Sharpe's Ransom
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Sharpe's Christmas, is a short story by historical fiction
author Bernard Cornwell
. It features Cornwell's fictional hero Richard Sharpe
. It was originally written for British newspaper The Daily Mail which serialised it during the Christmas season of 1995
. An extended version was published by The Sharpe Appreciation Society in the short story collection Sharpe's Christmas
in 2003
to raise funds for The Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation.
, is set in peacetime providing a glimpse of Sharpe's life in Normandy with Lucille.
Historical fiction
Historical fiction tells a story that is set in the past. That setting is usually real and drawn from history, and often contains actual historical persons, but the principal characters tend to be fictional...
author Bernard Cornwell
Bernard Cornwell
Bernard Cornwell OBE is an English author of historical novels. He is best known for his novels about Napoleonic Wars rifleman Richard Sharpe which were adapted into a series of Sharpe television films.-Biography:...
. It features Cornwell's fictional hero Richard Sharpe
Richard Sharpe (fictional character)
Sharpe is a series of historical fiction stories by Bernard Cornwell centred on the character of Richard Sharpe. The stories formed the basis for an ITV television series wherein the eponymous character was played by Sean Bean....
. It was originally written for British newspaper The Daily Mail which serialised it during the Christmas season of 1995
1995 in literature
The year 1995 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*The Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea is opened by Jimmy Carter....
. An extended version was published by The Sharpe Appreciation Society in the short story collection Sharpe's Christmas
Sharpe's Christmas (novel)
Sharpe's Christmas, is a short story collection by historical fiction author Bernard Cornwell. It contains two stories featuring Cornwell's fictional hero Richard Sharpe...
in 2003
2003 in literature
The year 2003 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-New books:*Peter Ackroyd - The Clerkenwell Tales*Atsuko Asano - No...
to raise funds for The Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation.
Plot introduction
Sharpe's Ransom, which takes place after Sharpe's WaterlooSharpe's Waterloo (novel)
Sharpe's Waterloo is a historical novel by Bernard Cornwell set during the 1815 Waterloo campaign.-Characters in Sharpe's Waterloo:*Lt. Col...
, is set in peacetime providing a glimpse of Sharpe's life in Normandy with Lucille.