Dear Mr. Cornwell: I am in the midst of reading your Sharpe novels which I am enjoying immensely. As this reading is combined with weekly screenings of Sean Bean on BBC America, it has been doubly enjoyable. What I would like to know is why did you create Antonia Sharpe only to abandon her? Will Sharpe ever get to see his daughter again? I for one hope so. Thank-you for all of your efforts. Keep writing Richard! Susan James