bring starback back.
Jim

Dear Bernard,
Have just finished re-reading (5th or 6th time) ‘The Bloody Ground’ and, as always, I am left with the feeling that there are a few loose ends which really do need tying off. The main one, of course, is when (and how) is Billy Blythe going to get his come-uppance?
I mean, you do such a wonderful job creating your scoundrels that your readers inevitably develop an intense interest in knowing just how they eventually meet their end – at least, this reader does. For example, I experienced considerable (vicarious) satisfaction when fate finally caught up with Obediah Hakeswill even though I know you regret killing him off.
I realise, of course, that Starbuck and the American Civil War presents a vast canvas and it is unlikely (through your pen) that we will ever see Starbuck make it to 1865. But please, one more campaign, Gettysburg perhaps. Seems a fitting place for the dastardly Blythe to meet his end.
Regards,
Mike

Dear Mr. Cornwell,
I know you do not know when the next Starbuck book will be published (or even written), but do you think you could give your readers at least two months notice of publication as I for one will have to re-read all four of them again. I find, as with most people, that as I get older my memory is not quite as good as it was.
I have read and enjoyed most of your books but please please let us have another Starbuck soon.

Yours sincerely
Tony Riley