Hi Bernard

Just had a weeks holiday in stormy Tenerife good job I took all 5 of your nautical thrillers what a great read they were , loved the character of Harry Abbot who appeared in 2 of the books .

I met you in Northumbria University and had the honour of getting you gowned up for your honorary doctorship and we talked about my favourite character of all time Thomas of Hookton and was hoping you would revive him .

I can’t wait to read Sharpe’s command which I have on order .

Keep well and keep the books coming .

Thank you so much Colin Mead