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Chronological Sharpe

by Bernard Cornwell

26 books Started 1981 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Chronological Sharpe is a Historical Fiction / Crime Fiction series by Bernard Cornwell, made up of 26 books published between 1981 and 2024. It begins with Sharpe's Eagle (1981), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Sharpe's Command (2024), spanning 43 years of storytelling.

26books
43years active
4decades
~1.7yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Sharpe's Eagle 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Sharpe's Gold 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Sharpe's Company 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Sharpe's Sword 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Sharpe's Enemy 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Sharpe's Honor 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Sharpe's Regiment 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Sharpe's Siege 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Sharpe's Rifles 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Sharpe's Revenge 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
11 Sharpe's Waterloo 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Sharpe's Devil 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Sharpe's Christmas (Short Story) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Sharpe's Ransom (Short Story) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Sharpe's Battle 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Sharpe's Tiger 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Sharpe's Triumph 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Sharpe's Fortress 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Sharpe's Skirmish 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
20 Sharpe's Trafalgar 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Sharpe's Prey 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Sharpe's Havoc 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Sharpe's Escape 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Sharpe's Fury 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
25 Sharpe’s Assassin 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Sharpe's CommandLatest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Chronological Sharpe series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Chronological Sharpe series?

Start with Sharpe's Eagle (1981), the first book in the Chronological Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Chronological Sharpe series?

There are 26 books in the Chronological Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell, published between 1981 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Chronological Sharpe series?

The first book in the Chronological Sharpe series is Sharpe's Eagle, published in 1981 by Bernard Cornwell.

What is the latest book in the Chronological Sharpe series?

The most recent book in the Chronological Sharpe series is Sharpe's Command (2024) by Bernard Cornwell.

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About Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell (born February 23, 1944) is a British author known for his historical fiction novels, particularly his series set during the Napoleonic Wars and featuring the character Richard Sharpe. Born in London, Cornwell worked as a television journalist before turning to writing full-time. His breakthrough came with the Sharpe series, which has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Cornwell has also written several other series, including the Saxon Stories, set in 9th-century England, and the Grail Quest, set during the Crusades. Among his numerous awards, Cornwell has received the Historical Novel Society's Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction and the Crime Writers' Association's Diamond Dagger Award. His work has been praised for its historical accuracy, engaging characters, and thrilling action sequences. Cornwell continues to be one of the most popular and critically acclaimed historical fiction authors today.

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