Dear Bernard,

Regarding Sharpe’s father: Did this person ever fly a kite (or have been rumored to have)?
Happy person: Yes;
Rogue: Most definitely;
In England at the time of Sharpe’s conception: To my surprise, Yes;
Not and Englishman: Yes, born in Boston, Mass, USA;
Not in the military: Yes;
Never rode a horse: Yes.
The horse in the name thing: Sorry, I have no clue what that is about.

Thank you again for your marvelous writings,
Steve Rose