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Dear Bernard, Regarding the question of Hakeswill escaping from under the elephants foot. I have a vague recollection of Hakeswill Bragging about how he couldn't be killed in a later Sharpe book, and him mentioning sticking a knife or bayonet in the bottom of the elephant's foot. I have also noted how you regret killing Hakeswill, and I must say it is one of the few times I disagree with you. I was ecstatic when Sharpe finally managed to avenge his wife and himself. Regards Ed

Mr Cornwell, I just got done reading a interview you did for the publisher of your books in 1999. I am very sorry to hear you say Americans did not like your books. I am as American as they come. My family came to this country before it was a country and I love your books. I love the Richard Sharpe series. I have all the movies and 8 of the books. I want to collect all. I feel you have done a great job mixing history and fiction. I have also read others like Redcoat and the Arthur books. I have a couple on tape. I was in the Navy for 6 years and they helped me through some hard times in 91. Again keep up the good work and there are Americans that do love your writing even though it is mostly British;) Marty

I first saw Sharpe at the airport and it was love at first sight. Richard has my full attention. I love his ruthlessness and his laugh. I don't even mind his lice. Please don't stop! Glenda

Hello Bernard, just finished reading Scoundrel and your other thrillers bladdy good books, good adventures. I reckon Stormchild was the best like, maybe were have one more eh? Ross, Dublin Ireland.

Not to be bothersome, but I have recently began writing a novel, and although it probably shouldn't matter, I'm curious as to how many words were on the average page in your Arthur books. I'd just like some number to help me see the progress I am making, otherwise I get very discouraged. A Devote Fan - S.E. Deakins

Dear Sir, I travel in excess of 40,000 per year by car and have listened to all of your Sharpe Series on tape with great enjoyement. I wasn't aware there was a DVD collection until this past weekend while at the public library. The video ran very close to the original story line in Sharpe's Siege but missed out the American sailor. I have already decided to collect all of the series and look forward, as does my wife, to many hours of enjoyment. Thank you. Martin Taylor

Dear Mr. Cornwell- I throughly enjoyed SHARPE'S HAVOC. The book was beautifully written. It was definitely a very interesting story and a memorable reading experience. Good success with your future writings and endeavors. Have a marvelous week. Best, David

I would like to congratulate you on the excellent Grail Quest series that I have just read, which was absolutely brilliant. Although I read Heretic first as it was a Christmas present as soon as I had finished I rushed out to buy the other two in the series. I was very relieved to see Thomas of Hookton live to see another day at the end of Heretic and the whole series made me very proud and also very ashamed to be English, but as you say in the books this is how it was for all countries who were involved in warfare. I will now be going to buy the Arthur series and hopefully this will be just as entertaining and again make proud to be English like the brave English Archers and knights in the battle of Crecy. Thank you Bernard for some truly excellent novels and maybe one day you be kind enough to write another adventure with Thomas of Hookton. Alan Ralph

Dear Mr. Cornwell, it is always a pleasure to pick up a book and read it from cover to cover without stopping - this is what I do with your books. I was hooked on them through a lady I know who owns a book store. I told her I was on the hunt for an interesting read, she immediately pointed me in 'your' direction and I haven't stopped reading. I started with the Warlord Series, moved to Stonehenge, The Gallows Thief and now I'm on the Grail Series and A Crowning Mercy - yes two at one time - it's like an addiction to chocolate you have one piece and it's not enough. I just wanted to say thanks for your imagination and thank you for taking my brain on holiday and my own imagination far away to wonderful places. There are some stories I would like to see you do, but after reading your "notes" before emailing you I decided against it - however, I will wait to see what comes next. Many Thanks again - all the best! Karen Hamilton, Ontario Canada

I just wanted to thank you for years of learning and enjoyment. I first saw a Sharpe movie on Masterpiece Theater on PBS. It made me search high and low for one of the books. As a result I now have a strong interest in Britain's 19th century military history. And your great stories have gotten others in my family into it as well! Please keep up the good work. Lewis Martin