As an Ulsterman I have become very attatched to Sergant Patrick Harper, I even met him and his wife on a few ocasions {Darragh OMallagh} and the lady that played the part of Lady Smith in Sharpes Company. I enjoyed the series emensly but your books are something else. I love the Irishness of the black humour that is all so evident and I am certain that, that is something that you could only pick up here in N. Ireland. I know that Richard Sharpe would have been garrisoned in Cork prior to his departure to India, but when is he going to visit his old friend in Dublin for a few pints in the Brazen Head? Michael Doyle