When I was a preteen / teen I was an avid reader. The Hardy Boys, A.C. Clark, R.A. Heinlein and others all prompted long walks to the library. The author whose books I purchased with great anticipation was Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan, John Carter of Mars, Pellucidar, I loved them all, and still have them all. Admittedly the cover work by Frank Frazetta may have influenced me somewhat. I would read his books in cars, at camp and under the covers with a flashlight. Between now and then I have read 1000’s of books. In due course I came across Azincourt, then Archer’s Tale (being an archer myself). From there to your Sharpe’s series. I am presently on “Battle”. Not since Burroughs has a storyline taken command of my imagination, I didn’t know it was still possible, and I would like to offer my thanks for your story telling skills for making me feel a young man on the edge of adventure again.
John deVries