Sharpe's Escape. On page 300 Jack Bullen is 19 on page 309 he's 20! Quick birthday. Philip Knowles
Yes, you're right - I guess that's what war can do to a man.
Bernard Cornwell, Nice one! Spotted the C.S. Forester character running the wrong way during a French attack, leading to him being the 'green Englishman' in 'Death to the French', i.e. Matthew Dodd! What will you do next? Have (and love) all your books Tony Ingham
Looking forward to reading about Uthred, since I am of an age and a Viking re-enactor. Having stood in a shield-wall with a score of others and faced down the like, wearing 35lbs of mail shirt and carrying a bloody great oak shield and hefty sword, I know it for the least part of the sweating, greasy-footed, panic-stricken hell it must have been. I have my own novel (about the Rus) in the making and hope to send you a copy one day! Meanwhile - thanks for all the rainy-day enjoyment.
Bob Low
Thanks! Good luck with your book - I'll look forward to reading it.
I've been a fan of your books ever since I read Sharpe's Eagle after a friend's recommendation. I just picked up Sharpe's Escape at the book store yesterday and I'm really enjoying it. I just have one simple request though; please write another Starbuck book! Thanks for all of the great books. Charles Cone
Don't answer this. I just want to comment on your latest Sharpe book "Sharpe's escape." It's time Sharpe stuck with one woman, and I think Sarah Fry will suit. You should do something nice for her since her reputation is in shatters, she will probably never be able to get another respectiable job, and she has no money. You've made her a strong, interesting woman (and of course, attractive). Keep her. This is the opinion of a female fan.
Hi, I live in England and I'm 15. I first read 'Sharpe's Rifles' a few months ago and since then I have read many of the others in the series. I think they are amazing books; they really depict those terrible days of the Napoleonic Wars and they bring them alive. I am now reading 'Sharpe's Sword' but so far, my favourite is 'Sharpe's Tiger' because of the strong Indian culture presented in it. Thank-you very much. Sophie Wicks
Thanks for your message Sophie, I'm very glad to hear from you.
After not reading novels for many years, for a variety of reasons, I have tended to lose track of writers that I like. Recently, during a long spell away from work I was browsing in the library when I happened upon the Winter King. Taken as much by the cover picture as anything I took it home and sat down to read. I have reputedly never been so quiet for so long. Sadly I have now read all the Arthur books, but enjoyed them enormously. Thank you very much indeed. Glenn Rogers
Dear Sir, Not so much a question, merely an appreciative comment or two; Being raised on Forrester et al I have been fascinated by the Napoleonic Wars from a very early age even wargaming in the late 60's and reading all I could lay my hands on, (The Longford series was amazing). Every Sharpe book published makes me dust off the whole series and start again until I can get to the new book chronologically. Thankyou for an amazing series. I even forgive the very few historical inaccuracies, made wonderfully clear at the end of each and every novel. Keep Sharpe and Harper marching!! Regards Chris
G'day Mr Cornwell. I'm not usually one to write letters or emails such as this, but I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for the many, many hours of reading pleasure, your writing has given me. Your books, in particular, the Sharpe series, have accompanied me on several operational deployments with the Australian Defence Force, and although they are now somewhat dog-eared, they sit patiently on my bookshelf, ready for the next one. Whilst I certainly could NOT say that Richard Sharpe makes a good role model for my fellow soldiers, I find the spirit of adventure and determination you have created with your characters a most admirable trait. I await Sharpe's next march eagerly. regards Dale McGrath PS-Patrick Harper's decendants could very well be Australian however...
No, I suppose Sharpe does not make a good role model...but I do thank you for your kind words.
Dear Mr Cornwell, thanks for "Sharpe's Escape" another great one. I have "fought" along side Sharpe since I read a review of "Sharpe's Sword" in the evening standard lord knows how many years ago. Like yourself I now live in the U.S but in Florida, and I look forward to the publication of your books with a hunger. To use an old phrase "you lead others follow". r.m.campbell