I just want to add my voice to those who would like to see the return of Starbuck – he’s really a much more interesting character than Sharpe. I don’t suppose you have any alternative, but I find it a bit disconcerting the way new Sharpe stories keep being slotted in between books I’ve already read. I always like to read stories in sequence. Incidentally, I’m very impressed by this website – it is one of the best of its type that I have ever encountered. Simon Townshend