Dear Mr Cornwell. I have written to you several times because not only are your books brilliant but this website is too. Today’s question regards Sharpe’s father. I don’t know when it started but a lot of people seem to offering suggestions so may I ask you, have you made up your mind who Sharpe’s father is and would you tell us if anyone got it right. My own thoughts are that if he followed his father for looks he would have to have black hair, and as you often make reference to Sharpe either shaving or not shaving it could be someone who has a dark beard growth. Add to this someone who is a fearless soldier and I get Black Bob Crauford. Not as his father but step brother or cousin. Thank you again for your wonderful books. Mike Walker, Worcester, UK.