Mr Cornwell: I am about to review The Fort for Amazon U.S.( I am one of their Amazon Vine reviewers) and I read a review copy. I have a question. I think your portrayal of Peleg Wadsworth reflects your opinion of him as a “great man” as per your comments in the historical note. But there is a timidity, a reticence or an acute awareness of station that is also a striking aspect of your portrayal of him. Though we cannot assign blame to him for the disastrous siege – Lovell must get the lion’s share – Wadsworth’s reserve is certainly a contributing factor. At least that is my impression of his actions as portrayed. Was that your vision of the character? Because I read a review copy of The Fort (which may be subject to changes), knowing that my sense of the character coincides with your ultimate vision of Peleg Wadsworth would be extremely helpful. Your novel is an exemplary rendering of an event and an era and I wish to furnish my review with the depth and the accuracy that it merits. I know you are quite busy but if you find the time for a brief response I would be deeply appreciative. Respectfully, Mike Birman