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I recently came down with an awful cold and immediately ran to my local library and took out 8 of your books to keep me sane while recovering.  I wanted to thank you for your novels among which was Killers Wake.  As an avid boater and more recently a sailor I enjoyed the protagonists opinions on proper yachts since they closely  mirror my own.  My wife and boating partner also liked the book though more as a well plotted mystery.  She also caught the virus but took out a dozen mysteries to read.  When I finished the first 8 I took out 8 more

 

I am an avid reader of history and historical novels.  I am afraid that I only discovered your books at a point when I use the library more and bookstores less.  Previously I was addicted to Patrick O'Brian among others.  I just cannot thank you enough for the many enjoyable hours following your characters adventures.  My wife and I hope you are well and able to add to your wonderful body of work.  Thanks, again!

 

Nancy and Bill Schierer

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

 

You must forgive the brevity of this message. I very well could elaborate on my praise of your work but I doubt any of my compliments would express originality.

 

I am reading through your Saxon Saga and finished reading Sword Song last night. I hope to begin The Burning Land tomorrow.

 

Your work has inspired my imagination and influenced my interests. I feel as if I have been transported to a place as foreign as it is familiar. Thank you for fueling my passion for history, and fascination with story telling. I have every intention of devouring all you have ever written.

 

Sincerest Regards,

Chelsea Allred

Rear cover of "Eagles of the Empire Britannia", my opinion...... you have nothing to be concerned about regarding competition. This book was very disapointing. The choices made by, and the actions taken by , the main characters , defy logic too many times.

 

Your historical creations will always be my choice.

 

Mr Scarrow may have vast knowledge of the particulars regarding the Roman occupancy, but that is all that I could find interesting in this read.

Russell Whitford

I have been devouring your kingdom books on kindle in same way I devoured Wilbur Smith.

Please do not go down his route of ghost writers.They no longer read like a lover of Africa with true soul.

My  heart races in anticipation when I download and then start reading . I have learnt so much social history of a period I never covered at school. Thankyou!

Ross McGookin

Hi,

Just read the last kingdom and had great fun. Can't wait to read the next books.

Thanks!!

Jordi

Hello Mr Cornwell!

 

Recently someone posed the question, "Who's the best archer in fiction?"

 

I had to respond, "Thomas of Hookton."

 

This inspired me to look up your website and send you an email about how much I enjoy and appreciate your writing. You had a massive influence on me growing up. From a young age I devoured historical fiction, and yours was by far my favorite.

 

Now I'm trying to write my own books, and I wanted to say thank you. Without authors like you who instilled in me a love for stories and storytelling, I would not read. And if I did not read, I would never write!

 

So thank you, it's meant a lot to me.

 

 

Sandell

Dear Bernard.

I am nearly as old as you, and was a Napoleonic buff and wargamer in the 1980s and 90's. When I went into my local bookshop and saw the paperback of Sharpe's Rifles, I bought it straightway and read it in a day or so. I normally do not read much fiction, as have so much non fiction to read and study. It was great. I am sure that I recall a square being cut down and it struck me as the best piece of historical writing ever.

I thought I had all of the books until I saw a few new ones in hard cover, Fury and Escape etc. I now have these in hardback. And most of the DVD's I most humbly thank you for bringing us Sharpe and raising the awareness of The Napoleonic Period.

Just a small point, you list on your website the order in which to watch the DVD's, I notice in number 2 that Sharpe captured two eagles! Surely! even Sean Bean could not do that.

Best regards

Digby Green

New Zealand

After watching The Last Kingdom season 1, I had to search the basis for it, your books..read them all, having to wait for 10th for quite awhile. Thank you for those books, i enjoyed them soo much.  Am currently watching the second season and hoping that the 11th book is not too too far in the distance..Be well.

Denise Marcucci

Our brief chat (not to mention the photo) following the Shakespeare and War discussion last night was a long-awaited pleasure.  I have been an enthusiastic reader of your books for many years -- all the Sharpe novels, the Archer's Tale series, and now the Saxon Stories. We took a bus tour down the Northumberland coast during our recent visit to Edinburgh; prevailed on the driver to stop by Bamburg Castle (was also impressed by the view of it from Lindisfarne -- talk about grim solitude).

 

Still, I think my favorite may be The Fort.  It truly brought to life my encounter with the little monument in Castine all those years ago!

 

I will look for other events when you are in town, or on our occasional visits to Cape Cod.  With best wishes,

 

Gregg Rubinstein

Andy Phillips - Pastor - Open Door Church, Sunbury again:

So I have read since 1st week of July :

9 Saxon Chronicles books

Azincourt

1356

 

Utterly brilliant books - love them! Can hear a bit of Uthred in Thomas when he wonders is there is an omen at times. Love your knowledge of the bible  - in 1356 - Pg 423 - Isa iash 2:4 and Malachi 4:3. Beign a Evangelical reading your books really helps!

 

Keep going - brilliant! I cannot tell you how much joy reading these gives me!

 

Thanks mate!

 

Andy