Dear Bernard In regards to the next Sharpe book if you do get him to Albuera (I think there were 6 real life riflemen from the 60th who managed to fight at both Fuentes and Albuera so its not impossible) I wondered if he might encounter a certain Colonel Dulong again (who I was amazed to find out was at the battle in Werle’s Brigade) and who led Soult’s rearguard afterwards as well. yours sincerely Geraint

Mr. Cornwell- Long time reader/fan of your work especially the Sharpe series and I especially enjoyed “The Gallows Thief”, a very nice one off. Waiting eagerly for the next Sharpe book, trying to guess where and how you might put him into the few periods of time available to him. Any chance he’ll be showing up during ALbuera soon? He’s the only man that could be responsible for the Buffs saving some of their colors. What ever you throw my way will be eagerly devoured. Thanks -RIC-