Bernard, Thank you very much for your novels. So far I have read 6 of the Sharpe books and thoroughly enjoyed each one. I have also introduced my Dad to them and he is now also addicted. Being Australian we love the fact that Sharpe is not an aristocrat and he rises through the ranks. We also enjoy reading about how these armies and regular people operated on a day to day level. It is fascinating and educational. For me personally the Sharpe character really appeals to me, not simply for his courage and fighting ability but for his brutality, ruthlessness and especially his self doubt. Having characters that are not “perfect supermen” who are good at everything is refreshing and realistic. Thanks for the entertainment. kind regards, Micah Clark