Sharpe at Christmas (5 Viewers)
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villagehorse
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Appropriate backdrop for this fine figure. Happy days John. Robin.
wayne556517
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Great present mate
Barkmann
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Enjoy, it is a great read. Similar great read, but in a way opposite to Sharpe, are the Adrian Goldworthy books, these are about Gentleman soldiers who fight in the ranks, as cannot afford to purchase a Commission.
| Goldsworthy. A | True Soldier Gentleman - Book 1 |
| Goldsworthy. A | Beat the Drum Slowly - Book 2 |
| Goldsworthy. A | Send Me Back Safely Back Again - Book 3 |
| Goldsworthy. A | All In Scarlett Uniform - Book 4 |
| Goldsworthy. A | Run Them Ashore - Book 5 |
Obee
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Yes, similar books on a similar subject, I have read them all when I had completed SHARPE.
I really enjoy historical fiction and especially the Napoleonic era and stories on both sides of the conflict.
John
Barkmann
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Cheers,
have you read the following,
These are excellent, about a Royal Marine Officer
| Connery. T | A Shred of Honour - 1 |
| Connery. T | Honour Redeemed - 2 |
| Connery. T | Honour Be Damed - 3 |
or these, Nap French Cav
| Howard. R | Bonaparte's Sons - 1 |
| Howard. R | Bonaparte's Invaders - 2 |
| Howard. R | Bonaparte's Conquerors - 3 |
| Howard. R | Bonaparte's Warrors - 4 |
| Howard. R | Bonaparte's Avengers - 5 |
| Howard. R | Bonaparte's Horsemen - 6 |
Enjoyed these as well
| Gale. I | Four Days in June |
| Gale. I | Keane's Company |
| Gale. I | Keane's Challenge |
| Gale. I | Keane's Charge |
There are others i also have enjoyed, first two did turn more into a social essey, but still enjoyed
Stockwin. J
Mallinson. A
Forester.C.S
Lambdin. D. Were a bit too crude in places.
Dillion White. J
Hardy. A - The FOX Seres
Kent. A
McGee. J. Napoleonic era, but ex-Rifleman now an early form of policeman in London
Woodman. R
Also enjoy Roman, 100 year war and Saxon/Viking historical fiction. WW2 as well, but seems to be thin on the ground compared to other eras. I have a fondness for the L'Amour. L and Gilman. G [and other writers] of the 'Wild West' writen in the 1960s and 1970s, reading 8 to 10a year, well written and 'tight' in their writing and great characters. Also Vietnam novels, 365 Days by Glaiser had me hooked many years ago and also liked The Glory Hole and FNG, read 3 or 4 a year Vietnam novels, like them as they are from guys who served at the sharpe end.