Dear Mr Cornwell, I’m a budding historical novelist myself, and a huge fan of your work, but I nearly fell off my chair when I was browsing this site today and I came across a comment from one of your readers who had read my first book ‘Outlaw’ (a novel about Robin Hood) but who seemed to think that YOU had written it. Of course, you naturally denied it. But I have to say I am extremely flattered by the comparison. I’ve loved your books and read and reread them for twenty years or more, and I do try to emulate your wonderful style, but to be mistaken for the Master himself that is praise indeed. Anyway, more power to your fingertips. I’m looking forward to reading The Burning Land. Best wishes, Angus Donald