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Violence
A lot
Graphic battle violence; the Battle of Talavera
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief sexual references
Substance Use
Barely any
Drinking
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of courage, class, and the chaos of Napoleonic battle
What this book is about
Cornwell's 1981 second Sharpe novel (first published chronologically) follows the rifleman Richard Sharpe as he serves under Wellington at the Battle of Talavera and captures a French eagle. Strong battle violence and language throughout. For mature teens and adults.
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Graphic battle violence
Strong language
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