Mr Cornwell: I have only this year become aware of the “Richard Sharpe” series. Additionally, my borther tells me has the entire BBC series available to me. I am trying to read the stories in order as fast as I can, so please don’t write any more “Sharpe” stories that might be out of sequence with the ones already in print. I refer to the “Sharpe’s Escape” (Sep 1810) just now showing up at my local library while I had worked my way up to “Sharpe’s Sword” (June 1812). Like the “Hornblower” series, they are best read in sequence. Thanks anyway for your efforts. They are most readible and enjoyable. Death To The French! Bill Stewart