“Sharpe’s Challenge” aired here in Australia last weekend – while I was much more impressed with it than with the previous Sharpe Television series, I was disappointed that the BBC chose to change facts when there was no need. Why not set this story in the context in which it was written – “Sharpe’s Triumph”? And stating that Lucille died of fever? That grated a lot. I have read your Sharpe Companion, and took great comfort in the fact that Richard enjoyed a long and happy life with Lucille after his fighting years were over. I mean no offence to you personally – I just felt that I had to comment! I am about to collect “Sharpe’s Fury” from the library, and I am looking forward to it with much delight!
Jenifer Rubenach