Hi Bernard. Hope this isn’t construed as idea material but the Sharpe series veritably screams for a backwoods War of 1812 episode. Wasn’t Packenham related to the Duke? New Orleans and Davy Crocket, the incineration of the White House, brilliant strategic retreats, the defence of Canada and Joseph Brant. . . all great cannon fodder for your dynamite plots. I know he was busy in Spain/France during this period but the American stab in the back (warhawks) may have warranted special dispatch – especially for a RIFLEMAN! Hope you sympathize accordingly. Love your style. Just about to meet the ‘devil’ of his Chilean adventure. Cheers and all the best Paul