Dear Bernard
I have read all your Sharpe books in chronological order and just loved them. My mum was even reading me Sharpe between contractions when I was in labour! When I read Sharpe’s Story I assumed it was all over but then I found out you planned to write more. I was a bit over excited at this prospect but it’s been 6 years and still no Sharpe! Do you have an estimated time frame for him?
I also wanted to ask about William Frederickson. I can’t help but feel desperately sad for the way things ended for him with Lucia and Richard. Why did you feel that was the right ending to that situation?
Last question I promise! I thought Sean bean did a great job portraying Sharpe in the films but my dad always felt he wasn’t quite right and thought Gerard Butler would have been a better match. How did you imagine him in relation to these two men?
I truly love reading your stories, so rich in history and action! They are just brilliant. Thank you for bringing Sharpe to life!
Tamsin