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I am a retired world history teacher. I have developed insight s into

history through your books that helped my students see history actually come to life. I am currently reading the last of the Saxon series with the regret that this is the end of the story of Uhtred.

I would love to see you possibly do some stories on the Robin Hood legend. Thanks for all you do.

Richard Edgeworth

As A former resident of Rayleigh Essex,I well remember S/Benfleet and all it's strange Sects.I also have two adopted children.So I feel for the need for another best seller from your good self,May I suggest "Sharpe's  Daughter" She must be wondering by now.Over to you

Best wishes,

Michael Parks,.

 

Mr. Cornwell...

I have read all of the Sharpe books twice, the saxon tales, and several other of your wonderful novels. They are all thrilling beyond words. So glad I found you and your extraordinary tales.

Bill Hoover

Hi Bernard,

I came across this little gem in a Ballymena Graveyard and thought you might be interested. He could almost have been Patrick Harper.  The grave is that of Ensign John Dyas, born in 1791 in Co Meath, of the 51st of Foot, who led the Forlorn Hope at Badajos on 6 June 1811 and again on 9 June. Miraculously he survived and apprarently went on to fight at Waterloo. He returned to Ireland and lived on until 1860. He is toasted by the KOYLI on guest nights nowadays - motto CEDE NULLIS.

Hope you found it interesting,

Regards,

Phillip (Maj retd)

Hi Bernard,

I get a real estate update email from a company called Rightmove Overseas, a UK company.  Interestingly, they have recently added a "2-3 bedroom apartment" contained within Bamburg Castle.  I thought of you, and Uhtred.  If you are interested in more information, the number listed is 01685-666034.  Hope all is well, and I think I own every one of your books, including Sharpe's Skirmish and Sharpe's Christmas.  I have enjoyed your work very much over the years.

Robin Goodhand

Hello Mr. Cornwell,

 

I've read a large chunk of your work and am a huge fan. My job is an hour from home so I've listened to the Saxon tales on audiobook. My daughter, who is seven, listens on our way home from school.

 

Her teacher has started reading the series after my daughter chimed in during a discussion of Vikings. The conversation included the seven year old explaining why a short sword was good for piercing maile and leather to get to the belly. The going on to discuss why you had to thrust high with your spear when attacking uphill. Luckily her teacher was fascinated and I didn't get a phone call.

 

I eagerly await the next book. Thank you for all these years of reading.

 

Sincerely,

 

Dave Weese

Really enjoying Series 2.  The screenwriter has captured the relationship between Alfred and Uhtred very well and the actors have played that part of their roles to the tee,  Of course some changes from the books but generally very loyal to the plot.  Having read the books (several times) allow me to follow the subtle sub-plots and even more subtle cameo interaction.  A great thundering series of books supported so well with the TV series.

Roger Gaspar

Mr. Cornwell,

 

I've read your Last Kingdom Series and your Grail Quest series and I like them very much.  Thank you for writing them.  I just read one of your interviews where you mentioned the King James Bible's style as having influenced you, liking the work Christopher Hitchens, and having a rough childhood and not wanting to revisit it.  I can sympathize as one of my most difficult assignments at university was writing my spiritual autobiography.  I just wanted to say that I'm sorry you had a difficult childhood and it seems a less than positive brush with Religion.

 

Yours Truly,

 

Matt

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

 

Several years ago I sent you a copy of Rebel which you graciously signed and which I now have as one of the most prized books in my library. While I was reorganizing my bookshelves a few weeks back, I picked Rebel up and skimmed through it for the first time in a few years. Sir, I miss the adventures of Starbuck, Truslow, Colonel Byrd and the rest of the men of Faulconer Co., VA. I know you have been focusing more on the Medieval histories of Britain and Europe these past few years (I purchased 1356 for my Aunt when it came out), but sir, I need Starbuck. There is a certain escapism I found in that series which I have been unable to duplicate with any other series, whether by you or another author. Just one more book to complete the series sir, please. Perhaps Gettysburg and then a fast forward to Appomattox. This would fill the suspense I have felt since finishing The Bloody Ground.

 

Sincerely,

 

Austin Jepsky

Mr Cornwell,

thank you for writing the Utred series. I am normally a slow reader, usually taking 3-4 weeks to finish a typical novels. But with your books I was miraculously able to read almost 3 times as fast and have unfortunately gotten through the Flame Bearer as well.  Can't wait for your next Utred adventure. Keep up the good work.

Tommy Chen