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Looming on the border of Portugal and Spain is the Fortress of Badajoz. It represents the last chance of the French to keep Wellington out of Spain, and Richard Sharpe must lead the assault to save his wife and daughter. Third in a series taking Sharpe all the way to Waterloo.

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A pale horse seen a mile away at sunrise means the night is over.

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This is book 13 of 24 in Sharpe's Adventures. (standard series)

Preceded by Sharpe's Battle, and followed by Sharpe's Sword.

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  1. Bernard Cornwell (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Viking
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Publication Date: 1982
ISBN: 0670639427
Page Count: 280

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