Mr. Cornwell, I just finish reading Enemy of the God and Winter King, and can’t wait to start reading Excalibur. I have read most of your series, and I can say that the Warlord series is on the top of my favorite list. The characters are wonderful! It is a pity that you will not consider to write another of this fine series. And Derfel Cadarn has replaced Richard Sharpe as my Cornwellian hero. I still like Sharpe, but Derfel has the values that distinguish him from the other heroes of yours. I have two questions: 1. All of your heroes came from unhappy family/childhood – Sharpe was a son of a whore, Derfel a son of a slave, Thomas Hookton a son of a crazy monk, and Nate Starbuck was estranged from his violent father. Do you think heroes could not come from a happy family/childhood? It can also be a good story is one of your future heroes do come from a more cheerful upbringing. 2. Have you ever considered writing historical fiction of other nation, other than anglo-saxon/british backgrounds? Atilla the Hun or the gallant Samurai can perfectly fit into your Cornwellian universe of brave warriors and vicious warlords. Thanks, Budi