Dear Mr Cornwell: I am a huge fan of your work and I just recently watched the interview you did for HarperCollins Canada. It is because of that particular interview that I’m writing this now. I was impressed by your interview in the sense that you portrayed yourself as not only a writer, but a lover of the craft. As an aspiring historical fiction writer myself, it is something I can appreciate, and sadly often loose sight of. I often get so caught up in writing, that it turns into work, instead of what it should be, pleasure. The reason I like your writing so much is that this fact is never lost upon your words. As one reads your books you not only convey a sense of realism, but true pleasure and belief in what you put to paper. It is because of this that your finished product feels so real, as if it was actually written by the character and not through him. Your style of writing reminds me of my favorite book, Eagle in the Snow by Wallace Breem. If you have not read this particular book, I suggest that you do, for it feels so real sometimes I wonder if Mr. Breem somehow actually was General Maximus. I wish you continued success. Josh.