Mr. Cornwell I have to say I was never a fan of reading. When I was in the 10th grade my english teacher assigned me a book report and I selected Sharpe’s Eagle from his list. I quickly devoured that book and find myself soon finishing the rest of the series. Since then I anxiously wait for the newest editions of Sharpe’s adventures. I am a U.S. Marine Sergeant and while overseas last year during the war while doing my laundry I ran into a British Sergeant reading Sharpe’s Havoc. I quickly wrote my sister in California to send me a copy. I just wanted to know how much I enjoy your books and that the stories of Richard and Patrick is pretty much the only literature that motivates me to read. Please keep writing sir, and I will keep reading. Sergeant Keith Jackson USMC