Bloody, action-packed, military adventure! Richard Sharpe, a wet-behind-the-ears youngster in His Majesty's service, poses as the enemy to bring down the ruthless Indian dictator Tipoo Sultan, backed by fearsome French troops. Success willmake him a hero; failure is unthinkable. First in the series. "Outstanding... [Davidson] is simply wonderful at providing a distinct voice for each character."—Kliatt