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Greetings Mr Cornwell;

I really enjoy the tv series from the books you created. I look forward to season 3 and so on.

Honestly, I have not read your books. But I am going to start The Last Kingdom series. So thank you for writing them. I enjoy Outlander and I have read those books prior to watching the series and think the actors are perfect that play your characters and those of Diana G. Thank you:) For sharing your gift of writing and story telling.

Marni


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Dear Bernard

I thought you might find this an interesting read as it's about a Fencible Regiment that was based on the 95th Rifles right down to the Clothes, the only difference being they had muskets instead of Rifles  http://www.warof1812.ca/gli.htm

Geraint

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Thank you!


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I am 69 and I was hoping that before I die I could read about the adventures of Sharpe's son- Chausseur Colonel Patric Lassan of Imperial Guard, Viscount Seleglise of Normany

William Hanley


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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

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The story has not come to an end yet....


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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,.

 


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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


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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)

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That’s fascinating!  Thank you!


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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

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That’s kind of you . . . my ancestors held the place from the 6th to the 11th Century, and that’s probably enough!

 


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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

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That made me laugh, thank you! And a brownie point for your daughter!

 


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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