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Just finished Starbuck chronicles for third time, but first time in book order Seems very presumptuous of none writer/author but have spent more than 1 holiday walking the USA battlefields,( including Gettysburg on the 150th anniversary ) as part of US Grants Eastern battles Now at 83 and having mobility issues (so NO more walking tours) Please rethink your earlier comments and take Starbuck to the end He has earnt his place alongside Sharpe

Malcolm Robert Bird

Happy soon year and I hope it will be a better one in terms of family health, avoiding dentists (a good objective for everyone) and finishing up "Storm." For sure, "Storm" should fit into the chronology you have already laid-out with such care over the past 45 years.

I did notice in recent trips to the library (and I have also bought many of your works too, of course) that there has been no new Cornwell item in 2024. But then I realized, you have produced so many works in recent decades--even Grisham, Alan Furst and others have probably often said, "He got out another of those Saxon books already!?" So, no hurry. Your patient readers will be here.

I recently started working on an author page (me, mostly published in anthologies so far; short items). I had no idea that putting that thing together is almost like assembling a book! With all the pop-ups, urls leading to sites where you can purchase items, and so on. It is quite a project. As you know, marketing and self-promotion have their own logic, and must be handled thoughtfully. You want the thing to be effective, and welcoming. I'll keep at it.

In the meantime, may the soon year unfold peacefully!

Ken in the Pacific Northwest

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 I hope you had a nice Christmas and a good new year too you and your wife Judy. I had read on your website page that 2024 was a tough year, I'm sorry.

Wishing you the very best.

 

Warm regards, a fan

 

Mark Trevors

Hello sir,

I would just like to thank you for your work, I have really enjoyed it. I am a history lover and my favorite genre of TV shows are historical fictions. I watched the Last Kingdom for the first time a few years ago and just finished a rewatch a  couple months ago. I decided that I must read the books on which the show was based.

 

I have always been a pretty big reader, but since I’ve been out of high school (I just turned 26) most all of my time reading has been spent on non-fiction. I got the first Last Kingdom book from my local library a few weeks ago. It took me a few tries to really get in the swing of reading fiction again, but now I am hooked! I just started “Lords of the North” today and at this rate I should be done your series within the next couple of months. I’m really enjoying the details in the books and interested by the differences from the books to the show. Very enjoyable series! Thank you again!

Elijah

Dear Mr Cornwell

I have just finished reading The Last Kingdom series and had to tell you how much I enjoyed reading every book of the series.

I'm in my mid sixties, recently retired and i have rediscovered the joy of curling up with a good book for hours on end and I have to thank you for that. I've always liked history and the books have also made me look up and read more about this very important period in the history of England. I'm now avidly watching the TV drama series on Netflix!

Thank you again

With very best wishes

Sarah

 

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