Hello Mr. Cornwell!
I recently began the Sharpe series with “Sharpe’s Tiger,” (I hope that was a good move!) yet I am confused about the Tippoo’s name in that you refer to him as THE Tippoo. Knowing very little about Indian history, I initially thought Tippoo Sultan to be a title or honorific, but upon looking it up, I was surprised to learn that it was in fact his name. Is referring to him as the Tippoo a cultural way of expressing grandiosity, effectively turning his name into a title?
Altogether though, cheers, and thanks for writing such a brilliant series that shall no doubt keep me entertained for a good long time while I learn a bit more history to boot!
Jonathan Glasman