I have read all of your books, and just finished the movie version of the Sharpe series. Having served as an enlisted man and an officer for more than 31 years, the Sharpe books made a strong impression on me. I thank you for understanding what it is like for an officer promoted from the ranks. Fortunately I had enough combat experience and medals to ward off many of the comments. Combat did cause problems for me in later life with repeated nightmares, but I wrote a book named Tears Of Ink, which helped me more than all the counselors at the VA. Your books brought back many memories, and I was amazed by your knowledge of how men could cope during extreme circumstances. Thank you sir, I certainly hope to find more of your books in the library. LCDR Roberto Prinselaar