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Richard Sharp was a National Service RM officer. As a 2Lt in 1959 he served in X Troop at ITCRM under the command of Maj. Bull Bavin. Another officer in the Troop was 2Lt Rory Wotherston another fine rugby player. XTroop was the training and test troop for all recruits culminating in the commando tests and the winning of the coveted 'Green Beret'. I was an NS 2Lt. and was trained by Rory and saw them both on a daily basis whilst completing my commando course. Richard Sharp was very well respected and of a modest disposition. He was a very fine young officer and liked by all. Hence he is a good role model for your hero. Charles Lovelace

Submitted March 30, 2004

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How nice to know that art follows life. Thankyou.

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Mr. Cornwell, I just wanted to take the time to write to you and compliment you on your vast body of work, almost all of which I have read. I admit I first heard of Sharpe via the television and the series starring Sean Bean, but ever since I began to read the Sharpe books a few years ago I have been a devoted fan. Your just completed Grail Quest series was an original work that I very much enjoyed. I was also wondering if there will be any more Starbuck Chronicles, I would like to have seen your take on the rest of the Civil War. I am currently working on my Master's Degree in History, a decision in which your books influenced me a great deal. I cannot wait till the next Sharpe adventure comes out, I will be first in line this coming Tuesday. Thanks for some great reading adventures, Respectfully yours, Joshua Moser Flemington, NJ

Submitted March 30, 2004

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Thank you Joshua. I do hope to get back to Starbuck eventually. I hope you'll enjoy Sharpe's Escape.

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I know authors like to write about things with which they are familiar. I also heard that you live on Cape Cod. The early settlers were mostly English on the Cape so please write a series about the early people who settled on the Cape. I dont think it has been done and my early relatives were some of those people. I dont put any claim on the idea and you can use it freely. By the way, the library at Barnstable would be a great resource. Norm Baker of the Cape Cod Bakers (Presently living in Atlanta and missing the Cape)

Submitted March 30, 2004

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It's a good idea, but like most good ideas someone got there first - William Martin, whose book is called Cape Cod and is an inter-generational saga which starts with the first English settlers. So I'm leery of encroaching on his territory, but who knows? One day, perhaps.

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I notice on your sites' Diary page that you've removed mention of a North American tour for Sharpes Escape. Please tell me it's an oversight!! I was able to get Sharpes Havoc signed in Virginia last year and thoroughly enjoyed hearing you speak. Ron Malecki

Submitted March 30, 2004

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Sorry Ron, it's not an oversight. We thought there might be a US tour, but it's not going to happen this year. Details for the Canadian tour should be posted by the end of the week.

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hi.. I'm in Australia and I love Sharpe, it's amazing how it spurs your imagination. I really hope you continue to create more Sharpe books as I will always continue to read - thanks for bringing me back to reading. Tristan

Submitted March 30, 2004

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Hi, I have just been to the local WH Smith and seen Sharpe's Eagle with a new cover. I am surprised as the old cover was just 'new', but I really like the new new cover, portaying the battle of Valdelecasa, I was tempted to buy it, may still do, my copy is pretty tattered looking. Sorry you stopped work on Warrior, and am looking forward to Sharpe's Escape and the Alfred book. Adrian.

Submitted March 29, 2004

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Bernard I love your books and have read and reread all your work. The mix of history and fiction is just great. I was hoping that you would be writing a new Starbuck book soon as I would like to know how Starbuck got on after the battle of Sharpsberg. Cheers and thank you for so many enjoyable hours, Peter Handford, Wodonga, Victoria Australia

Submitted March 29, 2004

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I was first introduced to Sharpe on the History Channel here in Canada. My new boyfriend and I began to spend Friday evenings with Sharpe and his Chosen Men and during the course of the series fell in love with each other. We are now living in our new home, and were delighted last night to see Sharpe's Rifles on tv again. It's been almost 3 years since we first began watching the series and can't wait to see more. My boyfriend loves the cameraderie of the men, and I love the romance of the stories. Thank you for giving us something to enjoy together. Donna

Submitted March 29, 2004

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I recently purchased Sharpe's Tiger and Sharpe's Devil audio books read by Sean Bean. It was so wonderful to hear Your story read by His voice (Sean - Sharpe). Do you have any pull/clout to convince Sean to do a few more? (wishful thinking, but one can always hope). Donna

Submitted March 23, 2004

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No clout at all, but if I see him, I'll ask!

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Well I'm hooked now. I started with Sharpe's Trafalgar and had to read Sharpe's Prey right after. Believe it or not I loved the story of Sharpe and Lady Grace. I was very shocked that you killed her off in Sharpe's Prey. I thought it would make a very good story for Sharpe to have an aristocratic wife. I didn't know that you had written Sharpe on pennisula fighting the French before you wrote Sharpe's Trafalgar. Even though I am disappointed, (I don't know why a fighting man can't have a mate that would be equal to him in bravery) I am hooked on the series and am plowing my way through all the books. What a wonderful, straight forward character you've created. Betty

Submitted March 23, 2004

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I was sorry to see Lady Grace go as well. I guess it's the price I pay (or Sharpe pays) for writing the books out of order. (You haven't met Teresa yet?)