Dear Mr. Cornwell, I am very glad to find a website in which I can contact you to finally find out a few things that have eluded me from the Sharpe books. My main point of question (you’re going to think I’m being really picky!) is in Sharpe’s Regiment when Sharpe and Harper view the very dressed up captured French Eagles in Hyde Park. “We’ve captured more than eight, sir” says Harper…so then I got to counting. The first is Sharpe’s fictional Talavera Eagle, the second from Barrosa, the third from Massena’s retreat at Foz d’Arouce, two at Salamanca and two in the Retiro forts. That makes seven, so I’m wondering where the other one came from, as I’m not aware of it, but would love to know! Also, you mention about a few more that it was rumored were captured. I seem to remember hearing something about the 3rd eagle from Salamanca (don’t know if you can help me there?) and there was something about one being sold to an officer? I’d love to know a bit more on these, and maybe where you got the information on this from? Many thanks, not only for any help, but also for the endless years of enjoyment I’ve had of reading your books. I blame you and Richard Sharpe together for my ‘war library’ which has taken over my entire house and caused many an argument, but I wouldn’t have it any other way! Best regards, Ricky Phillips