Sir; Having already read through (and thoroughly enjoyed them all!…)the Sharpe books, I’ve began rereading “Sharpe’s Tiger”. And even knowing the final outcome of both the book and entire series, it’s remarkable that Hakeswill can still evoke an anxiety and loathing for that character! What a dirtbag! I don’t think that even the later and also villainous Ducos has that kind of gut level revulsion. But the writing is just as fresh on a reread, as it was the first time around. –That’s the best part…. I can enjoy the books all over again. Thanks for some great reading!–Terry