feast was born. And here Bernard Cornwell tells those additional Uhtred stories, showing us the man behind the shield – as a young boy, as Alfred's advisor, and as prince – while Suzanne brings his world to life through beautifully crafted recipes which open a door into the Anglo-Saxon home . . .

Drugi tom bestsellerowej serii Bernarda Cornwella o losach bohaterskiego Uhtreda z Bebbanburga. Na jej podstawie BBC realizuje serial Upadek królestwa. Mimo pokonania Duńczyków pod Cynuit i przechylenia szali zwycięstwa na stronę wojsk angielskich Uhtred popada w niełaskę u króla Alfreda. Rozgoryczony wyrusza na łupieżcze wyprawy, by zdobyć skarby i spłacić Kościołowi dług, jaki przeszedł na niego, gdy ożenił się z Mildrith. Tymczasem Duńczycy łamią zawarty z Alfredem rozejm i podbijają niemal cały Wessex. Uhtred znów będzie musiał stanąć do walki z najeźdźcą... Więcej o całej serii na stronie www.wojnywikingow.pl Jak Gra o tron, ale prawdziwa. The Observer Bernard Cornwell tworzy najlepsze sceny batalistyczne spośród wszystkich pisarzy, których czytałem. George R.R. Martin

Set during the early nineteenth century, this epic tale immerses readers in the bravery and bloodshed of Britain's Peninsular Wars. Following the adventures of the iconic hero Richard Sharpe, the narrative explores the challenges and heroism faced by soldiers in a tumultuous historical period, showcasing Bernard Cornwell's masterful storytelling and vivid depictions of battle.

Endlich: der erste neue SHARPE seit mehr als 15 Jahren! 1815. Der Staub der Schlacht von Waterloo hat sich noch nicht gelegt, noch sind nicht alle Opfer begraben. Lieutenant-Colonel Sharpe und seinen tapferen Riflemen ist dennoch keine Ruhepause vergönnt. Der Duke of Wellington hat erfahren, dass nach dem Untergang Napoleons und seiner Armee bereits ein anderer Feind im Verborgenen lauert - eine geheime Bruderschaft fanatischer Revolutionäre, die wild entschlossen sind, Rache zu nehmen. Er schickt Sharpe auf ein neues Schlachtfeld, ins Labyrinth der Straßen von Paris, wo die Linien zwischen Freund und Feind verwischen. Dort soll er einen gefährlichen Attentäter ausfindig machen und ihn vernichten - oder bei dem Versuch sterben ... Wenn ein Mann das Unmögliche erreichen kann, dann Sharpe!

Eine Landratte kämpft auf hoher See 1805. Nach seinen Abenteuern in Indien segelt Richard Sharpe an Bord eines Handelsschiffes zurück nach England, um sich dort seinem neuen Regiment anzuschließen. Doch schon nach kurzer Zeit auf See überschlagen sich die Ereignisse: Sharpe gerät in die Hände der Franzosen und wird kurz darauf durch den englischen Kapitän Chase und seine Männer befreit. Chase jagt das französische Kriegsschiff "Revenant", das brisante Dokumente an Bord hat, und Sharpe schließt sich der Jagd an. Er ahnt nicht, dass sich am Kap von Trafalgar die Kriegsflotte der Engländer unter Admiral Nelson sammelt. Die größte Seeschlacht der englischen Geschichte steht bevor, und Nelson braucht jeden Mann ... Begleiten Sie Richard Sharpe auf sein einziges Abenteuer auf hoher See!

В начале девятнадцатого столетия Британская империя простиралась от пролива Ла-Манш до просторов Индийского океана. Одним из строителей этой империи, участником всех войн, которые вела в ту пору Англия, был стрелок Шарп.В романе «Ружья стрелка Шарпа» отряд героя окружен французскими войсками, одерживающими одну за другой победы на Иберийском полуострове. Избежать позорного плена Шарпу помогают испанские кавалеристы. Но за все надо платить, и Шарпу придется принять участие в самоубийственной попытке освободить священный для испанцев город Сантьяго де Компостела.В романе «Война стрелка Шарпа войска Наполеона спешат захватить территорию Португалии, и никто не знает, вступит ли небольшой британский контингент в сражение с врагом или англичан ждет приказ о возвращении на родину. Но у Шарпа своя война. Он получает задание разыскать Кейт Сэвидж — дочь богатого английского негоцианта…

SHARPE IS BACK.The global bestseller Bernard Cornwell returns with his iconic hero, Richard Sharpe.

IN THE FINAL RECKONING, CHOOSE YOUR SIDE CAREFULLY... The epic conclusion to the globally bestselling historical series. After years fighting to reclaim his rightful home, Uhtred of Bebbanburg has returned to Northumbria. With his loyal band of warriors and a new woman by his side, his household is secure - yet Uhtred is far from safe. Beyond the walls of his impregnable fortress, a battle for power rages. To the south, King AEthelstan has unified the three kingdoms of Wessex, Mercia and East Anglia - and now eyes a bigger prize. To the north, King Constantine and other Scottish and Irish leaders seek to extend their borders and expand their dominion. Caught in the eye of the storm is Uhtred. Threatened and bribed by all sides, he faces an impossible choice: stay out of the struggle, risking his freedom, or throw himself into the cauldron of war and the most terrible battle Britain has ever experienced. Only fate can decide the outcome. The epic story of how England was made concludes in WAR LORD, the magnificent finale to the Last Kingdom series.

An oath of loyalty. Two warring kings. A destiny he didn't choose...

Wessex meridionale, fine del IX secolo. Uhtred di Bebbanburg ha perso tutto: non ha più la sua amatissima moglie, morta durante il parto. Non ha più le sue terre, usurpate tempo addietro. Non ha più un re per cui combattere, perché Alfredo il Grande ormai è vecchio e malato, incapace di respingere gli invasori vichinghi e ossessionato dall'idea di convertire il mondo alla fede cristiana. Uhtred di Bebbanburg non ha più nulla per cui vivere, eppure c'è qualcosa che gli impedisce di lasciarsi morire. Qualcosa che da sempre è dentro di lui. È la furia del guerriero. Una furia pagana, nata tra i danesi che lo hanno addestrato all'arte della guerra e coltivata sugli innumerevoli campi di battaglia che ha calcato. Ora la sua furia ha un obiettivo preciso: reclamare Bebbanburg, la fortezza che gli spetta di diritto e che suo zio possiede in spregio alla legge e agli dei. Ora Uhtred combatterà per se stesso e per il suo destino, il destino di un guerriero nato.

Uprostřed alžbětinské Anglie sní Richard Shakespeare o oslnivé herecké kariéře. Prozatím se díky využívání hezké tváře, obratného kradení a pozoruhodné výmluvnosti protlouká, jak se dá. Vztah ke staršímu bratrovi, jehož hvězda právě stoupá, není vůbec přátelský a poslední zbytky vděčnosti za to, že se Richarda ujal po útěku z rodného Stratfordu, se pomalu, ale jistě vytrácejí. Když se ztratí nenahraditelné rukopisy her, po nichž pase konkurenční divadlo, hrdina knihy je nucen sehrát svou životní roli a ukrást texty zpátky. Při tom se dostává do ožehavých situací v nebezpečných, ale i nejvznešenějších částech a vrstvách Londýna, seznámí se s milou dívkou, podílí se na představení Snu noci svatojánské, uspořádaného u příležitosti svatby lorda komořího a před očima samotné královny Alžběty I. Autor uplatňuje veškeré své vypravěčské umění a udržuje od začátku až do konce čtenáře v napětí. Kniha zřejmě patří k jeho nejpůsobivějším dílům.

At the fortress of the eagles, three kings will fight ... Uhtred of Bebbanburg has won back his ancestral home but, threatened from all sides by enemies both old and new, he doesn't have long to enjoy the victory. In Mercia, rebellion is in the air as King Edward tries to seize control. In Wessex, rival parties scramble to settle on the identity of the next king. And across the country invading Norsemen continue their relentless incursion, ever hungry for land. Uhtred - a legendary warrior, admired and sought as an ally, feared as an enemy - is once again torn between his two heritages. But when he finds himself fighting on what he considers the wrong side, facing one of his most fearsome enemies and cursed by misfortune and tragedy, only the most astute cunning, the greatest loyalty and the most spectacular courage can save him ...

In this latest installment of Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series, the saga of Uhtred of Bebbanburg unfolds against the backdrop of a fragile peace in Britain. Northumbria’s Viking ruler, Sigtryggr, and Mercia’s Saxon Queen Aethelflaed have established a truce, providing Uhtred with a rare opportunity to reclaim his ancestral home, Bebbanburg, which was taken from him by his treacherous uncle and is still occupied by his cunning cousin. However, Uhtred's quest is complicated by the enemies he has made and the oaths he has sworn, which divert his focus from his goal. As new adversaries emerge, including the formidable Constantin of Scotland, the stability of England hangs in the balance. Uhtred’s determination to reclaim his birthright is unwavering, but he must navigate a landscape filled with both old foes and new threats. With the specter of war looming, Uhtred, the Lord of Bebbanburg, must rely on the skills he has honed through years of battle to turn his dream into reality. The stakes are higher than ever as the fate of England's kingdoms hangs in the balance.

Bernard Cornwell embarks on an extraordinary new adventure - taking readers to the heart of Elizabethan England. Ranging from the palace at Whitehall to the brothels of Shoreditch, Fools and Mortals tells the story of a young actor, Richard Shakespeare, struggling to make his way in a world dominated by the shadow of his hostile older brother, William.

In this latest installment of Bernard Cornwell's bestselling series, the saga of Uhtred of Bebbanburg continues against the backdrop of a fragile peace in Britain. Northumbria's Viking ruler, Sigtryggr, and Mercia's Saxon Queen Aethelflaed have established a truce, providing Uhtred with a rare opportunity to reclaim his ancestral home, Bebbanburg, stolen by his uncle and currently held by his cousin. However, Uhtred's quest is complicated by the enemies he has made and the oaths he has sworn, which divert his focus from his goal. As new threats emerge, including the ambitious Constantin of Scotland, who seeks to expand his territory, the stability of England hangs in the balance. Uhtred is resolute in his determination to reclaim his birthright, but he must navigate a landscape filled with both old adversaries and new foes. To succeed, he will rely on the combat skills and cunning he has honed throughout his tumultuous life. The stakes are high as Uhtred confronts the challenges that threaten to derail his ambitions and plunge England into chaos.

The eighth book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions. A hero will be forged from this broken land. As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.

The new novel in Bernard Cornwell s number one bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. BBC2 s major Autumn 2015 TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series. A fragile peace is about to be broken King Alfred s son Edward and formidable daughter, AEthelflaed, rule Wessex, Mercia and East Anglia. But all around the restless Northmen, eyeing the rich lands and wealthy churches, are mounting raids. Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the kingdoms greatest warrior, controls northern Mercia from the strongly fortified city of Chester. But forces are rising up against him. Northmen allied to the Irish, led by the fierce warrior Ragnall Ivarson, are soon joined by the Northumbrians, and their strength could prove overwhelming. Despite the gathering threat, both Edward and AEthelflaed are reluctant to move out of the safety of their fortifications. But with Uhtred s own daughter married to Ivarson s brother, who can be trusted? In the struggle between family and loyalty, between personal ambition and political commitment, there will be no easy path. But a man with a warrior s courage may be able to find it. Such a man is Uhtred, and this may be his finest hour."

Der Winterkönig: Im Britannien des 5. Jahrhunderts sind die Invasionsheere der Sachsen auf dem Vormarsch. Als Großkönig Uther Pendragon stirbt, gibt es in Britannien nur einen Mann, der den Thron retten kann ... Der Schattenfürst: Nach der blutigen Schlacht von Lugg Vale hat Arthur endlich die zerstrittenen Stämme Britanniens geeint. Doch es gilt noch einen anderen alten Feind zu besiegen. Arthurs letzter Schwur: Die Friedensherrschaft Arthurs neigt sich dem Ende zu und böse Mächte greifen nach der Krone ...

The eighth novel in Bernard Cornwell s number one bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. In the battle for power, there can be only one ruler. The ruler of Mercia is dying, leaving no apparent heir. His wife is a born leader, but no woman has ever ruled over an English kingdom. And she is without her greatest warrior and champion, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. An empty throne leaves the kingdom exposed to rival West Saxons and to the Vikings, who are on a bloody rampage once more. A hero is needed, a hero who has been in battle all his life, who can destroy the double threat to Mercia. A hero who will ultimately decide the fate of a nation "

The new novel in Bernard Cornwell's number one bestselling series The Warrior Chronicles, on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. Alfred the Great is dead and Edward his son reigns as king. Wessex survives but peace cannot hold. The Danes in the north, led by Viking Cnut Longsword, stand ready to invade and will never rest until the emerald crown is theirs. Uhtred, once Alfred's great warrior but now out of favour with the new king, must lead a band of outcasts north to recapture his old family home, that great Northumbrian fortress, Bebbanburg. Loyalties will be divided and men will fall, as every Saxon kingdom is drawn into the bloodiest battle yet with the Danes; a war which will decide the fate of every king, and the entire English nation.

Der Winterkönig: Im Britannien des 5. Jahrhunderts sind die Invasionsheere der Sachsen auf dem Vormarsch. Als Großkönig Uther Pendragon stirbt, gibt es in Britannien nur einen Mann, der den Thron retten kann ... Der Schattenfürst: Nach der blutigen Schlacht von Lugg Vale hat Arthur endlich die zerstrittenen Stämme Britanniens geeint. Doch es gilt noch einen anderen alten Feind zu besiegen. Arthurs letzter Schwur: Die Friedensherrschaft Arthurs neigt sich dem Ende zu und böse Mächte greifen nach der Krone ...

The seventh installment of Bernard Cornwell’s New York Times bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit television series. At the onset of the tenth century, England is in turmoil. Alfred the Great is dead and Edward, his son, reigns as king. Wessex survives, but peace cannot hold: the Danes in the north, led by Viking Cnut Longsword, stand ready to invade and will not rest until the emerald crown is theirs. Uhtred, once Alfred’s great warrior but now out of favor with the new king, must lead a band of outcasts north to recapture his old family home, that great Northumbrian fortress, Bebbanburg. In The Pagan Lord, loyalties will be divided and men will fall, as every Saxon kingdom is drawn into the bloodiest battle yet with the Danes: a war that will decide the fate of every king, and the entire British nation.

A fascinating hero, the pursuit of a sword of mythical power and one of England's greatest and least known battles - a remarkable novel by Britain's master storyteller . Thomas of Hookton, a veteran of Crecy and many other battles, is the leader of a mercenary company of bowmen and men-at-arms who ravage the countryside east of Gascony. Edward, Prince of Wales, later to be known as the Black Prince, is assembling an army to fight the French once more but before Thomas can join, he must fulfil an urgent task. La Malice, a sword of mythical power guaranteeing victory to its owner, is thought to be concealed somewhere near Poitiers. With signs that a battle between the English and the French is looming others are seeking the treasure too, and some - French, Scots and even English - are pursuing their private agendas against Thomas. But all - Thomas of Hookton, his enemies and friends and the fate of La Malice - become swept up in the extraordinary confrontation that follows, as the large French army faces the heavily outnumbered English to battle.

Ein besonderes Geschenk für jeden Sharpe-Fan Endlich gibt es sie auch auf Deutsch: die beiden legendären Weihnachtserzählungen von Bernard Cornwell. Die erste Erzählung, Sharpes Weihnacht , spielt an Weihnachten des Jahres 1813 an der spanisch-französischen Grenze. Richard Sharpe trifft einen alten Freund aus Indien wieder, doch diesmal stehen sie sich als Feinde gegenüber. In der zweiten Erzählung, Sharpes Lösegeld , bekommt Sharpe es an Heiligabend des Jahres 1815 mit einem ganz persönlichen Fall zu tun: der Entführung seiner Frau.

The rascally Thomas of Hookton, aka Le Batard, and his band of not-so-merry mercenaries are bidden by the Earl of Northhampton to unearth the lost sword of Saint Peter in this recreation of the Battle of the Poitiers in 1356 wherein a severely outnumbered English army defeats the French and captures the Poitiers and French King John II

Revised edition featuring an interactive table of contents, cross-referencing, links to external websites, downloadable resources, and optimized content for Kindle e-readers. This historical writers’ guide aims to equip aspiring writers with the essential skills for crafting historical novels and short stories. It also serves experienced writers looking to refine their craft or transition to historical fiction. The step-by-step format includes practical activities that encourage experimentation with techniques necessary for creating authentic and engaging historical narratives. Organized into seven main headings, each chapter focuses on a specific writing skill or tool, allowing for independent use to address particular challenges or reinforce concepts introduced. The guide aims to provide the necessary tools for writing in various historical subgenres, including historical crime fiction. Contributions from notable historical fiction writers offer insights that both complement and challenge the activities, providing a diverse perspective on the craft. The activities stem from innovative workshops led by Myfanwy Cook, a published author with numerous accolades. She emphasizes that mastering writing is akin to an apprenticeship, requiring practical skills, imagination, and a commitment to the craft. This guide seeks to fill gaps in knowledge and inspire aspiring writers by enhancing their confidence and skills in historical fi

The master of historical fiction presents the iconic story of King Alfred and the making of a nation. As the ninth century wanes, England appears about to be plunged into chaos once more. For the Viking-raised but Saxon-born warrior, Uhtred, whose life seems to shadow the making of England, this presents him with difficult choices. King Alfred is dying and his passing threatens the island of Britain to renewed warfare. Alfred wants his son, Edward, to succeed him but there are other Saxon claimants to the throne as well as ambitious pagan Vikings to the north. Uhtred's loyalty - and his vows - were to Alfred, not to his son, and despite his long years of service to Alfred, he is still not committed to the Saxon cause. His own desire is to reclaim his long lost lands and castle to the north. But the challenge to him, as the king's warrior, is that he knows that he will either be the means of making Alfred's dream of a united and Christian England come to pass or be responsible for condemning it to oblivion. This novel is a dramatic story of the power of tribal commitment and the terrible difficulties of divided loyalties. This is the making of England magnificently brought to life.

Die Bücher vom Heiligen Gral sind in einem Schuber als drei Bände zusammengefasst.

"Muerte de Reyes" narra la historia de Uhtred, un guerrero atrapado entre intrigas y desconfianzas. Obligado a negociar la paz con los vikingos, descubre una trampa mortal. Mientras Wessex enfrenta crecientes amenazas, la salud de Alfredo el Grande se deteriora, poniendo en riesgo el futuro de Inglaterra. Una novela sobre ambición y traición.

In the winter of 1811, the war seems lost. Spain has fallen to the French, except for Cadiz, now the Spanish capital and itself under siege. Inside the city walls, an intricate diplomatic dance is taking place and Richard Sharpe faces more than one enemy. The small British force is trapped by a French army and their only hope lies with the outnumbered redcoats outside refusing to admit defeat. There, in the sweltering horror of Barrosa, Sharpe will meet his old enemy Colonel Vandal once again.

Un'impresa destinata al fallimento sembra quella di un manipolo di arcieri e uomini d'arme inglesi che si avventurano nelle terre ostili della Francia meridionale per riconquistare un castello e trovare il Santo Graal. Al comando c'è l'intrepido arciere Thomas di Hookton, affiancato dal fedele Robbie Douglas e dal nobile normanno Sir Guillaume d'Evecque. In una notte, il castello viene espugnato con astuzia, ma un imprevisto ostacolo si presenta: Geneviève, una giovane accusata di eresia e condannata al rogo, è prigioniera. Le sue ferite e la luce indomita nei suoi occhi spingono Thomas a liberarla, una scelta che avrà conseguenze fatali. La diffidenza nei confronti dell'eretica cresce tra gli uomini della guarnigione, mentre la gelosia di Robbie, innamorato di Geneviève, si trasforma in rancore verso Thomas. La punizione più dura arriva dal vescovo, che lo scomunica. Con l'episodio conclusivo della trilogia sulla ricerca del Graal, l'autore offre ai lettori un'avventura avvincente nel cruento periodo della guerra dei Cent'anni, ricca di colpi di scena e conflitti personali.

In the last years of the 9th century, King Alfred is in failing health and his heir an untested youth. The Danes who have failed to conquer Wessex smell an opportunity and Harald Bloodhair leading a Viking horde is led into a trap by the warlord Uhtred inflicting the greatest defeat ever suffered by the Vikings thus saving Alfred's Wessex.

Thomas di Hookton, il valoroso “arciere del re”, è sopravvissuto alla battaglia di Crécy per accogliere la missione che il suo sovrano ha in servo per lui: la ricerca della reliquia più importante della cristianità, il cui possesso, si dice, può garantire l’immortalità e l’invincibilità, quel Santo Graal che forse in passato è stato custodito proprio dal padre di Thomas. La sua missione lo conduce dapprima nell’Inghilterra del nord, devastata dal conflitto con gli scozzesi, poi nel villaggio natale, tra le rovine della casa che lo vide bambino, e infine al di là della Manica, dove Thomas ritorna, cedendo inevitabilmente al richiamo della battaglia… Ma c’è qualcuno che lo sta seguendo, nemici misteriosi e spietati che uccidono e torturano e sono pronti ad abbracciare il Male pur di rintracciare il simbolo del supremo Bene.

An extraordinary and dramatic depiction of the legendary battle of Azincourt from the number one historical novelist

Nono secolo dopo Cristo. La terra degli Angli è dominata da un fragile regno di guerrieri sassoni retto dal pio re Alfredo. Uhtred, giovane erede legittimo del titolo di aldermanno di Bebbanburg, allevato dai danesi ma tornato tra le braccia della fede cristiana, ha combattuto duramente per il suo re. Ma la gloria, la famiglia, l'onore acquisiti non lo soddisfano. Tradimenti, intrighi di corte, meschinità minano il suo animo avventuroso e, forse stregato dalla bellezza della fattucchiera Iseult, vorrebbe persino tornare a battere i mari sulle lunghe navi danesi. Punito dal suo re, Uhtred si trova protagonista di un continuo sovvertimento di fronti, tra amici che diventano nemici e spietati rivali ancor più feroci. Di fronte a una nuova invasione danese però l'onore gli impone di tornare accanto a re Alfredo, un uomo molto diverso, che non stima ma al quale non può non riconoscere la propria fedeltà. Si scatena così, con il riapparire di amici e amori creduti morti, fosche leggende magiche e battaglie epiche, un conflitto finale per riconquistare il Wessex e porre le fondamenta per quel paese che un giorno sarà chíamato Inghilterra.

The acclaimed twenty-first novel in the number one bestselling series featuring Richard Sharpe. In the winter of 1811, the war seems lost. All Spain has fallen to the French, except for Cadiz, now the Spanish capital and itself under siege. In Cadiz, Richard Sharpe discovers more than one enemy. One of them, a baleful priest, finds a weapon to break the British alliance and Sharpe must find ways to defeat him in a sinister war of knife and treachery in the dark alleys of the city. As a small British force is trapped by a French army, their only hope lies with the outnumbered redcoats who, on a hill beside the sea, refuse to admit defeat. And there, in the sweltering horror of Barrosa, Sharpe finds his old enemy Colonel Vandal once again.

È il 1807 e un tenente torna in Inghilterra dopo aver combattuto a Trafalgar,dove l'eroismo dimostrato gli è valso una promozione: la sua carriera sembra comunque essere giunta a punto morto, tanto che il giovane tenente sta meditando di lasciare l'esercito. Poi, improvvisamente, un vecchio amico gli propone un'insolita missione: la consegna di una cospicua somma di denaro al principe di Danimarca. Ufficialmente neutrale, il Paese è minacciato da Napoleone che, dopo la disfatta di Trafalgar, mira a impadronirsi della flotta danese. Pur di impedire che quella flotta finisca ai francesi, gli inglesi sono pronti a tutto, e l'incarico del tenente è il primo passo di una manovra ben più complessa.

The year is 885, and England is at peace, divided between the Danish kingdom to the north and the Saxon kingdom of Wessex in the south. Warrior by instinct and Viking by nature, Uhtred, the dispossessed son of a Northumbrian lord, has land, a wife and children—and a duty to King Alfred to hold the frontier on the Thames. But a dead man has risen, and new Vikings have invaded the decayed Roman city of London with dreams of conquering Wessex... with Uhtred’s help. Suddenly forced to weigh his oath to the king against the dangerous turning tide of shifting allegiances and deadly power struggles, Uhtred—Alfred’s sharpest sword—must now make the choice that will determine England’s future.

It is 1807 and Lieutenant Richard Sharpe, newly returned to England, now wants to leave the army. One last job is offered to him. Go to Copenhagen, help the Honourable John Lavisser deliver a bribe and so stop a war. It seems very easy.

È il 1805 e Richard Sharpe, forte della fama di valoroso soldato conquistata in India, sta per tornare in Inghilterra per entrare nel 95° reggimento fucilieri. Il viaggio da Bombay a Londra dovrebbe essere un periodo di riposo, ma il vascello su cui viaggia, vittima di un ammutinamento, viene dirottato da una nave corsara francese, la "Revenant". Dopo un rocambolesco sbarco a Mauritius, Sharpe riesce a riprendere il viaggio a bordo di una nave inglese, la cui missione è quella di lanciarsi all'inseguimento della Revenant. La caccia si conclude quando la nave francese ha ormai raggiunto il resto della flotta franco-spagnola, che sarà affrontata da quella inglese al largo di capo Trafalgar.

Enter a world where bloody battles, and heroic deeds combine in the historic struggle to unite Britain in the face of a common enemy.The year is 878 and the Vikings have been thrown out of Wessex. Uhtred, fresh from fighting for Alfred in the battle to free Wessex, travels north to seek revenge for his father's death, killed in a bloody raid by Uhtred's old enemy, renegade Danish lord, Kjartan. While Kjartan lurks in his formidable stronghold of Dunholm, the north is overrun by chaos, rebellion and fear. Together with a small band of warriors, Uhtred plans his attack on his enemy, revenge fuelling his anger, resolute on bloody retribution. But, he finds himself betrayed and ends up on a desperate slave voyage to Iceland. Rescued by a remarkable alliance of old friends and enemies, he and his allies, together with Alfred the Great, are free to fight once more in a battle for power, glory and honour. 'The Lords of the North' is a tale of England's making, a powerful story of betrayal, struggle and romance, set in an England torn apart by turmoil and upheaval.

Honour and drugs don't always mix in the Caribbean . . . Nick Breakspear thinks he's opted for the easy life, but acting as nursemaid for the idle rich aboard the luxury yacht Wavebreaker in the Bahamas does have its downside. Especially when you come across a bullet-ridden boat not far from the infamous drug baron's hideaway island of Murder Cay. Most people would turn a blind eye. But Nick Breakspear isn't most people. Before long, Nick and the crew of Wavebreaker find themselves caught in the middle of a drug war between two equally matched and just as deadly forces. And neither side is taking prisoners . . .

A splendid thriller of skullduggery and smuggling, politics and passion, in the Caribbean waters, with a twentieth-century Sharpe at the helm.

In muddy waters, even heroes drown Trouble at sea for an ex-war hero ... His father in prison for fraud, his ex-wife bleeding him dry and his spine shattered by a bullet, Falklands war hero Nick Sandman, VC, has no money and no prospects. Only his boat - Sycorax -and his dream of sailing her away from his troubles is keeping him alive. But Sycorax is as crippled as Nick. To rebuild his wrecked and stranded dream, Nick is forced into a devil's bargain with egomaniacal TV star Tony Bannister. Bannister is the owner of Wildtrack, an ocean racer, and he wants Nick to be part of the crew that will sail the ship to victory. Bannister, though, has made some powerful enemies who are out for revenge, leaving Nick caught in the middle. Can he keep Wildtrack and his dreams of escape aboard Sycorax afloat?

“If you love historical drama…then look no further.” —Boston Globe The magnificent sequel to A Crowning Mercy, Fallen Angels reunites New York Times bestseller Bernard Cornwell—whom the Washington Post calls, “perhaps the greatest writer of historical adventure novels today”—with co-author Susannah Kells for a breathtaking story brimming with excitement, intrigue, danger, and passion. A tale that ranges from the splendor of a grand English estate to the streets of revolutionary Paris during France’s Reign of Terror, Fallen Angels is a novel that will equally delight followers of Cornwell’s Richard Sharpe, Nathaniel Starbuck, and other bestselling series as well as readers who love the sweeping historical dramas of Diana Gabaldon and Sharon Kay Penman.

The last unvanquished piece of England, Wessex is eyed hungrily by the fearsome Viking conquerors. A dispossessed young nobleman, Uhtred is tied to the imperiled land by birth and marriage but was raised by the Danish invaders--and he questions where his allegiance must lie. But blood is his destiny, and when the overwhelming Viking horde attacks out of a wintry darkness, Uhtred must put aside all hatred and distrust and stand beside his embattled country's staunch defender--the fugitive King Alfred. The Pale Horseman is a gripping, monumental adventure that gives breathtaking life to one of the most important epochs in English history--yet another masterwork from New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell.

The Last Kingdom is set in the England of the ninth and tenth centuries. These were the years when the Danish Vikings had invaded and occupied three of England's four kingdoms, and when King Alfred, his son and grandson fought back and won the freedom of the country again. The story is seen through the eyes of Uhtred, a dispossessed English nobleman. Captured as a child and raised by the Danes, he now finds his allegiances divided. But the one thing he knows is that he wants to recover his father's land, the fort by the wild northern sea that we now know as Bamburgh. Bernard Cornwell is a master of historical fiction and this new series looking with a fresh light at Alfred the Great, his kingdom and his legacy will be as outstanding and as popular as the Grail Quest and the Warlord Chronicles

Siamo a metà del XIV secolo e l'Europa è minacciata da spaventosi venti di guerra: Francia e Inghilterra stanno infatti per scatenare la guerra dei Cent'anni. Il villaggio del giovane Thomas Hookton è stato saccheggiato da mercenari bretoni capitanati dall'Harlequin, misterioso cavaliere franco. Figlio naturale del prete del villaggio, ucciso durante il saccheggio, Thomas promette a Dio di recuperare la santa reliquia di san Giorgio, la lancia con cui il santo uccise il drago. È un voto che porterà il giovane molto lontano: protetto solo dalla sua integrità, e da una straordinaria abilità con l'arco,affronterà un mondo nuovo abitato da feroci cavalieri, donne belle ma pericolose, principi e sovrani vendicativi.

The first five books in Bernard Cornwell's No.1 bestselling THE LAST KINGDOM series, a captivating historical fiction series that transports readers to a time when epic heroes rose amidst the tumult and war of the 9th Century.BBC2's major TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series.Bernard Cornwell's captivating historical fiction series, THE LAST KINGDOM, tells the tale of Alfred the Great, his descendants and the enemies they faced at the dawn of England. Against their lives Bernard Cornwell has woven a story of divided loyalties, reluctant love and desperate heroism. In Uhtred, he has created one of his most captivating and heroic characters.The series follows Uhtred from his childhood – an English boy, growing up among Danes with increasingly conflicting loyalties – to his adulthood as he becomes one of the greatest warriors of England, fighting epic battles and navigating the ever-shifting landscape of England.BBC2's major TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series.The box set includes:The Last KingdomThe Pale HorsemanThe Lords of the NorthSword SongThe Burning Land

Captain Richard Sharpe, along with his company of redcoats and riflemen, must save Portugal from the invading French in this action-packed, rip-roaring entry in Cornwell's "New York Times" bestselling adventure series.

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From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the sequel to The Archer's Tale —the spellbinding tale of a young man, a fearless archer, who sets out wanting to avenge his family's honor and winds up on a quest for the Holy Grail. In 1347, a year of conflict and unrest, Thomas of Hookton returns to England to pursue the Holy Grail. Among the flames of the Hundred Years War, a sinister enemy awaits the fabled archer and mercenary soldier: a bloodthirsty Dominican Inquisitor who also seeks Christendom's most holy relic. But neither the horrors of the battlefield nor sadistic torture at the Inquisitor's hands can turn Thomas from his sworn mission. And his thirst for vengeance will never be quenched while the villainous black rider who destroyed everything he loved still lives. "Cornwell writes the best battle scenes of any writer I've read past or present."—George R.R. Martin

A "New York Times" bestselling master of historical fiction and his co-author deliver a powerful story of a young Puritan woman who, as civil war tears England asunder in 1643, will risk everything to find love and a secret fortune.

George MacDonald Fraser (1925-2008) es autor de numerosos guiones cinematográficos y de varias novelas de tono humorístico, entre las que destaca la serie sobre Harry Flashman (Royal Flash, ¡Tres hurras por Flashman!, Flashman a la conquista de Abisinia...), publicada íntegra en Edhasa.

A small British army is stranded when the French invade northern Portugal and Lieutenant Richard Sharpe meets the future Duke of Wellington. Sharpe is stranded behind enemy lines, but he has Patrick Harper, his riflemen and he has the assistance of a young, idealistic Portuguese officer. When he is joined by the future Duke of Wellington they immediately mount a counter-attack and Sharpe, having been the hunted, becomes the hunter once more. Amidst the wreckage of a defeated army, in the storm lashed hills of the Portuguese frontier, Sharpe takes his revenge. Soldier, hero, rogue - Sharpe is 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.

Richard Sharpe and the defence of the Tormes, August 1812It is the summer of 1812 and Richard Sharpe, newly recovered from the wound he received in the fighting at Salamanca, is given an easy duty; to guard a Commissary Officer posted to an obscure Spanish fort where there are some captured French muskets to repair. But unknown to the British, the French are planning a lightning raid across the River Tormes, and they reckon the obscure Spanish fort, which guards an ancient bridge across the river, will be lightly guarded. Sharpe is in for a fight.