Hello,

My son got me the first two Sharpe’s book (historical order) for my birthday in June of this year.  I’ll be with Sharpe tonight when he finishes the siege of Badajoz this evening – which means I’ll be finishing my 13 Sharpe’s in less than 6 months!

I’ve gorged myself even faster than I did my all time fav – Flashman.

Some minor complaints:

– MORE maps.  Sometimes it is hard to visualize without detailed maps.  MORE maps!
– Maybe Flashman spoiled me, but I wish Sharpe’s had historical footnotes in addition to your Historical Notes; a ‘la Flashman.

Other than the repeated telling of some of Sharpe’s background (I understand why it has to be done), the series is about perfect.

Thank you for many hours of fun; and like the Flashman series, I’ve learned a lot of history – both in your books, and in other books and web searches because of your books.

Keep the efforts coming.  Next on tap – once I finish Sharpe’s – is your Civil War series; or maybe the Saxon stories, as I recently finished a book on Alfred the Great.

-Jeff Smith
Marietta, GA