{"product_id":"sharpes-trafalgar-bernard-cornwell-sharpe-series-historical-fiction-paperback","title":"Sharpe's Trafalgar (Sharpe Series Book 4) by Bernard Cornwell - Historical Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780007425846\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSharpe's Trafalgar is the fourth novel in Bernard Cornwell's chronological Richard Sharpe series and the first to take the action to sea. Set in 1805, it follows Ensign Richard Sharpe as he sails home from India, only to be drawn into naval drama and danger amid the looming Battle of Trafalgar. Fast-paced and meticulously researched, this paperback edition suits fans of Napoleonic-era historical fiction and military adventure alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAs the Indiaman Calliope sails for England, Richard Sharpe expects a quiet voyage home after hard fighting in India. Instead he finds himself caught between duty and desire when he meets the captivating Lady Grace Hale, and their attraction sets off consequences that follow him long after the voyage ends. When French warships shatter the British blockade, Sharpe is forced aboard HMS Pucelle, a Royal Navy ship of the line, just as Nelson's fleet closes on the combined French and Spanish fleets off Cape Trafalgar. Cornwell brings the chaos of naval warfare vividly to life, from broadsides and boarding actions to command decisions made under fire. Sharpe, more used to muskets than rigging, must adapt fast to survive, while treachery among his fellow passengers adds suspense. Cornwell blends period detail with pacey storytelling, offering insight into Nelson's tactics and shipboard life alongside a story of loyalty, love, and survival, rewarding both longtime Sharpe readers and newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid, well-researched dramatisation of the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar and Nelson's naval tactics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced storytelling combining action, romance, and betrayal in equal measure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of Bernard Cornwell's bestselling Richard Sharpe series, beloved by historical fiction readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well as a standalone naval adventure or as an entry point into the wider Sharpe saga.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback, perfect for gifting to fans of military and historical fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBernard Cornwell is a bestselling British author renowned for his historical fiction, most famously the Richard Sharpe novels chronicling a soldier's adventures during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in London in 1944, he worked in television production before turning to writing full time. His other acclaimed series include The Last Kingdom and The Grail Quest. Known for meticulous historical research paired with compelling characters and page-turning plots, Cornwell has sold millions of copies worldwide and remains one of the most read historical novelists writing today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you love immersive historical fiction with real stakes, Sharpe's Trafalgar delivers thunderous naval battles, sharp characters, and a page-turning plot that brings a famous sea battle thrillingly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Book cover may vary slightly from the image shown. Dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover as shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bernard Cornwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56696990433662,"sku":"SNG16479","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/sharpes-trafalgar-bernard-cornwell-paperback-cover.webp?v=1784421149","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/sharpes-trafalgar-bernard-cornwell-sharpe-series-historical-fiction-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}