Dear Mr Cornwell I love all your books – the Arthurian trilogy are the finest historical fiction I have ever read and so convincing as to appear factual. I have a question: as a literary character, what do you think of Flashman? I ask, because if your heroes / central characters have a fault (in my humble opinion) it is that they are a little too moral in their motivation and behaviour – even when being bad they are good. I have always wanted to talk to GMF and find out what he really thought of Flashman – my own view is that he is literatures greatest hero, but as the world’s best writer I would value your considered opinion. Cheers, and please keep writing – you could do a great Robin Hood! Cheers Jerry

Dear Sir, I really enjoy re-reading your books and I remember your mentioning the Hornblower Series. What do you think of the Flashman Series by author G. M. Fraser? Sincerely yours. NS.