Hello Mr Cromwell,

I was reading the book ‘Wellington’ by Richard Holmes and came across a passage about when Nelson met Wellington for a very brief encounter. I just wanted to ask (and I know ‘what ifs’ are not really predictable) what you think the two would have made of each other had Nelson survived the Battle of Trafalgar? Do you think these to great commanders would have worked well together? or do you think the two great personalities would have clashed more often than not?

looking forward to reading the Flame Bearer in October (I hope I find time as my first child is due to be born soon).

many thanks,

Luke Fieldhouse