Dear Mr Cornwell, I am a recent convert to the Sharpe novels as a result of reading the excellent introductions that you had written for a recent reprint of the Hornblower novels. I must admit that I have become completely addicted and read the first four one after the other! I am now pacing myself more judiciously to ensure that I have got another one to look forward to for as long as possible. There is no need at all to respond, I just wanted to thank you for the pleasure that your writing has given me. Kind regards Lawrie Procter