Dear Mr Cornwell I am an avid reader of your books. Especially the Sahrpe ones, being a history buff. I have yet to read so well researched books. If you ever have time to visit my country, please contact me. I will show you around this island that has more history than anyone would care to mention. I have to say that the greatest story NEVER told in fact or fiction was our great siege of 1565. How about 5000 knights of Malta defeated an 80,000 Turkish army. And despite the ravages of the next hreat siege of 1942, which ravaged Malta, it is all still there, still mostly pristine, and still waiting for an author of your calibre. Interested? Best regards Mario Debono, Malta