Sharpe's Escape.SHARPE'S ESCAPE. Bernard Cornwell Bernard Cornwell OBE (born February 23, 1944) is a prolific and popular English historical novelist. As a child he was adopted by a family by the name of Wiggins. After he left them he changed his name to his mother's maiden name, Cornwell. . 2004. Read by Patrick Tull. 11 tapes. 15 hrs. Recorded Books. 1-4025-7505-X. $91.00. Vinyl; plot, reader notes. A As the French invade Portugal in 1810, they are met by Wellington's army allied with the Portuguese and a scorched earth policy Scorched Earth Policy An anti-takeover strategy that a firm undertakes by liquidating its valuable and desired assets and assuming liabilities in an effort to make the proposed takeover unattractive to the acquiring firm. determined to starve them out, even at the expense of the native population. Captain Sharpe, risen from the ranks, is still a rifleman at heart, and proudly wears his green among the red-coated light army he now commands. He is a brevetted captain, paid at that rate, but still holding the rank of lieutenant. Slingsby, a new member of the company, is in the same state, but he is as unlike Sharpe as he could be and rankles Sharpe's very soul. Since he is the Colonel's brother-in-law, there is little Sharpe can do. There are lots of bloody battles, skirmishes, and spectacular feats for Sharpe and Sergeant Harper. Sharpe's fans will not be disappointed. Tull's gravelly grav·el·ly adj. 1. Of, full of, or covered with rock fragments or pebbles: a gravelly beach. 2. Having a harsh rasping sound: a gravelly voice. gruff gruff adj. gruff·er, gruff·est 1. Brusque or stern in manner or appearance: a gruff reply. 2. Hoarse; harsh: a gruff voice. voice is perfect for the feisty take-no-prisoners Sharpe as well as for the women in the escapade. He is articulate and attuned at·tune tr.v. at·tuned, at·tun·ing, at·tunes 1. To bring into a harmonious or responsive relationship: an industry that is not attuned to market demands. 2. to the nuances, and he keeps the story moving along at a comfortable clip. Good listening for the military minded and those who enjoy their historical fiction based in reality. Mary Purucker, Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. P.L., Beverly Hills, CA A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. |
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