Describe Richard Sharpe. Compare his character to that of Joel Chase,to Lord William and to Admiral Nelson. How does each differ? How are they similar? What are Sharpe's strengths? What are his weaknesses?

Who is Lady Grace? How does she come into Sharpe's life? What is her life like prior to meeting Sharpe? What do you believe her life will be like after the voyage comes to an end? Support your answer.

How are Richard Sharpe and Joel Chase acquainted? What happens that brings the two together initially? What happens to bring them back together? Compare the two encounters. Describe their time together.

How does the Calliope fall into enemy hands? Who is responsible? What is the ultimate outcome of that situation?

What is the Calliope? Who is the captain? What happens to this ship? What is the Pucelle? Who is the captain...