Mr. Cornwell, Early in 2008, I was introduced to your writing via a recommendation on George RR Martin’s website. Since then, I’ve devoured some 14 or so of your works. I force myself to take a break every now and again so I don’t exhaust your entire catalog too quickly. Inspired by your novels, I’ve even read some excellent nonfiction (Juliet Barker, Desmond Seward, etc.) lately. I never would have guessed I’d be so fascinated by British history, but I suppose these things are instilled in us when we’re young and it’s up to us to unlock them as adults. So first off, a hearty thanks for the hours of entertainment, and for expanding my love of history in general. Two Questions: First, born and bred in Western Pennsylvania, I’ve always been interested in The French and Indian/Seven Years War. Can you recommend any good books on the subject?

Second, The Arthur trilogy is probably my favorite of your works. While I can fully understand not wanting to continue with the characters, have you ever considered the idea of a prequel or maybe even stories set in the same time period with different protagonists? I’ve not yet read Stonehenge, so maybe that book would scratch this particular itch. Looking forward to what comes next, Justin