Speaker series: Bernard Cornwell – Sharpe's Storm

The Spectator ’s associate editor Toby Young sits down with master storyteller Bernard Cornwell, author of more than 50 international bestselling novels, including The Last Kingdom and much-loved Sharpe series. They delve into Cornwell’s life and career, discuss the real history behind his riveting tales of war and heroism and explore the enduring appeal of historical fiction. This event marks the launch of Sharpe’s Storm , a bold new chapter in the saga of Richard Sharpe, set amid the chaos of 1813 France. This discussion was part of The Spectator's speaker series. To see more on our upcoming events – including an Americano Live and a post-Budget briefing – go to events.spectator.co.uk . Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more. For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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