Hi Mr Cornwall, Firstly just wanted to say how much I’ve enjoyed reading your books over the years and have even gone as far as collecting Sharpe first editions whenever the opportunity presents itself, although finding a copy of Sharpe’s Eagle (the best by far) remains ever allusive! I couldn’t help noticing that the physical descriptions of Sharpe, Thomas of Hookton and Starbuck are fairly similar. Did you use someone that you know as inspiration for the way these characters look? Kind regards Jim