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Hello Sir,

 

I would just like to thank you for your works that you have completed. They were the first books I started reading as a kid and continue to be my favourite to this day. Recently I found a copy of Heretic ( in a small bookstore in London ) which was a signed copy and now is my prized possession in my library! that makes me sound fancier than I am I just have a room filled with books and a desk ..

 

Thank you again for all your works, they have gotten me through some tough times!

 

Best wishes from Canada

 

Patrick

The Last Kingdom -

Totally an addict, found the two seasons on Netflix!? Then bought just reading 4-9, my summer holiday, then the last two. Thank you, simply thank you!

Marlene Coulson

Dear Bernard Cornwell,

I love your work, for many reasons, the chief one being your sensitive and complex portrayals of people of various faiths, and the respectful way in which you treat these wonderful belief systems in your stories. The way faith in general has shaped history, and people’s lives within it has always been an interest of mine, but after studying this topic at university, I found that it was only after reading your novels, (The Warlord Chronicles and the Saxons Chronicles) that I could appreciate so many of the things I had learned with my heart, as well as with my mind.

So this is a heartfelt thank you for breathing life into history for me.

Furthermore, if you had any say in casting Alexander as Uhtred in the BBC series, I would also like to thank you for that. I have never loved a television character more!

Best wishes,

Bronwyn

As a history buff I love your books and the research involved in writing them,not just Viking series but all the others as well.  Thank you for so many hours of enjoyable reading.  I'll forward to the next Utred book

Terry

Dear Mr Cornwell,

I have just finished reading The Fort, and felt I just had to say what an excellent read it was.

In fact nearing the last few chapters, I wouldn't pick it up for fear of it ending, and so spoil my great pleasure in enjoying it.,but relented in the end.

I learnt so much exciting history, discovered heroes, and courageous men.

You are a great author, and story teller, and I am now looking forward to discovering your other books.

Best Wishes,

Andrew.

 

In 2017 I purchased a copy of Sea Lord while I was in the Philippines with my wife Myrna. I really enjoyed it.  Yesterday I finished reading Sharpe's Gold. I have read the Sharpe series in order from Sharpe's Fortress. Like reading historical fiction. If you haven't read Dewey Lambs in series about Alan Lewrie. I find him easier to read then Patrick O'Brien. I' m looking forward to reading more about Richard Sharpe.

John Nance

Thanks for the amusing reply regarding my previous mascot question. It seems to me that a 'mascot' often chooses the theatre, rather than the other way round. Perhaps fate plays a hand in such matters? Whatever the case, I hope Rachel is doing well and guarding the theatre against....well, whatever is the natural enemy of skunks! One other superstition - as you'd pointed out in 'Fools and Mortals' - is keeping evil spirits at bay which all actors/actresses fear. In this sense I reckon the mascot acts as would a church gargoyle or a protective mirror (demons can't stand their own reflection). Speaking of Shakespeare, there is also what is referred to as 'The Scottish Play'. It's real name is....no, don't worry, I won't do what Edmund Blackadder did!

Robert Douglas

I have meant to write to you for sometime, to say thank you for the pleasure you have given me over many years, reading the various books you have written. I thoroughly enjoy reading all of your books, and always look forward to the next issue. Quite a few years ago now l always wanted to write, and thank another author, called Nigel Tranter, for exactly the same reason. Unfortunately, l left it to late to write him and have always regretted that l never told him how much pleasure his books had given me. I hope never to make that error again. Many thanks once again,

my very best wishes,

Bill.

 

Hello Mr. Cornwell,

I would just like to tell you how much I appreciate your novels. As a 'history geek' I have found your work to be compelling. I love the authenticity you put into your novels.

I actually enjoy your work, so much that I have included in my own work. I am a former teacher, but now I help develop literacy assessments for schools. One of the texts that I have written is a book review of your Last Kingdom Series. I gave it 5/5 stars and described the historical fiction genre, your dedication to general accuracy and your ability to create compelling characters. My hope is that it will inspire children to take up your work and enjoy it as much as I do.

I look forward to your future work,

Nick

Dear Bernard,

I am so enjoying The Last Kingdom.  Such clever plotting and battles.  The best part is to try to figure out what will happen and how the battles are set.  (Excellent brainwork for someone my age 77yrs old.)  What would we do without your brilliant authorship. Uhtred is a real man and our history of England so interesting.  It is the best way to become interested and learn our origins.  Thank you so much.

Sincerely.

Christine.