Dear Sir, I have just finshed reading Sharpe’s Fury and I have to say how pleased I was with the book. As a serving member of the Royal Irish Rangers (Territorial army) it was really nice to read about the 87th and the capture of the 8ths eagle at Barrosa. I noticed in your historical note that you couldn’t decide between Masterson or Masterman – well you went with the name Masterson which was a good thing as any thing I have seen has always called him Sgt Masterson. In fact in our junior ranks club we have a gorgeous painting of the capture and it does indeed say Sgt Masterson and at any regimental dinners or events in which the battle is mentioned he is always called Masterson. However, enough of me rambling. Many thanks for another great novel, keep them coming. Much regards Rgr Simon Richardson FAUGH-A-BALLAGH