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Sharpe's Havoc is a historical novel by Bernard Cornwell set during the Napoleonic Wars.
This book tells the story of Lieutenant Richard Sharpe, during a portion of his time with the 2nd Battalion of the 95th Rifles during the Peninsular War in 1809. Sharpe is ordered by a superior to go behind enemy lines on a daring mission to rescue a young British woman at a family retreat. He soon finds himself and his company stranded behind enemy lines amidst daring plots and counterfeit officers. Sharpe strives to return his company back to British lines, but not before he helps take part in the daring liberation of Oporto from the massive French army.
[edit] Characters in "Sharpe's Havoc"
- Richard Sharpe – protagonist.
- Patrick Harper – Sergeant in the Rifles, Sharpe's right hand man.
- Lieutenant Colonel Christopher – Turncoat who wants to sell military secrets in return for favours from the conquering French.
- Major Hogan– Irish born, British intelligence officer for Wellesley.
- Sir Arthur Wellesley – cameo appearance.
- Jorge Vicente – Portuguese Officer.
- Major Dulong – couraegous French opponent of Sharpe.
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