Hello Mr Cornwell, I have recently become unemployed and have taken the time to go back to school. I have to drive 1.5 hours one way to school and decided to do my reading at the local library. I found an an audio book of Sharpe’s Fortress and listened to it on my way to and from school and while driving around looking for work. I found myself symply looking forward to the drive now. I know you rather I buy the books but until I find a new job thats out of the question. HOWEVER I look forward to the day I have all the Sharpe’s books on my wall. I know I sounded like a begger at first I a sure you I am not. I have a savings and am doing well but wanted you to know that you have made my hard times MUCH better. I currently am listening to Sharpe’s Havok and have one CD to go. I am amazed at how I feel like I know Sharpe, Harper and the rest of the men and Sharpe’s Women. The guy is a pure chick magnet. I think we all would like a touch of that. Thank you for your work it is really making my time go well and I look forward to either listening, watching(TV) or reading more of the Sharpe’s books. Sharpe’e Sword wanted me to go out and buy a replica of the sword that Harper made not the fancy one. Dan Mayhew