I just wanted to let you know that as much as I have enjoyed all of your books, your last two Sharpe titles were especially meaningful.
My dad and I had largely similar tastes in authors, and we enjoyed finding books that we would both like. Your books, I’m happy to say, are at the top of the list. My father passed away from cancer last year. The last book he gave me to read was Sharpe’s Assassin. We both liked it and were able to talk about it. Sharpe was one of Dad’s favorite characters, although Uhtred might have edged him out (one of my students is currently working at Bebbanburg, but that is for another email).
My dad passed away last March. When Sharpe’s Command came out, I knew I’d read it, and it would be bittersweet. But I did read it, and enjoyed it, and it felt like my dad was reading it with me.
Thank you for that, and I look forward to Sharpe and Harper marching again.
Bill Plasse