Mr. Cornwell, A Few More Questions… 1. I’ve read that C.S.Forester was a huge inspiration for you in creating Sharpe, but I was wondering if you were also familiar with the works of P.C. Wren; specifically his famous novel “Beau Geste”? I ask because some of the concepts in the book like the sadistic sergeant, the warring tribes and the lost sultan’s treasure seem to echo in your excellent India trilogy as well. 2. What are some of your favorite paintings/painters from the Napoleonic period? I ask because I recently tracked down Haythornthwaite’s wonderful “Napoleonic Source Book” and it is bursting with many fine and vivid paintings and drawings of the period. Do you ever use paintings to inspire you to write or understand more clearly what was going on? In your experience, are any of the paintings really accurate or are they mostly overly romanticized? 3. Ever thought about writing of the Zulu War? Isandlwana, Rorke’s Drift, Ulundi etc..probably alot of vertile story ground. 4. Have you read the recently translated novel “Captain Alatriste” by Spanish writer Arturo Perez-Reverte? If so what did you think of it? 5.What do you think is more likely to happen first- you publishing another Starbuck Chronicle or one of your books being selected for Oprah’s Book Club? ..thanks again for your time, professionalism and excellent work. R.Kulb Phila. PA