Dear Mr Cornwell,
I have just started reading “Sharpe’s Assassin” and am thoroughly enjoying this very welcome return of your best creation. I am, however, a little confused with the rank of the officer, Vincent, whom the Duke of Wellington sends off with Sharpe in the opening chapter. The Duke refers to him as “Major Vincent” on page 18 but it is quickly evident in the ensuing pages that Vincent outranks Sharpe. Is Vincent in fact a major general?
Best regards
Keith Edwards