Like you I am a Brit, who now lives in the USA. In the 20 years I had then been married to my wife, she had rarely if ever, seen me read a book. I daily read a newspaper and other articles, but never a novel.
For Christnas of 2012, Jeannie bought me a Kindle, and as an experiment I downloaded one of your Sharpe novels, since I had seen it on TV and always enjoyed the series.
Well one book led to another and last month, I finished every novel that you have written and read some twice. I am anxiously waiting for the new book in September and will take it with me on an upcoming trip to France.
The point of my writing is to say a great big thank you for your skill and ability in putting together a story which I find exciting and captivating. From the historic to the “modern day” sailing books I consume the stories avidly in a short time and then get the next one.
I suppose now I shall have to find another author to fill in the time before September 13th. I hope I can find one who is somewhere near your talent on story telling.
Thank you for what you do. It is a rare and wonderful gift that you share with the rest of us.
Sincerely
Ken Brown