Hello Bernard firstly I have just finished Lords of the North and yet again the Tales of Uthered has surpassed my expectations, a great book and looking foward to the next one in the autumn. I would like to ask that is there any chance Major.Starbuck will be brought back to us, in the last novel of the civil war series there are many battles left to fight and years of adventure ahead it seems a shame to leave such a great character with lots to offer in the wilderness when so many more tales could be written, I know your busy with new projects and the last Starbuck book was many years ago but will we ever even in the distant future read about Nate and his men charging with that Rebel Yelp it seems a massive shame never to hear from Starbuck and his brutish pals again. Cheers JIM, South London

Sir, I just recently retired from the military after 24 years. My last duty station was in Germany and was able to visit England several times. I am stating that just so I can let you know how your books put me back to places I have visited and enjoyed so much. Although Sharpe is my wife’s and mine favorite (we have the Videos), will there be any more Grail Quest and Starbuck novels? You are a wonderful writer and have give me many hours of being sent back to the past. Ernest Casey