Mr. Cornwell, I just finished reading ‘Sharpe’s Escape”, and as usual, it took me about 1/2 the time I normally need to read a book. That is obviously a function of how much I enjoy your work. In addition to the entertainment value of the series, I find them most informative from an historical perspective. While it is not particularly important to me, I commend you for acknowledging the parts where you need to digress from actual facts. Keep up the good work! Jim C.