Dear Mr Cornwell. I have been reading your books since the early 80’s and eagerly await every new one. As you have now going backwards in time and expanding Sharpe’s adventures I wonder how you manage to remember what Richard has done who he has met/killed etc. Do you have to reread your own work either side of the new novel? or do you have a manual listing names, places and such from each story. Now in my 60’s I trust you will continue writing into ripe old age so that I can continue to read Britain’s best author. regards, Michael