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Sharpe's Prey: The Expedition to Copenhagen, 1807 (The Sharpe Series, Book 5)
- Narrated by: Rupert Farley
- Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins
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Summary
Richard Sharpe is sent to Copenhagen to deliver a bribe to stop the Danes handing over possession of their battle fleet to the French.
It seems very easy. But nothing is easy in a Europe stirred by French ambitions. The Danes possess a battle fleet that could replace every ship the French lost at Trafalgar, and Napoleon's forces are gathering to take it. The British have to stop them, while the Danes insist on remaining neutral.
Dragged into a war of spies and brutality, Sharpe finds that he is a sacrificial pawn. But pawns can sometimes change the game, and Sharpe makes his own rules. When he discovers a traitor in his midst, he becomes a hunter in a city besieged by British troops.
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.
Critic reviews
"Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation." ( Daily Mail)
"Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched." ( Observer)
"The best battle scenes of any writer I've ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive." ( George R.R. Martin)
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- Mr Alec Symeoudis
- 20-05-23
Addictive
Good story, couldn’t wait to get back to it when possible.
The narration by Rupert Farley is absolutely outstanding.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-02-19
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Great Book. Nothing really goes Sharpe's way but will work out in the end. Can't wait to start the next book.
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- V. A. Schwartz
- 26-08-20
Great book.
Excellent storyline brilliantly narrated by Rupert Farley. Great characters including of course, the dogged Richard Sharpe who never gives up! Really enjoyed it!
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-09-18
cliff hanger of so much sadness!
don't end it like that you cruel fiend you! The kids and the money better be ok in the next book! gallantry cannot die sir!
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- Eva O'Donnell
- 03-09-22
You know what you're getting with Sharpe.
There's something comforting about the predictability of Richard Sharpe's adventures. Somebody wrongs him, he gets revenge, triumphs, wins the heart of the lady, all while navigating pivotal moments in military history. I can't get enough of it.
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- paul sanby
- 08-09-20
Sharpe. Book 5.
Another excellent book.
Enjoying the books while out walking the dog & when out running.
On to the next Sharpe adventure.
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- Owen Fussell
- 07-10-17
great stuff as usual
great story, great performance and pleasure to listen to. I would highly recommend this to anyone.
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- Mr. Karl Farnworth
- 15-03-17
Can't get enough of sharpe
Not as good as the last four but still very enjoyable and brilliantly told....downloading number six as I write this :)
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- Anonymous User
- 07-02-23
Another fantastic book in the Sharpe series
If however you happen to be danish, you will probably cringe at the pronunciations of all the danish names, street names and the the few passages in danish. But it isn't a major problem, just a source of laughter and slight confusion :D
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- Virtual Stu
- 03-03-20
Another amazing adventure
Another amazing adventure with sharpe, what a legend. Can't wait to enjoy the next installment 😁
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