I would like to express my many thanks and admiration toward you as a historical writer with specific regards to the Sharpe’s series. myself being an 1812 re-enactor of 17 years (all but 3 years of my life) I began reading your books at the age of 12 and havent stopped since, I truly believe that if not for your series I would have no interest in reading whatsoever. I imagine you’ve been approached by numerous people as to whether or not you would write a novel placing Sharpe in north america but I can see it as a historical impossibility with time frame and all considering the only conflict of which Sharpe would likely be a part of in north america would be the battle of New Orleans and I could never see Sharpe in a British loss… Though I do wonder if you’ve considered doing a series involving a member of the crown forces stationed in canada? I’ve read your disclaimer against literary suggestion so not wanting to step on any legal toes as it were I wont make any suggestions for any specific contingents though there are two green jacketed units that were in north america for the war, three including the 95th. and the historic sites in canada provide bountiful sources of information as most of the fortifications if not still stand in their original appearance have been rebuilt and they retain copious amounts of records, information etc. which I imagine would be an interesting contrast to the many journeys you’ve made through india, portugal and other places where sharpe has ventured. if it is not possible to write about the north american conflict I understand and if there is another sharpes book on the way I await with much anticipation and look forward to another excellent read most respectfully Matthew Drouillard Amherstburg Ontario Canada