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Mr. Cornwell, I am a 22 year old seamen that just graduated from Texas A&M. Believe it or not, but I have a lot of spare time on my hands when I am offshore. I just finished the Arthur books and Stonehenge. I am starting the Sharpe books and just wanted to thank you for your help in passing the time. Thank You, Daniel Blanton

Hello I recently bought a used copy of Stonehenge and I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed it. I've already given it to two friends & my mother to read. I love that sort of work (I'm also a huge fan of the late Gary Jennings) & I'll be buying more of your books in the future. Thanks so much for writing it! Gevera Bert Piedmont

Dear Bernard, just a note to say that after taking your recommendations I bought and read both Sears Gates of Richmond (Kind of interesting to think how the US Civil would have turned out differently if McClellan had taken Porter's advice and counter attacked at Malvern Hill) and Pagets Wellington's battlefields. Both excellent books and I can see why you used them. On a counter I can really recommend To the North Anna river Grant and Lee May 13-25 1864 by Gordorn C Rhea the book about probably the least famous of their fights in the 40 days. And Redcoats and Greyjackets by Donald Graves about the battle of Chippwea. (Struck by how rather Sharpe like characters both Thomas Pearson and John Nortorn are). P.S Will the next Sharpe book (after Escape) be about Albuera and skip Barossa cause it seems a bit absurd for even Sharpe to get to there besides which it is a lot less dramatic engagement than the Blood bath at Albuera which as one historian said seems rather tragic since they still could not capture Badajoz and had to wait until next year and all those men died for nothing .
Geriant

I have to start by saying thank you! it is an over used expression but it means some thing. I truly enjoyed The WarLord Chronicles. They are what started me reading books. I do historic re-enactment and I find your books so correct and accurate. I have been urged to write short stories set in the Iron age as I'm dyslexic it is a little harder but I love it so much. Thank you for the wonderful words. Keep writing. Best Wishes Liam Aggett

Hi Bernard, I couldn't agree more with Peter Harris ( 24 Feb) who said you should visit New Zealand. All New Zealanders know that it is "Godzone Country" and if you saw Lord of the Rings or The Last Samurai you'll know it too! Just make sure you visit some of the provincial towns too. I recently treated myself to Sharpe's Christmas, a real bonus - especially the story with Sharpe and Lucille after the war. Thank you, Fiona

Hi Mr Cornwell. Just finished reading the Starbuck chronicles and must say they are brilliant, much like the rest of your books. I have read most of them. But after reading the last 4 words of the Bloody Ground - you know, the ones you are not allowed to forget. That Starbuck will march again. I thought I would check your web site to see when this would be. But to my horror you are not planning to do this for a long time. Can you please reconsider this. Of course I know that Nate is a fictional character but Nate, his friends and his enemies all live in my head now and l would dearly love to know what happens to them. I also looked at your Questions web page and it seems I am not the only one who would like this. Felt sorry for one poor chap who is Seventy five years old. Time might run out for this poor guy. Can you do it for him if not the rest of us. Sorry for moaning because you have given me hours of enjoyment with your books and I am truely greatful for that. But I/we need to know. Thank again and have fun, cheers Trev.

Dear Bernard, As an Englishman living in the USA, I can sometimes feel a little culturally starved. Not that there's anything *wrong* with American culture, or fiction for that matter, but I do get irritated by the technical and historical inaccuracies in so many American works. I have just finished reading Heretic .. you've restored my faith in authors who do complete and accurate research. I should have known of course, having been an avid Richard Sharpe reader. Anyway, in summary, thanks for the books. They are a joy to read, and I've now discovered a vein of works that I hadn't realised existed - non Sharpe Bernard Cornwell novels! (By the way, so you know how intimidating it is emailing a successful author? I keep looking for spelling errors!) Warm regards Andrew Marshall

I'll keep this succinct for your benefit. I've truly enjoyed the "Image Gallery" addition to the site, and wonder if there are plans for other books to be added. If not, would you be willing to accept pictures submitted from fans? James Moore

I'm a great fan of the Grail Quest and Sharpe series but I have to say that you have done a minor mistake in the Grail Quest books. Regarding Mordechai the doctor and the sample of urine he took I just want to say (being jewish myself) that he wouldn't do that, especially in those days when he'd be very religious. Other than that your books are very good and I look forward to more of your books. Anthony

Dear Bernard I was at Waterloo in May and have just got round to thinking of some possible Sharpe titles! Too late for Escape but I hope there will be quite a few more : Sharpe's Aim, Sharpe's Foe, Sharpe's Turmoil, Sharpe's Trial, Sharpe's Rage, Sharpe's Conquest, Sharpe's Ambition, Sharpe's Duel, Sharpe's Attack, Sharpe's Duty, Sharpe's Burden, Sharpe's Order. Hope to see you at St Albans in April, to sign Sharpe's Escape. Karen Brown