Hello Mr Cornwell, When looking through questions that others have asked you I have noticed people regularly asking you what your favourite books that you have written are, to which you have answered the War Lord Chronicles. However I have wondered who has been the favourite character that you have created? For me it is one of three which I cannot decide and in no particular order Richard Sharpe, Derfel Cadarn and Uhtred of Bebbanburg, also I’ve considered Thomas of Hookton.

And a further question which historical person have you most enjoyed researching and writing about? Again I enjoyed reading about Wellington, Henry V in Azincourt and your take on Arthur. Would like to say thankyou for giving me and others many enjoyable reads and also introducing me to Simon Scarrow after seeing your comment “I could do without competition like this!” I still think that you come out on top however. Thankyou, David Bennett.