Dear Mr. Cornwell, After having read the Starbuck books I have developed quite an interest in the American Civil War as it seems like such a fascinating period of history. I have looked on Amazon for the most highly acclaimed books on the subject and have found none more highly recommended that Shelby Foote’s The Civil War: A Narrative. I was just wondering if you have read this in your research for Starbuck and, if so, would you recommend it? Regards, David Heaton