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Copperhead (The Starbuck Chronicles, Book 2)

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Copperhead (The Starbuck Chronicles, Book 2)

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Andrew Cullum
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The second book in Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series on the American Civil War.

Nathanial Starbuck is a Copperhead: a northerner fighting for the rebel South in America’s Civil War.

Expelled from the Faulconer Legion, Starbuck must travel a hard road before he can rejoin his comrades. He must join the shadowy war of betrayal and espionage, where nothing is certain and no one can be trusted. Starbuck’s journey will take him through the savage prisons of Richmond, across the blood-sodden battlefields of Virginia, and into the deadly high command of the northern army.

Espionage Genre Fiction Historical Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense War & Military

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Critic reviews

Praise for COPPERHEAD:

‘A rollicking treat for Cornwell fans’ Publishers Weekly

Praise for The Starbuck Chronicles:

‘A sure-fire bestseller’ Financial Times

‘His series of Sharpe novels earned him almost every accolade possible from British newspapers. This is even better’ Daily Mail

‘What Cornwell really likes is battles . . . you will be duly rewarded with the smell of quality cordite rising from the pages’ Daily Telegraph

Praise for Bernard Cornwell:

‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive.’ George R.R. Martin

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Bernard cornwell is a genius. attention to detail is exceptional, and historical insight amazing. will buy next two in series and await with bated breath Starbucks next adventure. (the name is only downfall)

loved the introduction of Richard sharpes son.

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Have never listened to a story on the American civil war this was a great listen

Really enjoyed the story

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Starbuck off on his adventures again. Great story with some good character development that leaves you rooting for some.
Speaking of characters, love a good Easter egg tie in

Second outing

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Love the character depth and continuing build on each of them. Cornwell writes in a way that focuses on the characters but still brings in such a beautiful view of the history of the battles and the political landscape surrounding the time. Beautifully read and performed as well.

Superb continuation of the Chronicle

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This is the second in the chronicles and the narration by Andrew Callum is just brilliant.

Great story

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