Mr. Cornwell, I really enjoy your books and not only the action and adventure but learning stuff along the way too of what life was like in the various time periods of your series. I was fired up reading “Trafalgar” right at the same time “Master and Commander” came out on the big screen. I wish you all the best in your writing — you truly have a way of capturing my attention and holding it thru to the end, that is until I pick up another book. Needless to say I recommend you to anyone I know who likes to read. I’m curious about Sharpe, is his demeanor in terms of “justice” outside of the law typical of officers of the time, especially officers who rose from the ranks? I do like the twist, because I see him going to the aid of someone not holding back because of how society might respond, but doing what is “right” as he knows that term. I’m in the Air Force and have been blessed to check out several of your books from the base library, but my own collection will grow soon. Hope you’re in Texas one of these days. Friends always, James