Hi Bernard I have read a number of the Sharpe books and found them enthralling. I was particularly fascinated by “Sharpe’s Triumph” as it refers to my husband’s great-great-great-great-grandfather -William Orrock, whose errors created such difficulties for Wellesley at the battle of Assaye. I very much hope that you will set a future Sharpe adventure in India – if you do, you may be interested to look at a book of the letters of William’s son, John Orrok, who served in the 33rd regiment from 1803 to 1812 in India – the letters refer to day to day events, and to family members including Mrs Freese who was probably Wellesley’s mistress and Col Gore, who you also include in “Sharpe’s Triumph”. The letters are published as “The Letters of Captain John Orrok” edited by Alison McBrayne, published by Troubador – ISBN number 978-1906221-782. With all good wishes Alison