Hello Mr. Cornwell, first of all, thank you for the hours of nonstop military action. I am a 13 year old and you are the only author of miliraty action that I know of that gets the blood running. Have read both Shaara and John Jakes. A wate of time! But to the point. STARBUCK! Civil war is my passion and don’t you think it’s time to give Sharpe an ‘extended vacation.’ Yes, the famous ‘When Sharpe lays down his rifle’ is your answer but will Sharpe ever lay down his rifle? And finally, you can’t just leave Starbuck in the air … Please, PLEASE, PLEASE, continue Starbuck. Ryan