Recently finished these two books: -
In Sharpe's Eagle events centre around the battle of talavera. At the start of the book a standard of the ficticious "South Essex" is taken by the French, and a bit of blamemongering goes on and Sharpe is blamed (of course Wellesley doesn't fall for this, but the blame mongers have high political positions back in England). Sharpe tries to recover the regiment's honour by capturing a French Eagle.
In Sharpe's Gold, the British Army are short of funds and withdrawal is imminent. Sharpe's mission is to "recover" some Spanish Gold from behind the French lines. It brings Sharpe into contact with a group of Guerilla(sp?) fighters. Very well written - gripping to the end.
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