Hi Bernard, I encountered Rebel (Starbuck Chronicles) that a visiting American had donated in my school library (Mumbai, India) 15 years ago. Since then I have enjoyed countless hours reading and re-reading all the Starbuck chronicles, Grail Quest and Sharpe Series. Lovers of History across the world owe you a debt of gratitude as you introduce them to the magic of numerous past ages which can then be explored in greater depth. I had a question in this regard. While of course you must write on those periods which inspire you and we would enjoy anything you choose to write, I notice all your books till date are based on European and American History with leading characters who are mostly (for lack of a better word) white :) – Of course the part of the Sharpe series in India is an exception) I wonder if you have ever considered investigating a period of History from elsewhere in the world and writing a book which not only the history lovers of that region would love but would introduce the rest of the world to something new as well. It strikes me that a book set in any of the following periods or hundreds of others could prove interesting and offers good potential for maverick warriors like Sharpe and Starbuck. 1) The period when Genghis Khan and his descendants conquered huge swathes of the world in a few decades. 2) Any of dozens of distinct periods in Indian History eg. Adventures of a Maratha warrior (Western India) whose community rebelled against and defeated the Mughal empire several times their size and creating an empire in their own right. 3) The internal wars in Japan during the time of the Shoguns 4) Any part of Chinese history; say during any period of conflict with invading tribes from the north. 5) Any part of African history pre-colonization say when the Zulus created their empire or even pre-colonial South American say Mayan or Inca history (It is true historical records for this would be limited) 6) Any period in Native American history before European arrival or before they were a significant force in North America. 7) Any period of West Asian history not necessarily the crusades (possibly a lot more fighting occurred between Muslim nations than with crusaders even curing the centuries of the crusades) Would love to know your thoughts. Please feel free to edit this post if you would like to post it on your site. I think I got carried away with the topic :) Cheers Ryan.