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Dear Mr Cornwell,

It has been a strong desire of mine to reach out to you and express my gratitude in the many books that you have written.

In particular the Sharpe series which I adore reading. Sharpe and Harpers enduring journey has been a source of comfort too me, either when I'm commuting or during my work breaks or simply for pure pleasure.

The wondrous way Mr Cornwell you research battles and express the napelonic years is incredible. I can picture the scenarios and the vibrant characters through your excellent penmanship.

Obadiah Hawkeswill as the recurring "villian" of sorts was excellently written.

I recently took a trip to Japan and brought along one of your books. It was a great comfort, as I was travelling alone.

One note I'd love too mention, is I'm so happy that in sharpes trafalgar - Nelson and Sharpe met.

Nelson is a personal hero of mine, who I've also researched and read many books on.

Too think such a man existed and what incredible feats.

Thank you Mr Cornwell for your Sharpe books.

I've not come to the end yet. I've just finished sharpes regiment (my 16th Sharpe book read now).

They are a pleasure and I will always treasure them and the talent that you have in writing them. Your pen has made a large part of my life enjoyable and content.

Thank you Mr Cornwell and Merry Christmas to you and your wife Judy Cornwell.

Wishing you the very best.

Warm regards, a fan

Mark Trevors

Just wanted to say how much I love your writing.  I am captured after one page and am two thirds of the way through the Warlord Chronicles.  I am 70 years old and have been reading avidly since the age of 6.  Uhtred is the only character I have come across that I actually miss each time I finish one of the books in this series. He feels like an old friend. You are a marvellous writer. Thank you.

Linda Reid

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I don't want to tell you anything important and I don't ask you for anything. I'm just an ordinary person from the Czech Republic and I would just like to thank you.

Next year in March I will be 60 years old, I have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. My youngest daughter had really serious problems, we were afraid if she would live and then if she would walk. All this happened in 2010, when she was 10 years old. In 2013 I went diving with her for the first time in the sea, she now has a boyfriend, is studying and I hope she can live a full life. She brought me your books. Before that I loved Harry Potter and many other Czech and foreign books.

She brought me your "The Last Kingdom" from the so-called store, "cheap books" - that's where you can sometimes get great things and for poor students it's a good source of gifts for parents. I only say this because I still remember the moment that changed me so significantly. When I devoured the first volume of Uthred's story, I was looking for another. So I was given another volume as a gift because they had it there too and cheaply, so it was a good gift to stock up on.

Since then I've fallen in love, I've read all of about Uthred, the Archer, Sharp, Azincourt and the Warrior's Tale.

Thank you for all of this and please don't be angry if my words are a dozen.

The only problem I have had with your books was when, in a discussion about formal attire for a family event, I defied my wife by saying (I think these are Uthred's words) that "a real man walks around in a steel shirt with and a leather lining that smells of the dried blood of his enemies."

I've never read anything so beautiful in my life, I've never had such great friends as Uthred, Sharp, Harper and others.

Petr Plachký

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

 

Two years ago I had a toddler and a newborn with severe reflux who barely slept. I was overwhelmed and overtired and I read to make the nights more bearable. I started the Winter King and was instantly hooked. At a time I was averaging 4 hours of sleep a night, I actually stayed up late to finish your novel (I had to know what happened at Lugg Vale!). Later on, when I read Excalibur I adored the part where Taliesin says the mark of a great bard is if listeners will forgo needed sleep to hear them. By your own metric, you are a gifted writer and storyteller.

 

I'm sure you've heard all the praises before so I am sorry if this is repetitive. The descriptions are so lovely that I read several over and over before moving to the next page. The yearnings and failings of the characters feel as relevant today as they would have been 1500 years ago. The books make insightful and cutting observations about human nature. I cried at the ending to the series. Your work gave me something to be excited about and enjoy during the dark winter nights. I read the Saxon Stories next and then Stonehenge and savored all of them as well.

 

I am so grateful for your work, which has so helped me. (And if you are wondering, my son eventually started sleeping, which made everything easier except finding time to read.)

Sarah Mendez

I'm very sorry to hear about your year.  I will be praying for you and your wife.  I hope 2025 is much better. Thank you for all of the joy you've given me, over the many years I've read your books.

 

Sincerely,

Matt Jacobs

Sir, I am nearly finished Sharpe's Command, looking forward to read what Mr Sharpe gets up to next, can't wait, I have read/kept the series so far.

 

Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

Kind regards,

Pete

Bernard,

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the years of joy your writings have brought into my life. As you navigate life's challenges, I hope you continue to discover those small moments of joy that help us persevere through difficult times. Please know that I eagerly anticipate your next book, whenever it may arrive.

I hope you enjoy the holidays,

Matt

My best wishes for your problems this year to disappear No need to apologise your books are always worth waiting for As the saying goes May best of your past be the worst in your future Looking forward to reading Sharpes next adventure

Michael OConnell

Hello

I just thought i would give you a little message to say thank you for everything you have done, Your books are amazing! with such detail and knowledge, i am addicted to them, i can honestly say i think i own 80% of your books. Your books bring history to life and they will all be saved for my kids to read and learn as i have. The books have inspired me to start writing and i have just had an offer for publication accepted for something i wrote in a day on a whim- alas it is only a kids book but it is to be published nonetheless, Thank you for the many history lessons and hours of enjoyment.

 

Many many thanks

Mike Clark

Seasons greeting to you Sir..

I would like to thank you.. being somebody who enjoyed the last kingdom.. which I understand Is based on your Saxon Stories.

 

I think Utred son of Utred.. should come out of retirement.

Keith Jones

 

Ps - if you haven't seen it.. Vikings on Amazon prime is also very good.