I just wanted to let you know that your books have been a wonderful escape for me. I am a new teacher (history…of course) at a public school and sometimes getting through the day seems like a task Mr. Sharpe should be taking on instead of me (I could use a Harper to help keep the kids under control as well). Reading your books at the end of the day helped me retain my sanity during my first year. A couple years ago, I picked up a copy of Sharpe’s Escape at a local book store on a friend’s recomendation. Since then, I have read all 20 Sharpe books (just picked up Sharpe’s Fury yesterday!), the Grail Quest series, the Nate Starbuck’s series,and the Warlord trilogy as well as all of of your other Novels. I must say that I am most looking forward to Uhtred’s future adventures (January is far too long for us in the states!) But thank you again and keep writing! Michael Foor