This is my first Sharpe experience - in either novel or television form - and very enjoyable it was too. A page-turning plot, nicely drawn characters and the well-worked integration of historical fact make for a good read. This particular episode was set during the early French invasion of Portugal and had me turning to the reference books to learn more about the fall of Lisbon and the subsequent course of the campaign. I'll be reading more!
(Clive Yelf - bwl 40 June 2007 ) |
