Hello Bernard, Although I am an unpublished author, I would not dream of sending you my manuscripts, although, of course, any help in getting an agent or publisher would always be welcome. No, my reason for writing is to give you an idea for a possible late Sharpe story – an idea which I give you ‘free-gratis-and for nothing’ as they say. Have you ever thought of writing a story about Sharpe’s daughter, Antonia, when she grows up – maybe she looks like Teresa but has many of Sharpe’s attributes (or vices) maybe she is an excellent swords woman. I’m sure an interesting story would occur to you and I’d love to read it if you ever decide to write it. I hope you will not be offended by my writing to you and would be delighted if you were able to reply (but I won’t hold my breath). My very best wishes to you and my thanks for the many years of happy reading you have given me. Patricia M Smith

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I just wanted to know what happened to Sharpe’s children? Thanks very much for your time. Sincerely, Zachary Paul