I met somebody recently who had just read their first Bernard Cornwell book and had that same look that I remember when I became addicted! I sat with envy as they raved about Sharpe (of course) knowing they could look forward to a long line of uninterrupted reading pleasure without having to wait eagerly for the next release. “Ah well” I thought what the heck and I started reading all my books from the beginning yet again! I’m sure you’re sitting somewhere in the sunshine Bernard but I hope I don’t make you too envious when I tell you I sailed out of Salcombe, Dartmouth and Teighmouth last weekend, the weather was appalling (of course) but that gives more time for reading!! James Brookes