Dear Mr Cornwell, I recently discovered your novels, and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed reading them. I started with the Starbuck Chronicles, and have moved on to Sharpe’s early adventures in India. I’ve been most impressed by the historical detail in the novels – I have a degree in History, but was surprised how much I learnt from the books. You clearly put a lot of research and effort into your novels, and I (and I’m sure many others) appreciate it. I hope at some point you will return to the era of rifles and black powder, although no doubt the fans of your novels set in other historical eras have strong views to the contrary! Best regards and keep up the good work! James, Greenwich, London