Mr. Cornwell, My Mother was visiting Hatchards Book Store in London recently and she found out you were doing a book signing for “Sharpe’s Escape” the next day. She wasn’t going to be able to be in London that day, but bought a copy for me and asked for the staff to give it to you to sign (but they made no guarentees) Much to my delight, you not only signed it, but addressed it too me. A very nice jesture! Thank you. I just finished the book and enjoyed it tremendously. Just before reading your book, I read the Osprey Campaign series book on Bussaco which really increased my enjoyment of your novel. Thanks again for taking the time to sign the book for me. I look forward to picking up another Sharpe novel soon. Best Regards, James