Secondhand Historical Adventure Bargain Book Box DSH1013

Secondhand Historical Adventure Bargain Book Box

This collection is a powerhouse of epic historical fiction, dominated by the thrilling Napoleonic adventures of Richard Sharpe and the sweeping, exotic sagas of Africa and ancient Egypt. Prepare to be immersed in meticulously researched battlefields, from the bloody wars in Spain and the pivotal naval clash at Trafalgar, to the sun-baked dunes of Egypt and the colonial frontiers of South Africa. Featuring acclaimed masters Bernard Cornwell and Wilbur Smith, alongside other gripping storytellers, this box guarantees adventure, heroism, and the dramatic sweep of history on a grand scale. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. Harlequin by Bernard Cornwell
   This epic first volume of the Grail Quest series plunges the reader into 14th-century England and the brutal early years of the Hundred Years’ War. Thomas of Hookton, a young archer marked by tragedy, flees his village and vows revenge on the French invaders who slaughtered his family. His quest for vengeance inadvertently leads him to a much greater calling: the legendary search for the Holy Grail, guarded by powerful and ruthless enemies.

2. Sharpe's Triumph by Bernard Cornwell
   Set during the British campaign against the French in India in 1803, Sergeant Richard Sharpe must navigate the complex and treacherous landscape of colonial conflict. He finds himself caught in the brutal clash of empires, culminating in the horrific yet triumphant Battle of Assaye. Sharpe’s courage under fire and tactical brilliance pave his path toward becoming an officer, forcing him to fight both the enemy and the prejudice of his own superiors.

3. Sharpe's Sword by Bernard Cornwell
   The year is 1812, and the Peninsular War rages in Spain, forcing the British into a deadly game of espionage against the formidable French forces. Richard Sharpe is tasked with protecting an eccentric British agent who holds secrets vital to the outcome of the war. Facing ruthless French spies and relentless enemy troops, Sharpe must rely on his cunning and his legendary sword skill to survive the darkest corners of the war-torn countryside.

4. Sharpe's Battle by Bernard Cornwell
   In the desperate summer of 1811, Major Richard Sharpe finds himself entangled in a convoluted political power play far behind the Spanish lines. A mission to rescue a high-ranking officer quickly turns disastrous when he is betrayed by his aristocratic colleagues who resent his battlefield promotion. Sharpe must rally his men and reclaim his honor in a vicious fight for survival against overwhelming French numbers in a forgotten, crucial battle.

5. Fallen Angels by Bernard Cornwell and Susannah Kells
   Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century London, this historical mystery explores the dark underbelly of Victorian society and religious fervor. A series of seemingly accidental deaths among the Salvation Army are investigated by a skeptical detective and a young, dedicated Salvationist woman. They uncover a conspiracy rooted in corruption and illicit affairs, forcing them to confront powerful figures intent on silencing the truth.

6. Gallow's Thief by Bernard Cornwell
   The year is 1816, and Captain Rider Sandman, a former officer recently dishonorably discharged, finds himself drawn into a complex case of murder and execution. He is hired to investigate a seemingly straightforward robbery and subsequent hanging, but he soon suspects the condemned man was innocent. Sandman’s investigation takes him deep into the corruption of post-Napoleonic London’s legal system and the betrayal of the English upper class.

7. The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell
   Meet Uhtred, a Saxon noble boy orphaned and captured by the invading Danes in the 9th century, raised as one of them but torn between two worlds. As Alfred the Great struggles to forge a single English kingdom, Uhtred is forced into a brutal fight for survival and identity. This first novel in The Saxon Stories explores the violent origins of England and the harsh realities of loyalty, faith, and unrelenting warfare.

8. Sharpe's Prey by Bernard Cornwell
   Richard Sharpe is sent on a supposedly simple diplomatic mission to Copenhagen in 1807, escorting a vital convoy carrying a bribe meant for the Danish Prince Regent. The mission immediately spirals into chaos as he uncovers a treacherous plot involving French intelligence seeking to steal the convoy. Sharpe must fight a desperate battle in the shadow of Napoleon's rising power to protect Britain's strategic interests in the Baltic.

9. Sharpe's Escape by Bernard Cornwell
   Following the retreat from the catastrophic Battle of Vimeiro in 1808, Richard Sharpe is left stranded and surrounded by the victorious French army in Portugal. He takes command of a group of stragglers and civilians, determined to lead them to safety through enemy-held territory. Sharpe's leadership is tested to its limits as he must evade capture and execute a daring plan to deliver vital intelligence to the beleaguered British forces.

10. Sharpe's Havoc by Bernard Cornwell
    The year is 1809, and the Peninsular War rages as the British are pushed back across Portugal, desperate to hold a fragile line against the French advance. Major Richard Sharpe is sent on a covert operation to locate a missing French war chest vital to sustaining the enemy campaign. His mission takes him behind enemy lines, forcing him to form unlikely alliances and rely on brute force and military cunning to survive the French ‘havoc.’

11. Sharpe's Rifles by Bernard Cornwell
    This is the first novel chronicling Richard Sharpe’s exploits in the Peninsular War, introducing him as a newly promoted officer in the famed 95th Rifles. During the retreat to Corunna in 1809, Sharpe finds himself separated from his regiment and tasked with guarding a vital supply chest. He must earn the respect of his skeptical new subordinates while fighting off relentless French pursuit across the rugged, treacherous Spanish terrain.

12. Sharpe's Eagle by Bernard Cornwell
    In the summer of 1809, Major Richard Sharpe participates in the massive British-Spanish assault on the French at Talavera, a critical and brutal engagement. Sharpe makes a promise to seize a French Imperial Eagle, the ultimate trophy of victory and military prestige. To achieve this seemingly impossible feat, Sharpe must inspire his men and risk court-martial, driving himself and his company deep into the heart of the enemy lines.

13. Sharpe's Regiment by Bernard Cornwell
    Promoted to Captain, Richard Sharpe returns to England from Spain to acquire replacement men and funds for his battered regiment. He quickly discovers that his regiment has been mysteriously dissolved and its men sold off, potentially exposing a massive fraud and cover-up. Sharpe must navigate the murky politics and corruption of the London War Office, risking everything to expose the traitors and restore his beloved South Essex Regiment.

14. Sharpe's Trafalgar by Bernard Cornwell
    The epic tale of Richard Sharpe's involvement in the pivotal naval battle of Trafalgar in 1805, where he is serving aboard a frigate off the coast of Spain. Sharpe is embroiled in a personal feud with a ruthless naval commander who seeks to destroy him and steal his fortune. As the fleets of Britain, France, and Spain clash, Sharpe must fight both his personal enemy and the overwhelming chaos of sea warfare.

15. Matthew's Prize by Marcus Palliser
    This swashbuckling adventure follows young Matthew as he is forced into a life at sea, where danger and glory await on the high waters. Matthew quickly becomes adept at the brutal reality of naval life during the age of sail, struggling to define his own destiny. He chases a legendary prize, battling pirates and rival nations, in a desperate race across the globe to secure a fortune that could change his life.

16. The Landower Legacy by Victoria Holt
    A compelling Victorian Gothic romance centered on a woman who inherits a mysterious estate shrouded in secrets and scandal. She soon finds herself entangled in the strange history of the Landower family and the brooding, compelling man who manages the property. As she uncovers the truth about her inheritance, she realizes the legacy carries both great wealth and immediate, terrifying danger.

17. The Burning Shore by Wilbur Smith
    This explosive saga follows Centaine de Thiry, a beautiful and spirited Frenchwoman who survives the sinking of a German U-boat off the African coast during World War I. Pregnant and alone, Centaine is rescued by a traditional African healer and struggles to find her place in the harsh, magnificent landscape of colonial South Africa. She faces racial prejudice, betrayal, and the unrelenting fight for survival and identity in a new land.

18. Foxmask by Juliet Marillier
    Set in medieval Scotland, this rich fantasy draws upon Celtic mythology, following a young woman who seeks refuge after her family is brutally murdered. She finds sanctuary within a secretive group of traveling healers who possess ancient knowledge and magical powers. She must uncover the mystery of her past and embrace her own latent magical gifts to fight the growing darkness threatening the land.

19. River God by Wilbur Smith
    A stunning epic set in ancient Egypt, told through the eyes of Taita, an intelligent and loyal eunuch slave who serves the Egyptian royal family. Taita, a master of medicine, magic, and military strategy, meticulously documents the turbulent reign of Pharaoh Tamose and the romantic passion of Queen Lostris. He guides the royal house through devastating wars, political treachery, and a desperate exodus along the River Nile.

20. Warlock by Wilbur Smith
    The powerful sequel to River God continues the breathtaking saga of Taita, the devoted slave who now assumes the guise of a revered magician and wise man. Egypt is torn by civil war and threatened by foreign invaders, requiring Taita to use all his cunning and mastery of arcane arts to save the true Pharaoh. He battles sorcery, betrayal, and massive armies in a desperate quest to restore order and protect the legacy of Egypt.

21. Blue Horizon by Wilbur Smith
    The sprawling Courtney family saga continues as Tom Courtney, a young man raised in the remote wilderness of South Africa, must confront the brutal realities of the colonial world. Tom is driven by a quest for wealth and power, leading him into conflict with rivals and the wild, uncharted interior of the continent. This tale weaves together adventure, romance, and the challenges of forging a dynasty on a vast, unforgiving frontier.