Dear sir,

I greatly enjoy reading your books. I think they are THE TITS.

I have a question for you: Is Richard Sharpe based on John Colborne? I am just now finishing your excellent nonfiction book on the battle of Waterloo, and have been looking for any connections to the Sharpe series. I suspect it’s Colborne because of his general badassery, his history, and because he obtained his position through merit?

I realize that Richard Sharpe is based on probably multiple different real life people, but I have to imagine there is some impetus for his inspiration?

I suppose I’ll know if Sharpe eventually travels to Canada!

Thank you for your attention, and please know that I am an ardent fan and will continue to read your books with attention whatever your response.

Yours,

Mike Dano