Search - Sharpe's Tiger (Sharpe's Adventures)

"Sharpe's Tiger" is first book in series if reading Sharpe's adventures in chronological order. Cornwell began writing Richard Sharpe novels back in 1981 with "Sharpe's Eagle" and "Sharpe's Gold" which are now books 8 and 9 of the chronological sequence. Due to commercial success and the subsequent need to expand the storyline, Cornwell, in 1997, began publishing the back story of Sharpe's first years as a soldier. The first three novels are known as the Richard Sharpe in India series.

Sharpe's Tiger - Siege of Seringapatam, 1799 - (1997)
Sharpe's Triumph - Battle of Assaye, September 1803 - (1998)
Sharpe's Fortress - Siege of Gawilghur, December 1803 - (1999)

Cornwell has of 2007 written 21 Sharpe novels and 3 short stories. Good additions to Sharpe's adventures. Sharpe books in chronological order with publication dates.

Sharpe's Trafalgar(4) 2000
Sharpe's Prey (5) 2001
Sharpe's Rifles (6) 1988
Sharpe's Havoc(7) 2003
Sharpe's Eagle(8) 1981
Sharpe's Gold(9) 1981
Sharpe's Escape(10) 2004
Sharpe's Fury(11) 2006
Sharpe's Battle(12) 1995
Sharpe's Company(13) 1982
Sharpe's Sword(14) 1983
Sharpe's Enemy(15) 1984
Sharpe's Honour(16) 1985
Sharpe's Regiment(17) 1986
Sharpe's Siege(18) 1987
Sharpe's Revenge(19) 1989
Sharpe's Waterloo(20) 1990 (Battle of Waterloo, 1815)
Sharpe's Devil(21) 1992

A first-rate adventure tale. There was a bit too much emphasis on hardware and tactics for my taste, but otherwise an very entertaining book. Cornwell seems to be a careful researcher and is certainly an above-average writer, adhering to the basics of the historical background while embellishing the story to enhance plot and characters.