Sharpe's Honour: Richard Sharpe and the Vitoria Campaign, February to June, 1813 Study Guide & Notes

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The novel, one in a series of novels by Bernard Cornwell, chronicles the trials and tribulations of Rifleman Major Richard Sharpe of the British army. Torn with guilt after the death of his wife, whom he did not truly love, Sharpe accepts the challenge of a duel from El Marques—-the husband of Helene Leroux, a woman with whom he is obsessed. Sharpe would have won the duel but is prevented from killing El Marques by Lieutenant Leroy, his commanding officer, who arrives just in time. Sharpe claims the duel was a matter of honor, but even Patrick Harper, his closest friend, cannot understand why Sharpe would jeopardize his career and well-being for something so ill-advised. The evening after the duel el Marques is murdered, and Sharpe is convicted of the crime though he is innocent. General Wellington of the British forces arranges for a switch, so...
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