in my private library bernard cornwell novel be the most read . and the sharpe novel do show some wear and tear . a it be with the movie . as soon a my partner hear the song over the hill . she know it be time to visit her friend . i be so glad they succeed in merge the first three book into one movie and make it believable that everything take place after waterloo . there be of course one setback represent i do so miss obediah hakeswill . but sergeant bickerstaff be a worthy replacement . and that while bickerstaff be such a nice guy in the novel . but dodd be there as evil a he be in sharpe fortress . a great movie and a worthy successor to series . be i the only one who miss the rest of the gang . micheal mears ( rifleman cooper ) and john tam ( daniel hagman ) and jason salkey ( rifleman harris . a pity but not all of u have the luck of the irish .