Dear sir, I have discovered your books a few years ago only, through one of their very few french translations (I am french actually). So I’m glad to say I still have a long way to go before I experience the frustration of the reader yearning for your next writings. I may even say that you cost me a lot, maybe not in money but in time and room on my bookshelves ! My question is: why are most of your stories not published in french (except I think the Arthur series ?). I find it hard to believe that french publishers simply don’t go for non-french heroes. I’m sure the wounds of the Guerre de Cent Ans, and even of Napoleonic wars should be healed by now… As far as I know, the maritime adventures of Horatio Hornblower did well on our shores ! Or is there maybe a more financial explanation ? I am really at a loss and the more I read you, the less I understand… Hope you announce a coming french version before I feel compelled to translate you myself for the benefit of my own family ! Thanks anyway for the past and coming fun, and the many sleepless nights. Sophie B