When writer C.S. Forester penned his series around the character Horatio Hornblower, he didn’t write the books in chronological order. The first three novels were about mid-point through the series, and then […]
Book Review: Hornblower and the Hotspur by C.S Forester – The Rise of a Hero
The third book in this series by C.S. Forester easily comes in as the strongest so far. The characters who have been introduced earlier in the series build on the qualities seen […]
Sharpe’s Justice – Stick With the War Sharpe, Civilian Life Doesn’t Suit You
Written by Patrick Harbinson and Bernard CornwellDirected by Tom Clegg 1814. Peace – Napoleon has been exiled to the Island of Elba. The King of France has been returned to his throne. […]
Sharpe’s Revenge – Destroying All Sharpe Has Worked So Hard to Build
Written by Eoghan Harris and Bernard CornwellDirected by Tom Clegg Toulouse. April, 1814. This is the last loyal town to Napoleon. This is the last battle. And if Napoleon loses, he will […]
Sharpe’s Mission – A Perfect Balance of Action and Lighthearted Fun
Written by Eoghan Harris and Bernard CornwellDirected by Tom Clegg 1810 – Portuguese/Spanish Border – After his victory at Talavera, Wellington faced by superior French forces retreats to Portugal. He waits for […]
Sharpe’s Siege: Love, Duty, and Colonels Who Shouldn’t Be
Written by Eoghan Harris and Bernard CornwellDirected by Tom Clegg 1813 – Wellington waits on the Spanish border, gathering his forces to invade France. But which way will he go? East or […]
Sharpe’s Regiment – Sharpe Takes on Military Corruption Instead of the French
Written by Charles Wood and Bernard CornwellDirected by Tom Clegg Spain, 1813: After victory at Vitoria, Wellington prepares to invade France. The depleted South Essex face heavy opposition at the French frontier […]
Sharpe’s Sword – There’s More Than One Hero ‘Round These Parts
Written by Eoghan Harris and Bernard CornwellDirected by Tom Clegg The Franco-Spanish Frontier, 1813 – The French Army is in full retreat from Spain, but Napoleon is planning a surprise counter-attack. To […]
Sharpe’s Battle – Got A Scorecard for Who’s Mad at Who?
Written by Bernard Cornwell and Russell LewisDirected by Tom Clegg September 1813 – Wellington is chasing Napoleon back through the Pyrenees into France. A final victory seems close at hand, but the […]
DVD Review: Horatio Hornblower – The New Adventures – Loyalty/Duty
The A&E Network, in conjunction with British television, has apparently hit the jackpot with the Horatio Hornblower continuing series, or we wouldn’t be seeing the series continuing to this, its seventh and […]
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