I am an avid reader (I have over 900 books in my library) but I’ve never in my life written a fan letter to any author… before now. I first bought your books after watching several Sharpe films on PSB. At the time I had a crush on Sean Bean, but after reading the Sharpe novels I realized it was the dialogue and characterization that I really enjoyed, and that had more to do with you than with Mr. Bean. I have all the Sharpe novels (& the Arthur Books, Grail Quest & Stonehenge) and I eagerly await each new addition. I recently visited the historic Citadel Hill, a British Fort in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and I entered into conversation with one of the tour guides. He was amazed at how much I (a 40 year old French Canadian woman,) know about early 19th century British soldiering, until I admitted my knowledge mostly came from your Sharpe books. I hope you continue writing many many more novels, though it’s a bit frustrating having to wait almost a year before a new novel comes out, have it read in 2-3 days, then have to wait another year for the next one… haha. Sincerely, Odette Dugas