Mr. Cornwell, as I have read the “Sharpe’s” series (seen the movies, too) I find flashes of Forrester and O’Brian books. Characters personalities and similar scenes crop up. Is that because of the interest you authors had with the time period, do you think? I, too, am fascinated with the time period. I had an ancestor, Howard Pease (my maiden name), who wrote sailing ship books. I remember reading them years ago, but can’t remember the period. Does the name ring a bell with you? Looking forward to your new Sharpe stories. Thanks for great reading and watching. Can’t wait for the new DVD in US. Alice Turner