Hello Bernard, It took me three months to go “over the hills and far away” – all the Sharpe books. What a magnificent saga! You’re now sharing first place in my book reader heart with Wilbur Smith. :) I know that Sharpe and Harper will be back to fight yet more battles. However, I want to tell you I really enjoyed Sharpe’s Ransom – stuff that tell you a little more about Sharpe on a personal level even though there is no historical background per se. I wish you would tell us more about Sharpe and Harper – and their kids – after the wars. Can’t wait for another Sharpe / Harper? installment. I know that we meet Patrick Sharpe in the Starbuck series, so in the meantime I’m going to check these out. Too bad Sharpe is not available in French – I keep telling my wife (who only speaks French) about Sharpe. She wishes she could read the books. One last word – e-versions of your books are always available. Keep it up – saves the trees and I much prefer reading on my iPod or Palm. Cheers and many thanks for so much reading pleasure. Jean-Pierre Nadeau Sherbrooke (Québec) Canada