Richard Sharpe abandoned in enemy territory has to trust in assistance from a hostile American privateer. The invasion of France is under way & the British Navy has called upon the services of Major Richard Sharpe. He & a small force of riflemen are to capture a fortress & secure a landing on the French coast
- one of the most dangerous missions of his career. Through the reckless incompetence of a naval commander Sharpe finds himself abandoned in the heart of enemy territory facing overwhelming forces & the very real prospect of defeat. He has no choice but to trust his fortunes to an American privateer
- a man who has no love for the British invaders. Soldier hero rogue
- Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty he joined the army to escape jail & climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears.