The gripping new novel from internationally bestselling master of historical fiction Bernard Cornwell – Pre-order now!

War against Napoleon rages across Europe. As Britain prepares to invade France for the first time, the formidable Richard Sharpe and his men brace themselves for a cold, hard winter.

Before them, across flooded rivers and fortified bridges, lies the fiercest French army they have ever encountered. There is only one way forward for Wellington's army, and it will be bloody…

Major Sharpe may be in for his toughest winter yet.

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