I bought my first Sharpe book, Escape, two days ago and am not quite done reading it. But I sought out your website so I can personally thank you for writing it. I was absolutely filled with joy when I came to the bit about rifleman Dodd going missing. I discovered Forester’s books when I was about thirteen (1953). They actually had a Hornblower radio show then that led me to the library. I soon read all of his books and have read several of them again in more recent years. Now I need to find a copy of Rifleman Dodd (American title) and The Gun and relive the excitement of my first reading of them. And, of course, I need to get the rest of the Sharpe books. I did read Gallows Thief and Stonehenge a few weeks ago. Thanks again. Larry Vanice