Dear Mr Cornwell! Firstly my heartfelt thanks in particular for the Sharpe and Saxon series. I am an amateur historian of mixed European origins currently living in Poland. I do love a well researched and written historical novel, the first of my childhood being “the Eagle of the Ninth” (Mary Sutcliffe). My personal interest in the Napoleonic Wars is primarily in the participation of Polish volunteer (mercenary?) infantry and in particular cavalry (both uhlan and lancers with their typical Polish square hats) units for Napoleon’s Italian, Spanish and Russian campaigns (160,000 of his 600,000 strong force in 1812). Several of my ancestors, including my great-great-great-grandfather, fought in the Spanish campaign under Napoleon. So its been an interesting and enjoyable experience over the years reading about the adventures of a Rifleman on the opposing side! As to the Saxon series, the more you write the better! They must be a challenge to write given that the historical records are relatively thin, but you have evidently succeeded so far! Many thanks once again for providing such enjoyable, easy to read and historically interesting novels. Michael Mazowiecki PS I occasionally cross check your facts by using wikipedia and other sources. I was surprised by your mention of the Roman Arena in London (Londinium) as when I was a student, its location was completely unknown. Its since been confirmed as being under and in front of the City’s Guildhall.