I am writing to you from Cape Town, South Africa. I notice you were born in 1944, and I, in 1942. So we are both war babies. I am a long time fan. My great passions are collecting edged weapons and firearms, plus the Peninsula Wars and the American Civil War.I had very interesting parents. My father flew Spitfire’s in the Western Desert and Italy, and my mother was a Captain in the WAAF,and ferried Spitfires. Later in life, my father became a well known big game hunter, and from 7 years of age I became his avid apprentice. At heart I am a rifleman. After many hunting trips throughout Southern Africa, I became an Army Officer and trained sniper. I wish to thank you for many years of enjoyment reading your Sharpe and Starbuck novels. You are a suburb story teller, and unlike most author’s, your knowledge of military tactics and weapons is superb. I hope I did not bore you with my brief biography, but I wanted you to know that I am a reasonably knowledgeable fan. Once again, thank you!
Yours Sincerely,
Steve Theron.