Captain Sharpe has to protect a philandering diplomat and, deserted by his ally, faces the enemy.
He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears..
Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage.
Soldier, hero, rogue - Sharpe is the man you always want on your side.
There, in the sweltering horror of Barrosa, Sharpe will meet his old enemy Colonel Vandal once again.
The small British force is trapped by a French army, and their only hope lies with the outnumbered redcoats outside refusing to admit defeat.
Inside the city walls an intricate diplomatic dance is taking place and Richard Sharpe faces more than one enemy.
Spain has fallen to the French, except for Cadiz, now the Spanish capital and itself under siege.
In the winter of 1811, the war seems lost.
Captain Sharpe has to protect a philandering diplomat and, deserted by his ally, faces the enemy
