Dear Mr Cornwell, It almost goes without saying, but thank you for a stunning catalogue of great literature. I have thoroughly enjoyed every book, and have used them to persuade my illiterate younger brother that reading can be a great experience. You must get requests like these all the time, but a school friend of mine once asked whether you might name a character after him. Lo and behold, Lt Jack Bullen was born. I was hoping that you might do the same for me. I realise that Henry Venmore-Rowland is a bit more of a mouthful, so no hard feelings if this is unfeasible. If it would be easier, fell free to mutate my name to create a character in your next Saxon saga. I am half Welsh, if that helps. Many thanks, and please don’t stop writing, Henry V-R