Mr. Cornwell
Good day to you. I am presently partly complete in reading The Flame Bearer and I feel compelled to pause and write you this note to say thank you. I have thoroughly enjoyed all your books and feel compelled to express my gratitude for creating so many compelling and immersive books. I envy your skill in creating these worlds that, unlike pure fantasy, are grounded in historical fact. I never lived in a world where the Danes might invade, or the church might hold my lands in forfeit, or the rigors of the Napoleonic wars might condemn me to the forlorn hope. Your tales are a reminder of humanity’s real struggles in history, now blunted by the great nuclear peace. To the extent you find satisfaction hearing from those who derive enjoyment from your craft, I hope this note finds you well and encourages you to keep up the good work.
Kind regards,
Matt