Hi Bernard I think I have read all the sharpe books at least twice, except escape which is the only one I dont own! You own this period of history full stop! I have one sad question for you though, in sharpes sword you describe the huge purple flag of king josephs guard visible from where the spectators are viewing the battle. I just wanted to know what you envisaged being on it! Dont care if its totaly made up i just want to paint it for my models! Mark