Published by HarperCollins, London; 2000. 277pp. 8vo. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine/Fine
Bound in original navy cloth boards, with title in gilt to the spine. The binding is square and tight, with no marks or wear, save for a touch of bumping along the edges. Inside, the pages are clean and bright, free of blemishes or damage, with only slight toning.
The book is housed in its original, first-issue dust jacket, which is in equally smart condition. Vibrant and bright, it has no marks or damage to speak of, apart from some minor shelf wear to the edges.
In all, this is a very smart example of this important novel from Cornwell's Sharpe series. Chronologically the fourth novel, it is the first set during the Napoleonic wars and sees Sharpe, as an army ensign, at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. With vivid naval detail, fast-paced action, and Cornwell's signature storytelling, the novel brings to life one of Britain's most famous naval victories through the eyes of a bold and resourceful soldier—the ideal addition for any Cornwell and Sharpe collection.