The Sharpe Chefs came from far and wide – the US, Canada, Germany, Wales and, of course, the UK. Our Chosen Men – Jason Salkey, Lyndon Davies, Paul Trussell and Michael Mears – were the epitome of charm and kept signing away – never once asking for linament! Mick Liversidge (publisher – Pickard Communication) and Gary Mackender (designer) made the journey from Sheffield to support the event and we all got the chance to hug them for what they had done for us. Chris Clarke and Marilyn from the Sharpe Appreciation Society were there keeping the troops from the 95th (Rifles) Regiment of Foot re-enactment group, dressed in authentic costume of the times, under control! Waterstone’s did us proud and there were always people coming up to the desk having books signed – sometimes three or four at a time! Our thanks to all the people who bought the book and helped towards filling the coffers of the NOS.

Pictures will be posted soon!