Sharpe's Tiger: Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Seringapatam, 1799 by Bernard Cornwell; The Richard Sharpe's Adventures, Book 1; Unabridged MP3 Audio Book; Narrator Frederick Davidson

In 1799, the British Army is fighting its way through India in an attempt to push the ruthless Tippoo of Mysore from his throne and drive his French allies out. Posing as a deserter, the young and illiterate private Richard Sharpe must penetrate into the Tippoo’s city and make contact with a Scottish spy being held prisoner there. Success will mean winning his sergeant stripes; failure, being turned over to the Tippoo’s brutal executioners—or his man-eating tigers.

Along the way, Sharpe keeps an eye out for beautiful prostitutes, any stray loot he can get his hands on, and the chance to learn his ABCs. But when the furious British assault on the city begins, Sharpe must fight with the fierceness and agility of a tiger himself to foil the Tippoo’s well-set trap—and to keep from being killed by his own side.

“This superbly produced, unabridged audiobook edition features the magnificent narrative skill of Frederick Davidson, who truly brings alive the thrills, dangers, and plot twists that are the hallmark of Bernard Cornwell’s historical adventures.”—Reviewer’s Bookwatch

“For fans of the series, Davidson’s reading may be definitive.”—AudioFile

“Davidson’s voice is deep and precise. His British accent is appropriate and he is simply wonderful at providing a distinct voice for each character.”—KLIATT

Bernard Cornwell, born in London, worked for the BBC and Thames Television before coming to the United States to write full time. His sweeping historical novels, including the acclaimed Richard Sharpe series, make him a number-one best-selling author in the United Kingdom and around the world. He lives with his wife on Cape Cod.