Hi Mr. Cornwell.
I must admit I am unhappy at the prospect of your writing a book on Waterloo commemorating the 200th anniversary. The reason is that I fear it would take the place of whatever novel you would ordinarily write that year, and I begrudge even one year without something new from you in Uhtred, Thomas, or Sharpe. Waterloo on the other hand, has probably been written about more than any battle in history. Do they want a full-length book, or would an essay satisfy them? If you go ahead with this project, I have a request: Could you then make 2015 a year in which you come out with TWO books? I know this places an extra burden on you, and might cut into your season with the Monomoy Theatre, but it would mean a lot to me and I’m sure your other fans would appreciate it too.
Alan Kempner