Mr Cornwell
I have to this date the complete Sharpe series to include the videos starring Sean Bean.  In addition to that I have the original water color done by Tom Freeman for the cover of “Sharpe’s Devil”. It is my pride and joy of my Freeman collection, I have 24 of his prints and I am a personal friend of Tom’s. In addition I have the complete Grail Seires and Saxon Tales Series to date along with “Agincourt” and now “1356”. Needless to say I love your books.

The purpose of my email is to give you a suggestion for the the Sharpe Series.  After reviewing your works, I think to really complete the work is to write one or two books of Richard Sharpe’s life from his birth or childhood, to his joining the army through his first campaigns (Flanders), to his sailing for India with his regiment to which your book Sharpe’s Tiger begins. I know you have touched on his early life (pre army) in some of your books but the one thing has never been explained is why he joined the army.  I believe he joined to save his life if he was a footpad (thief or pick pocket).  Anyway sir it is a suggestion.  I know you have other works in the mill and a new Sharpe bok may not be in the future.  However, if you do plan to write another Sharpe book, I hope you consider my suggestion.  I am looking forward to hearing from you and to your next Saxon Tale.

Sincerely

Jim Goodwin