Mr. Cornwell, I’ve read all your Sharpe books, the Grail Quest books, Redcoat, and now the Saxon Stories. Sharpe is ever memorable. The best character in historical fiction I’d say– followed of course by Derfel (classically memorable) and now it seems Uhtred. I still have many of your books to read and I am thankful for that because there are so many good stories waiting for me. But having read all the Sharpe books to date, I am envious of the fellow who has just discovered them and is just beginning to read them for the first time. But I would like to congratulate you on your award. You certainly deserve the Order of the British Empire… and to be awarded it from the Queen no less! You’ve done a wonderful service to English history and English culture. Not very many authors can so impactfully entertainingly and gracefully tell English history. The Queen is right in awarding you and I think the Queen speaks for all your readers in acknowledging you. You have my compliments! NP