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Hi again,

 

I decided to follow Stonehenge with The Last Kingdom.....most disappointed to find that my audiobook company only has the abridged copies of the series.....and I ask you or any other avid reader....what is the point of abridged audiobooks? I accidentally chose an abridged copy of Copperhead and when I realised, I just started it again....abridged books seem like a pointless exercise and a very poor second best! I would prefer not to read a book than choose this.

 

Rant over!!

 

Regards

 

Danny

Dear Bernard,

 

even though I don`t want to put pressure on you I want to make sure you keep on writing. I am looking forward  to reading the novel which follows the flame bearer. I know I should not be so impatient but it is like it is.

 

So don`t take my message too serious ;-)

 

Best wishes of a true fan from Germany,

Stefan

Hi, my names Nathan Bridle and I wanted to contact you to say thank you and shower you with praise. I need to start by stating that I've never been a fan of reading, ever since a young age it was something that never really caught my attention, despite being a prolific little writer at the time. I think it may have been when the Harry potter books first came out and someone bought me the original trilogy as a gift, that I realised that I just didn't enjoy reading. Years and years went by and I found myself watching tv or playing games to cure my boredom, that is until I discovered game of thrones. I started and found I couldn't stop reading. Obviously I watch and enjoy the show but it lacks what the books could deliver, once i had finished the series I went back to beginning and started again and when I finished the second time I suddenly realised that there was a void that needed filling. So naturally I read his other work an enjoyed it all. But then the void returned and I had no idea what to read next. I read a few stories but they all lacked something, that was until I read John Gwynnes 'Faithful and Fallen' series which I thoroughly enjoyed the 3 times I read it through. And then I discovered the last kingdom. I'd seen the series on Netflix and I have to say I really enjoyed it. Someone mentioned to me that it was based on your books. I'd obviously heard of your name before from fans of the Sharpe series and never thought to see what else you had written. I just wanted to say that this series of books is by far my favourite series ever. I've literally just got back from buying 'the empty throne' and I just can't wait to get home and make a start. I'm enjoying the series so much that I've been pushing them onto all my friends and family urging them to read. I guess I just wanted to say thank you for the stories, and thank you again for inspiring me to pick up my pen again. I recently read the article on your page for new writers and I actually did what you recommended (except I did it with the last kingdom, replacing uhtred with my protagonist) and I now feel so much more comfortable when I write. So thank you again for your work it's been a joy and an inspiration to me.

 

Keep up the excellent work

Many thanks

Nathan

I just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed your books.  I have read most of them, working on all of them, and am always on the lookout for a new title.  I just finished WATERLOO and thoroughly enjoyed it.

 

Thank you for sharing your gift.

 

Steve McDonald

Hi again Bernard,

 

Just finished Stonehenge

 

What can I say, other than awesome!!....my favourite of your books yet (except for Sharpe)

 

History, science, religion, romance, suffering, determination, violence,  insanity, chivalry....this book had it all in a beautifully descriptive and immensely imaginative but believable story....well done!!

 

Regards

 

Danny

Hi Mr Cornwell,

Just read The Starbuck Chronicles all I can say is excellent read.

Others have asked, are you going to write more, in "Your Questions" I hope so, too.

Kind regards

David Haskins

Dear Mr Cornwell,

This is the first time that I have ever written to any author, but I am entranced with this series. I have watched The Last Kingdom TV series and loved it, but these books I am listening on audio books and I can't stop listening to them. I am now excited to read all your books. I am passionate about English History and although I have lived in Australia for many years now I grew up in England and have been to almost every castle and famous battle sites in England and Wales. So thank you for these amazing books. They are truly magical.

Regards

Keith McDonald

Mr. Cornwell-

I originally stumbled upon your first book in this series, taken by the subject matter as I am an avid reader of this time period through the Middle Ages. Couldn't wait to continue reading the series. Then it became a TV series- how fortunate. Your writing style is engrossing. I enjoy the humor you insert. Yes, I find Uhtred irreverently funny. Please continue the series for as long as possible( he/Uhtred is advancing in age.., but there is always his children). I am now going to submerge myself in your other series. Because of my interest in Middle Ages, can't wait for Fools and Mortals to come out. Thank you for taking up a pen.

Carole

 

Love your books ... Saxon series and the Sharpe novels.

Brian

I've enjoyed your novels, reading most twice and some three times, but I also enjoy your replies to emails; they are informative, always polite, and never give the impression that you are vain or pompous.

 

Best regards,

 

Ron