The time of the Peninsular and Napoleonic wars seems to be one that has struck a chord with both writers and readers alike. I winder what the chances are of Sharpe and co meeting the likes of Aubrey and Martin or even the Mallinson characters (Hervey) in passing or even in the same actions? Although the former are naval the latter being in cavalry regiments who appear to have been in places such as India at around the same time the question does have to be asked.
Neil White

Excellent books, all the Sharpes magnificent, I am reading them back to back again! The Aurthur trilogy wonderful. Any chance of just one more Sharpe book where he meets up with a certain Horatio Hornblower and kills lots of Frenchmen, gets the girl, wins a few battles against all odds, shows up an incompetent English officer etc etc. or will the Forester estate not let you use the name? Keep it up, do not think of retirement please. Best wishes, Merry Xmas. David Skipper