I finished a very pleasant task this past summer. Having read all the Sharpe books, randomly, I decided to assign myself the task of reading them all again, chronologically. I was stunned by the consistency of detail, the consistent and natural evolution of persons and places. Frankly, I think Sharpe journied once to many, to South America. But, whatever, it was a delightful summer of reading and I frequently evaded things I should be doing to keep up with Sharpe and Harper. My new task? To re-read your trilogies, in order this time. Thank you for hundreds of hours of intelligent entertainment. Robert Kent.