As an avid reader of your books( with an odd ‘Flashman’ novel thrown in). May I pick your brains? I loved ‘Gallows Thief’, strong hero (Waterloo veteran of course!) and side kick (hard ex sergeant, of course!) Is there going to be an other? Also enjoyed ‘Red Coat’, one of the first I read of yours, did you ever intend to continue this character? More power to your elbow. Matt Rowe

I’ve been a devoted reader of your work for years and especially love the Sharpe series. I recently visited Ardsley House in London and felt as if I knew Wellington. But as much as I love Sharpe, will you continue the “Gallows Thief” as a series? I can see that one really taking off! John Collins