Sir, I’ve never written to an author before but, in my 68 years of reading I have never enjoyed an author more than I do you. Having read every one of your works, and I too am a fan of Hornblower, history being my great love, I can hardly contain myself in anticipation of your next historicly oriented novel. I just finished “The Pale Horseman” and your picture on the back cover convinced me that I would really like to know this fellow, maybe even buy you a pint in a Scottish pub! Being a documented descendent of most of the French Kings, from 460, the Scottish Kings from 1100 and the Plantagenetts, these wonderful tales take on a special meaning for me. Keep up the good work! No answer is necessary, just keep working! Bob Ervin