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Dear Sir, or it should be.

I started reading 'Hornblower' when I was about 10 I'm now in my 70th year and still flip back and have a read. As well your own brilliant novels love the reference to Matthew Dodd. I have just re-read Foresters autobiography 'Long before forty' If you've never run across it it's brilliant. Any budding author should have a copy. Also his book 'The General' must have been one of the best novels about WW1. I can only imagine how it would be received nowadays. Especially if written by a certain author whose initials are BC . Can't wait for the 6th October, I land in the UK on the 5th, guess where i'm heading next morning. Stay well keep up the outstanding work, grovel grovel.

Roy Manton

 

Dear Mr Cornwell,

I just want to say thank you!

I'm an italian girl and I can say that I grown up with your novels. Now I'm 25, but I met Derfel when I was only 9: I've always loved reading stories and I was looking for something new in my city's library. Of course, I didn't like childrens' books..they were too easy for my taste ;) so on a shelf I found a big grey book with a silver helm on the cover..and it caught my attention. I can say that it was the beginning of the end :D The Arthur Books, Grail Quest, Stonehenge, Azincourt, 1356, all I can find published in Italian. Well, I admit..I haven't read Sharpe Books anymore. I don't know why, but in my heart bows and swords beat bayonets and guns (but never say never). That's why I literally fell in love with The Saxon Series: it's one of the best things I've ever read. I don't know if I cried more at the end of The Pagan Lord or when I heard about the publication of The Empty Throne! Now I'm waiting for the Italian launch of the last books..even if I'll probably start reading them in English, I can't stand it anymore!

I apologise for the lenght of my email -and for my English too-, but I really wanted to thank you for keeping me company (in the past, in the present and in the future too) with your amazing novels!

Waiting for a thousand more Uthred's battles,

Beatrice

Sir Bernard Cornwell

I truly have appreciated the novels you write. You are the only author that I have read every single book you have ever published. When I was a child I checked out The Sharpe Series starring Sean Bean at the local library. After becoming a fan of that series I went on to read all your books. Your work has influenced my life dramatically. I have learned by the example you set by the characters who are portrayed in your books. These characters are near and dear to my heart because I know why you write about them. These are always the unsung heroes of endless war and conflict. You write about the men who fight for honor not glory. You write about the men who live life as it should be lived. The characters in your stories have molded me as a man far more than any other influence to date. As many role models as I have had thus far at the age of 30 none surpass the characters in your books. I want to thank you for providing me with the value that I have taken from your work. I love the new series The Last Kingdom. Thank you sir and may you have many more stories to tell.

Damian DeCantillon

I've read everything you've written and enjoyed them all!  However, Sharpe is still my favorite by far.  I'm 67 years old and would dearly love to read one more new Sharpe novel before time runs out!

Gary Bleasdale

Dear Mr Cornwell,

just picked up the teaser for your latest Uhtred novel. you have done it again! I keep reading and re-reading your work just finished Redcoat after a long lay off. You must be seriously pleased with your efforts I know I am. Thanks again.

Roy Manton

History can be so boring but you make it so interesting. I just finished book 4 of the Sharpe series and I find myself on the internet quite often. The facts included at the end of each book are fascinating also. Bravo to you sir and you now have a dedicated fan.

Kind regards

Kenny Jones

Dear Mr Cornwell,

Don't worry I am not attaching a manuscript or requesting a spare first edition (I am amazed people actually ask for that!) just merely wanted to tell you how much I enjoy all of your books. I was a big Robin Hood and Ivanhoe fan as a child and I think something of your work really resonates with that now.

Anyway, please don't feel like you need to reply, I'm sure you are a busy man and I wouldn't want to detract from your writing time.

All the very best and thanks for all the stories.

Michael

I've just been reading a book on the Roman invasion of Britain, and was interested to read that the Romans had eagle standards for their Legions, and that the legions were taught to use the thrusting action with their swords, rather than slashing.  It reminded me of Napoleon's eagle standards, and Sharp's observation that, "the point will always beat the edge!."  Probably everyone knew this but me, but I thought it was fascinating.  I read little fiction, especially historical fiction that to often takes  modern characters and places them in historical eras, but I am addicted to your books.  Thanks for many hours of pleasure.

Roberta Parker

Just finished reading 'Waterloo'. The most riveting (if that's the right word) book I've ever read.

Many thanks

Gerard Palmer

Mr. Cornwell,

Just to let you know that my wife thinks I have an "issue" because I re-read your novels until the covers get bent and wrinkled; especially the Sharpe books.  The interesting thing to me is how close Sharpe and others are to being Burrough's Tarzan.  I first read Tarzan of the Apes when I was about 12 and generally only read novels with this kind of anti-hero.

I am a 61 year old retired school Principal(Head Master) from Canada.  My retirement gift from my wife was a drive through England and Scotland to visit any historical site that I wanted.  I loved standing on the q-deck of the HMS Victory and thought about Sharp at Trafalger and how his perspective of the battle added to everything else o have read about that day.

Sorry to go on and on but we, your readers, check book stores all the time looking for the next book.  Thanks very much.

PS My wife always gets a bored look when I talk about history.

Thanks from one history geek to another.

N. Keane