Dear Bernard Cornwell,

I’ve just finished reading Alan Schom’s book, ‘One Hundred Days’ and enjoyed seeing Waterloo from the French side.  I wonder, did you model your Pierre Ducos on the real-life Fouche?

Is there any real chance of another Richard Sharpe novel? Or has may wish consigned me to joining The Forlorn Hope?   I look forward to hearing that ElizabethII has awarded you a Knighthood.  Sir Bernard Cornwell sounds pretty damn good to me.

Cheers

David Rolfe