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It's 1809, and Napoleon's army is sweeping across Spain. Lieutenant Richard Sharpe is newly in command of the demoralized, distrustful men of the 95th Rifles. He must lead them to safety-and the only way of escape is a treacherous trek through the enemy-infested mountains of Spain.

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More than a hundred men were abandoned in the village.

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This is book 6 of 24 in Sharpe's Adventures. (standard series)

Preceded by Sharpe's Prey, and followed by Sharpe's Havoc.

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  1. Bernard Cornwell (Author)

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