Dear Mr Cornwell ,
Firstly thank you for such a remarkable book in ” Waterloo “. I had already read all your Sharpe books and the wonderful series on Uhtred . However , during family research I discovered that my Great Great Grandfather served in the 1st Foot Guards under Lt. Colonel Maitland. Your book provided tremendous insight into the battle and where William Grist would have been stationed. The Grenadier Guards have provided me with the muster roll for the Foot Guards after the battle and I have been able to ascertain that William was shot in the leg. He was discharged and I also have a copy of those papers. I have just returned from spending three days visiting the museums at Waterloo and walking the battle field. I could not have gained such insight without your book. Further I would not have been able to understand the pain and suffering of those who were there in a major event in our history.
Grateful thanks.
Stephen Grist