Hello Mr Cornwell, First of all, I can’t write to you without, (like so many others before me) expressing mine and my father’s complete love of your books. They have truly inspired me to take a keen interest in British and European history. I have thoroughly enjoyed all your Medieval and Dark age series’, but like so many I go back to the Sharpe stories again and again. ‘Sharpe’s Siege’ being a favourite. Firstly I am interested to know if the Patrick Lassan who appears in the Starbuck Chronicles is indeed meant to be Sharpe and Lucille’s son, and will a book ever emerge in which he is the main protagonist? Secondly, how much time do you spend in the UK? do you ever spend holidays here? Or do you only come back for research or Marketing campaigns for new books? I would love for you to do a book signing in the midlands area! Many thanks for taking the time to read this, Keep up the good work! Liam