‘Sharpe and his creator are national treasures.' Sunday Telegraph 'Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation.' Daily Mail 'Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.' Observer ‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive.’ George R.R. Martin

The Defence of Portugal, Christmas 1812. A gripping historical action adventure novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author • The adventures of Richard Sharpe have been repackaged to celebrate the 30th anniversary of SHARPE’S EAGLE - Bernard’s first novel • Published in thirty countries and in twenty-eight languages, Bernard Cornwell has sold over twenty million books around the world • ITV’s Sharpe series has aired in 49 countries Competition: The;the last kingdom;game of thrones;Ink Black Heart;Jack Reacher;V2;Lion;Act of Oblivion;22 Seconds;No Plan B;Titans of War;Next in Line. by;Wilbur Smith;Conn Iggulden;Lee Child;Robert Harris;Cornwall;George R R Martin;James Patterson;Stephen King;Ben Kane;John le Carre;Jeffrey Archer;O’Brien