Dear Mr Cornwell, Most of your “heroes” are reasonably stand-up, noble, honourable people despite killing and in some instances murdering (often with a good reason) Have you ever thought about writing a story about a much darker anti-hero? For example I thought that a book or series based on a young Hakeswill’s bullying and terrifying rise through the army culminating in his recruitment of a young Sharpe? As Hakeswill is a character you often regret killing off would this be a way of writing about a character we all love (at least love to hate!) Please don’t think I am trying to tell you what to write in any way shape or form as I am a huge fan of your work and I look forward to the next Uhtred adventure! Kind regards Tom Haslett