Dear Mr Cornwell, I first stumbled on the Sharpe novels a few years ago (any book with Sean Bean on the cover was bound to catch my attention) and have been a great fan ever since. Having run out of Sharpe novels, I’ve recently read your Warlord series which I loved. I don’t agree with your comments about rewriting the first third of the Winter King- for me, you made Arthur’s world come to life. Likewise your wonderful Grail trilogy – I’m thrilled to read you’re doing a new Thomas of Hookton novel as he’s a great character too. I also think you create great villains – my favourites would have to be Guy Vexille (a compelling portrait of a fanatic) and the inimitable Hakeswill. I know you killed him off but is there any chance he might make another appearance – he’s much too good to waste. Thanks for all your wonderful work and may you write many more novels, regards Isabel Robinson