Hello Mr. Cornwell, it’s me again. I wrote you previously while doing a report on your book, ‘Sharpe’s Havoc’. I was just wondering, out of a curiosity that I’ve developed, what was your favourite book to write? I know that as a writer you must enjoy all of your books equally, but if you could pick one Sharpe’s book, what one would it be?

Also, I realize that your parents were both militarily employed, and I was wondering if it was this relation between the creation of your life and war that has influenced your war writing? If you’re not too busy, could you post a reply to this? If you don’t get the time don’t worry about it, I wouldn’t want to inconvenience you. Have a nice day Mr. Cornwell. One of your biggest fans: Joshua Taylor