Mr Cornwell, thankyou for many delightful hours reading all the Sharpe books. And of course am looking into beginning the other series. Back to the Sharpe stories. As a American I am struck by Sharpe’s ,if I may say, “American” attitudes, behaviors and fighting style (for that time). His meritocratic outlook, his less then orthodox fighting techniques, his distain for titles (except his wifes!). And now we find his son in America in the civil war. Ever think of our man Sharpe making an American excursion? Perhaps an adventure with his daughter by Teresa running off to Texas via Louisiana or any number of good reasons. Surely his style of fighting would fit in well and be appreciated. Hmmm…lets see the Alamo is Only about 10 years of so after Sharpe’s Devil…and there ARE good cheap horses for Ol’Harper…inquiring minds want to know! Thank you for the great adventures. Enjoy the vacation. Patrick Patriarca