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Violence
A lot
Intense battle violence; the siege of Seringapatam; flogging
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief sexual content; period references
Substance Use
Barely any
Drinking; soldiers' life
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of loyalty, courage under fire, and the brutality of period warfare
What this book is about
Cornwell's 1997 prequel follows Richard Sharpe, then a private in the 33rd Regiment, at the siege of Tipu Sultan's capital in India. Brutal historical military fiction with strong language, battle violence, and period sexual content. For mature teens and adults.
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Graphic battle violence
Flogging
Strong language
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