Dear Sir Just a simple message of fandom. My parents are Quakers, and I am amused to find myself such an enthusiast of war stories! Yours in particular strike me with their realism, humour, and just plain good writing. (My other favourite is Flashman, but that’s apples and pears.) I came to Sharpe through the acting of Sean Bean, then the voice of William Gaminara. As a gay Englishman, whose best friend is a big man from Donegal, I get a bit flustered when I try and explain my fascination, but there we go. If you fancy a good read, my father John’s book on his experiences during WW2 is a gripping yarn, kind of a Quaker version of Papillon. His brother Timothy sadly died during the same war, but wrote some rather good poetry before he left us (at least Stephen Spender liked it). So, a big, big thank you for all your hard work. Very best wishes and thanks again, Pete