Dear Mr Cornwell, I am sure that this question has crossed your mind and I am sure that it must give you some trouble; the destiny of Shapre and Harper. Will Sharpe and Harper reach pensionable age, or will they die a glorious death? I very much enjoy reading their stories and cannot help but wonder when, where and how it will end. One final question... Can you clarify for me something that caused me confusion when I recently re-watched Sharpe's Waterloo. At the battle of Waterloo the gallant sergent of the Guards company re-closed the doors at Le Haye Saint, but surely this incident occurred at Hoogemont? Can you shed any light on this? Many thanks, Len
It did occur at Hougoumont, but I guess the film-makers were telescoping things to make it easier for themselves. Sharpe and Harper? I hope they both die in their beds!