As part of my Christmas our son bought me your account of “Waterloo”. Although I enjoy historical works , I usually find them quite laborious, however, I read your excellent work as easily as any novel and feel that I know a lot more about that terrible campaign now. I can also use “Slender Billy” as a nickname for one of our rugby player who is prone to making the wrong decision.  Incidentally I eagerly await the next instalment about Uhtred, who introduced me to your excellent works.

PETER D BROUGHTON