Hello – I always enjoy your attention to sight/sound/feel detail, particularly the sounds of battle, the references to cigars, and of course Sharpe’s various injuries. Have you thought about using more sound “imagery?” Particularly, the sound of the pipes? There is a great website called the “Bob Dunsire forum” (www.bobdunsire.com) that you may find interesting. You may have an interest in some of the more obscure history subsections of the forums, as well as the often humorous “beer-tent.” PS: my bookshelf is anxiously awaiting the next “Uhtred” installment. Regards, JEM