Sharpe's Assassin: Richard Sharpe and the Occupation of Paris, 1815 [Paperback]

New York Timesbestselling author Bernard Cornwell returns with his iconic hero, Richard Sharpe.

SHARPE IS BACK.

Outsider.

Hero.

Rogue.

And the one man you want on your side.

Sharpe's Assassinis the brand-new novel in the bestselling historical series that has sold more than twenty million copies worldwide.

“Excellently entertaining. If you love historical drama, then look no further.”

“Great fun.” -Kirkus

An irresistible combination of rousing military history, penetrating character analysis, and suspenseful martial intrigue . . . stirring British military history at its finest.” -Booklist

Richard Sharpe has the most astounding knack for finding himself where the action is . . . and adding considerably to it.   -Wall Street Journal

Praise for the Sharpe Series: “Prepare to have your buckles swashed.” -People

“If only all history lessons could be as vibrant.” -San Francisco Chronicle

Cornwell's cinematically detailed battle pieces [are] literal tours de force. -Washington Post

“Last seen in 2007’s Sharpe’s Fury, the indestructible Richard Sharpe has one more battle to fight in bestseller Cornwell’s rousing 24th novel featuring the English rifleman. . . . The action builds to a high-stakes sword fight between Sharpe and a French officer that’s resolved in an unexpected and satisfying way. Series fans will be pleased to see Sharpe retire from the army on a high note.” -Publishers Weekly

“This is first-rate historical fiction that any fan of the genre will enjoy.” -Kirkus Reviews

“As usual, this is historical fiction on a grand scall.