Dear Mr Cornwell
I recently read The Fort. Once I had finished the main text I had a number of questions but these were all addressed in the Historical Note. Intriguingly however, you included your thoughts on the military capabilities of a number of the characters featured in the book itself and of that period. It made very interesting reading. Would you be kind enough to reveal your top five military figures throughout history?
Thank you for The Fort. It really is a superb piece of work, and if I may say so, the type of book at which you excel.
With very best wishes,
Robert.