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Bernard Cornwell for me. He was the first "adult author" I read, when I was thirteen. My Mum got me the first three books, Sharpe's Tiger, Sharpe's Triumph and Sharpe's Fortress from the library. I was absolutely bowled over by it. The way he describes the battles and daily life of the soldiers, added to his descriptive prose concerning the surroundings left me feeling as though I had been through the proverbial wringer. I know he may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it was just an incredible eye opener.
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