Hi Bernard

It feels slightly odd sending you a question that isn’t related to Sharpe’s father (but I imagine you’re glad that that’s over with).

Sticking with Sharpe, I am very keen for another book and the idea of the few days post Waterloo excites me. Also if Fredrickson could make an appearance that would be nice.

To get to my question though have you considered doing Sharpe’s origin story? You’ve touched on his upbringing through out the series and I think the timeline could work well for it’s own novel. From son of a whore, to orphan, to pick pocket, to getting in some trouble where the only way out would be to accept the King’s shilling from a recruiting party led by Hakeswill. “Sharpe’s Shilling” could be a working title.

Seeing I’ve done most of the hard work for you with the plot already, what do you say?

Edward Taberner