Mr. Cornwell: I just started reading your Sharpe series for the first time and wanted to let you know that I’m close to reading 21 books in a month – I’m typically doing well to read 2 fiction books a year. I had vaguely heard of the series before, but my “reading time” is usually spent with work-related programming books (Advanced C++ Idioms is my current gripping read). A friend suggested the Warlord series to me, and my first reaction was “not another King Arthur book” so I “compromised” with Sharpe’s Tiger. I’ve since learned that the Arthur books are not “another King Arthur book” so I may be picking up The Winter King next. So I just wanted to express my gratitude. Your books have given me a too-rare enjoyment in fiction while also satisfying my historical curiosity. Dan Roberts Huntsville, AL