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Hi Bernard,

Hope you're well.

I wanted to drop you a quick email to let you know how much I've enjoyed reading your books over the past 18 months.

I started with the Sharpe Books, then moved onto The Saxon Stories series, before devouring Grail Quest and the Starbuck Chronicles.

There's not a great deal more to say than this - thankyou so much for your writing. It's brought me hours of joy, and I look forward to reading (and rereading) more of your work for years to come.

All the best,

Charles

Hi Bernard,

I love most of your books but especially the Sharpe and Starbuck series. I am from Portugal and I loved reading about a war that took place on my country, and it led me to visit many of the places referred in Sharpe's books.

When I started reading Starbuck, I was immediately enthralled by the plot, story and events that took place in that war. I found it strange that you had put the Starbuck character in the side of the losers (the South) but as I read on I understand why.

I was very upset when I found out that the story is incomplete. I just finished the last book and I think I won't be able to sleep well for a few days, without knowing Startbucks destiny, how he kills Blythe and if he ever switches to the North. I doubt it, so I'm very curious to know how you are going to make him thrive, in the losing side...

Please, really consider going back to Starbuck in the near future, I can handle the expectations!

Meanwhile I'm reading all about the american civil war to try and guess what's would be the logic next battle for Starbuck. But it's nowhere as interesting as reading about it on your books

Thanks you for Sharpe and Starbuck. They have made my life a lot more interesting.

Ricardo Lourenço

 

 

Hi Bernard.

I love everything that you write and read each book avidly asap after I get my hands upon it. One series I particularly liked was the Starbuck chronicals and I wonder if you have plans to write any more? Keep on writing!!

Fondest regards,

Mike O'Neill

I have been trying to do some research about the Cardus family which I am descended from. The time period is around when the last kingdom is set. I know one of my ancestors was Archabold Cardus who was knighted by King David of Scotland and made commander of the royal army, he was murdered by his enemies but what his enemies forgot about was his cousins were members of clan Stewart which would become the house of Stewart.

Joshua Alfred Wood

Hello Bernard,

Congratulations on a stunning effort with Fools and Mortals. Just loved the tale with its rich tapestry of Elizabethan England as a backdrop. Always a great fan of your work but this one is different, out of the box and a great read! Not sure you've left yourself room for a sequel but would love to see one.

Chris

dear Mr Cornwael ,

I really enjoyed your sailing books and you say that when you retire you may write some more  so please retire and continue with them. The main  character would make a great series.

Brian Yemans

I've read both the Arthur trilogy and all of the Saxon Chronicles.  uhtred has quickly become one of my all time favorite characters, especially when he's being an arseling.   Your description of the battles in incredible, if a bit repetitive.  But then, most battles at the time probably came down to the same things the shield wall, the man in front of you stinking of mead, and the smells.  I think that it's much better than the typical method most writers employ where the battle sounds more like some huge dance instead of men shoving against each other trying to rip the enemy's guts out.  Uthred's fallibility is also refreshing.  Too many protagonists rarely make a mistake, and when they do they're humbled but somehow come out smelling like a rose anyway.  I thoroughly enjoyed them all, and look forward to Uthred's next (last?) adventure.  The parallel between Uthred/Brida and Derfel/Nimue was well done, too.

Chad Cranmer

Sir:  Having been an avid reader of your work for many years (I think I've read every published book), I opened “Fools and Mortals” with great anticipation.  I was not disappointed.  I was an English teacher for many years and had a more,than passing aquaintance with the plays. (I also had the experience of playing Oberon a few years ago).  You have, in my opinion, outdone yourself and I just wanted to thank you for the many hours of pleasure your creations have given me over the years.  I look forward to meeting Richard Shakespeare, Uhtred, Sharpe or even Lord John Rossendale again, if only in the rereads that occasionally I indulge in.  Once again, thank you.

Bob Weenk

I've only read the Sharpe series, but I want to thank you for giving me the best time of my life. Your books are the best historical fiction I have read and second only to Godstalk (by P.C. Hodgell) in my favorite books of all time. The way you write touches all five senses and is absolutely wonderful. My favorite book is Sharpe's Enemy -- Ich hatt' einin Kameraden, Einen bess'ren findst du nicht. Anyway, thank you for reading and for being a great inspiration.

 

Helen

Rereading and watching the Last Kingdom series in anticipation of a new book and, hopefully, more in the video series. So well constructed. I thank you for getting me excited about a number of historical periods that I hadn't examined previously. A lot of what you write about has really changed my world view on royalty, kingdoms, politics, and life in general. Again, thank you.

Richard Peterson

Dear Mr. Cornwell

 

I just finished reading "The Flamebearer" anf just like Uthred i had tears in my eyes, tears of joy for Uthred's victory and of thankfullness that i was lucky enugh to be able to read the history of England in such an uncomparale way .

 

May the Gods of Literature give you power and time to write more and more

 

Yours humbly Giddy Zipori from Israel