Dear Mr. Cornwell; I never write fan mail. But I shall make one exception. I was about to take a long trip by car and as a whim, picked up the audio book version of “Sharpe’s Fortress”. I do enjoy historical non-fiction, but have not really focused on much historical fiction in the past. Sharpe’s Fortress is the first and only book of yours I have read (heard), to this point. To say I was thrilled with your literary skill would be an understatement. While driving I almost missed an exit, I was that absorbed. I know I shall now pick up your other books in the series and you have risen to the top of my authors list. Why is it that English authors simply are the best? Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, G.B. Shaw, and even the dry wit of Douglas Brown and Terry Pratchett–two of my favorite authors–just simply can’t be matched! And may I add kudos to the narrator. His command of the Indian dialects, Scottish, Cockney, and the high English were wonderful. Your book(s) are a marvelous blend of history, ambiance, character, and action. I could see Dodd, Wellesley, Torrance, Hakeswill, and of course Sharpe through your excellent narrative. Well done, and thank you sir. I look forward to many more hours with these characters. Garth Aamodt