Mr. Cornwell, In May, 2006, a law partner of mine gave me “The Last Kingdom” to read. Because of my love of history he thought I would enjoy it. He had just started “The Pale Horseman.” Naturally I fell in love with your books from the beginning! I finished volume 2 before he did! Since then, much to my wife’s dismay, I have finished 41 of your books! I just finished “Sharpe’s Devil.” I am happy Sharpe and Harper live happily ever after. Thomas of Hookton is my favorite character and have re-read that trilogy twice. Thank you for many, many hours of fantastic reading!! Patrick