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I've just enjoyed rereading Stormchild again after a good few years. I just wanted to drop a line to say thank you for writing such cracking books. I'm pretty sure I've read your entire back catalogue, so thank you for allowing the escapist nature of my brain to indulge itself!

Jonathan

I am a huge fan of your work. I’ve completed Sharpe, the Saxon chronicle, and your King Arthur series. I just wanted to tell you that the development of the various characters in your King Arthur series was wonderful. The way you made me feel with the ending of the final book was exhilarating. You made me feel at peace with Arthur resigning Britan only to have the retreating warriors attacked then the reunion then the severing of the group. It was a roller coaster in the best possible way. Thank you for how you made me feel with your incredible writing.

Seth Landry

I've retired from government service twice and the military reserves after 22 years. I don't know you personally, but respect you as a gifted writer beyond words. You and your family are in my prayers, there is no need to apologize. With sincere sympathy and respect,

Kevin

Dear Bernard and Judy.

We were very sad to hear of your health challenges and we send these wishes for good recovery. My son and I are long term avid readers and re-readers of your book series and cherish commenting on them together, along with the film series and movie and how we would do them, ha ha. Please receive our very best wishes for a winter of recovery. Take care.

Julie Lennox

PS About 10 years ago you gave us suggestions on visiting Bebbanburg, which we did; and found fascinating, especially the remains of the pattern sword and the archeological dig of the St Oswalds gate area.

Mr Cornwell,

 

I am a 26 year old man who was born and raised, and continues to live in, Wiltshire. I was raised in Malmesbury and currently reside in Chippenham.

 

I have always been interested in history and in particular, Vikings.

 

You can probably surmise from the above that I have therefore always appreciated the importance of Malmesbury and Chippenham as it pertains to Alfred, Edward, and Aethelstan. Knowing that Malmesbury Abbey - where my parents were married - is the burial place of the latter has always been fascinating to me. Reading the first two novels of The Last Kingdom series and seeing such reference to Wiltunscir and Cippanhamm and knowing that I live in a county with such rich history behind it truly is something special.

 

I adore The Last Kingdom. I hope it isn’t an offense to say that I discovered the Television series before the novels, but was so stricken with the TV series - to this day one of my favourite series of all time - that I of course had to read the entire series also. And what a joy it has been.

 

Thank you for writing this series. Uhtred’s story has been a joy to read. The love and description of England and its deep, mythical roots stirs something deep within me. Pride? Perhaps the wrong word. Adoration for this beautiful land? I’m reminded of the poem “Jerusalem” (also one of my favourite plays by Jez Butterworth).

 

All that’s to say - is thank you for gracing the literary world with The Last Kingdom.

 

Kindest regards,

Josh

 

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

 

I would just like to thank you for so many years of wonderful historical fiction, such story telling, transporting me in time and space, I believe I’ve read them all, and so many tribulations this year, so, please, don’t apologize, you deserve more than a rest, but, you being you, play Prospero with focus, take your time with publishing, but most of all, my best wishes for everyone’s good health.

 

Best wishes,

 

Gowan McAvity

Just wanted to say thank you for many years of entertainment which as a lover of history has not only been informative but immensely enjoyable also. Sharpe is a legend and Uhtred a true warrior.

Please take care of yourself and whilst I can’t wait for the next instalment of Sharpe whenever you can finish it is fine by me. You have undoubtedly earned that right.

Very kind regards

Ian Humphries

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I enjoy reading your novels. Nobody weaves together true history and fiction like you do. I have enjoyed the adventures of Richard Sharpe and the Starbuck Chronicles the most so far, as I am particularly fond of the history of the Napoleonic Wars and the US Civil War.

That is also the reason why I am writing to you. And yes, I know you don't intend to write any more about Starbuck. But as another reader has already pointed out, the storylines in Starbuck are open. Especially the US Civil War, which went on for 2 ½ years after Antietam and was followed by historic battles such as Gettysburg, Wilderness and Cold Harbor with the Northern Virginia Army.

So I ask you with all my heart to think again about a final novel by Starbuck, which would then conclude the strands. I am sure that many of your fans would be very grateful to you if you could make this possible.

Many thanks in advance, your German fan

Jochen

Thank you for your research and imagination. You keep the spirit of adventure alive in me through your courageous characters and allow me to navigate into a world of castles (with Uthred) and empires (with Sharpe). Only a handful writers like yourself make me so happy and inspired. Thanks!

Pablo Poggi

Hi Bernard,

 

I am on page 300 of War Lord and Uhtred is about to ride into what could be his last battle and I am unbelievably sad, I really don't want this to end.

 

I am so invested in these characters, you have done an absolutely incredible job with these books, I adore them.

 

I can't put into words how much these books mean to me, I've never read anything that has engaged me as much as these have. You have taken me on the most enjoyable journey and I can't thank you enough.

 

With a lump in my throat I will now finish off the best story ever written.

 

Thank you again,

 

Craig Ross