Dear Bernard, Whilst eagerly awaiting Uhtred’s return [? from annual holiday entitlement?], I was thrilled to read `Redcoat’. Your acutely accurate description of the brutal British Army regimen towards the poor who made up the vast bulk of the ranks of British Soldiers [and sailors – I’m from Liverpool] who created an empire for the rich to enjoy can have no detractors or critics. In `Redcoat’, Sam escapes his brutal Army bondage with his American love Caroline. 1778 /79 The war for freedom rages on. Surely Sam and Caroline have many further adventures Bernard ? It can’t end there surely ? Please reassure. Kind Regards. Paul.