Mr. Cornwell,

A few years ago I was standing in line at a Barnes & Noble and while waiting came across your novel The Pale Horseman on a discount book table.  I purchased the book, loved reading it, and began searching out more of your works.  To date, I have now read 38 of your novels.  Everyone has been a pleasure to read.  I love a good story whether written or told, and you are one of the great historical storytellers.  However, it was in The Warlord Chronicles where I thought you took your art beyond storytelling and achieved great literature. I have given this trilogy as Christmas gifts to many of my friends.  This past year I finished reading the last of your Sharpe novels and the thought came to me that were the entire collection offered as a boxed set reasonably priced say in the $80 to $100 range that this would also make a great gift for the holidays.    So, possibly you could put in a word with your publishers?  A little late for Christmas this year, but I would love to give such a gift next year.  Until then, I will remain a faithful reader and gladly suggest your works to anyone seeking advice on a good book to read.

Richard Foster