Greetings!

I just finished Sharpe’s Assassin and immensely enjoyed it! I’m very glad that before I read it, I had previously read Went the Day Well? and Waterloo: The Aftermath. These books both added to my overall enjoyment to the story. Did you use either of these in your research? Additionally, I really enjoyed Sharpe finally getting even with Morris. That was long over due, but worth the wait. I really liked seeing a tender side to Wellington in the epilogue. I also seem to remember somewhere you said that you regret writing Sharpe’s Devil? That’s another book I enjoyed. It leads me to wonder if in your mind, Devil is still cannon, or do Sharpe’s adventures end after Assassin? I feel either place is a good note to leave him on.

I just started Sharpe’s Command and I’m really enjoying it. However, I’m curious, am I remembering this wrong, or is Sharpe still technically supposed to be a Captain right now? I thought he made brevet Major around Christmas, 1812. Regardless, he’s always been able to do the impossible, so backdating his promotion isn’t beyond his abilities.

Best wishes, and I hope for more wonderful stories from you.

Cameron Stewart