I love the Sharpe books. I started to read them after I saw Sean Bean on Masterpiece Theater. I enjoyed them as well. My question is in a different area. You did some writing set during the civil war and I would like to know if you are a fan of Bruce Catton or Shelby Foote? I think they are outstanding writers and have learned much about the civil war reading their books. My great-grand father was a member of the 6th Wisconsin volunteers of the Iron Brigade. We still have the rifle that he carried during the war. Will keep reading your books, you have a life long fan. Thank you. Glen.