Mr. Cornwell,

My father was an avid fan of yours for many years. He turned me onto your books when I was a teenager and I’ve read almost everything you’ve published since. We both love Richard Sharpe and he is spoken of in the same way you might an old familiar friend.

My father passed away last year after struggling with Parkinsons. Your books often helped him escape the bounds of his condition, allowed him to travel across miles and years. And now that he is gone, it is a great comfort to read your books and think on the endless conversations we had.

Thank you, Mr. Cornwell. Thank you for your brilliant stories. Thanks for giving me something to share with my dad and for these memories I keep of him.

Adam