Sharpe's Tiger - Bernard Cornwell

As a young man, Sharpe is an illiterate private who must pose as a deserter to oust the ruthless Tippoo of Mysore from his throne. The world may have a new literary hero. His name is Richard Sharpe.--Philadelphia Inquirer. \n \nFrom New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the first exciting adventure in the world-renowned Sharpe series, chronicling the rise of Richard Sharpe, a Private in His Majesty's Army at the siege of Seringapatam. \n \nThe greatest writer of historical adventures today. \n--Washington Post\n \nRichard Sharpe. Soldier, hero, rogue--the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and 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.\n