Dear Bernard In regards to the Sharpe novels you have written on Wellingtons battles and the triumphs he (and Sharpe) had I wondered if you will write about his (Sharpe’s too?) only real military defeat in Spain or indeed his career which was the siege of Burgos and where Wellington himself remarked of the french commander he met a very good soldier (though I admit it would be strange and Interesting reading about Sharpe get a beating)??

Also you have mentioned doing more one off novels in the future any chance on one on Guilford courthouse that was a real epic battle and you being a man who is British but lives in America would be tailor made for it if you dont mind me saying. Yours sincerely Geraint

P.S If you have not read it Brendan Simms 3 wars and a defeat the rise and fall of the first British empire I can recommend.