There I was, quite happy to read book after book on Roman historical fiction. Then one day last year, I picked up The Last Kingdom and blitzed the series, Then Azincourt. Now I sit like a addicted zombie, awaiting number 10 and perhaps more Battle or 100 Year War books. Stunning Sir. I live on the Kent Coast in Thanet. We have a huge Viking long boat here, built and sailed from Norway to commemorate the Viking raids. You have brought it alive. Thank you.
James Hambrook
Bulletin Board
Just thought I'd drop you a line to let you know how very much I'm enjoying your Saxon Tales books. I'm in the middle of The Pagan Lord and was struck by Uhtred's thoughts about the decay of civilization after Roman fell, and how their superior technology was lost. If I had been living in that place at the same time I would have thought the same thing. It must have seemed like living the aftermath of an apocalypse walking through those lands as the Roman buildings crumbled.
And as a writer myself (ghostwriter) I appreciate the inclusion of those thoughts. It's just the sort of thing I would write (and see edited out by my clients.)
So thanks! And happy writing. ;)
Beth Turnage
Hello,
I just finished reading The Last Kingdom and absolutely loved it. I did want to let you know that there is an error on page 325 of the soft back version where it says "food" instead of "foot." I'm sure you might have known about this already, but I wanted to inform you so it could be corrected in future prints. Thanks so much for writing this book, it is a wonderful read.
-Stephen Meyer
Yes we do know about this - thanks!
Bernard,
I have only read a handful of books outside school in my 28 years. After watching The Last Kingdom, I bought the novel, and have now read the first seven of the series in the past two months. After I finish the series I plan on starting one of your other series. In short, you have single handedly turned me into an avid reader. Thank you.
Matt DIGiacomo
Just finished watching The Last Kingdom on Netflix, FANTASTIC. IM A BIG FAN. Sorry to say I've watched it twice. I can not wait for the next installment of TV shows so, I am buying the books. Looking forward to all the extra detail that are in your books. Great Characters. I wonder after reading your books if that will make watching the show a disappointment. That happened after I read The Godfather and then saw the movie. Books are just so rich in their intricacies and detail. Thanks for the great story!
Ron Hicks
Hello Mr. Cornwell,
We just finished "Warriors of the Storm", another wonderful adventure as are all your Uhtred stories.
Now simply cannot wait for the last book to come out in November.
We just want you to know how much your frank depiction of Christian nonsense is appreciated, especially way back in history when everyone (for obvious reasons) was so extremely superstitious.
Seems most stories (whether books or movies) of ancient times tend to be equally religious which always detracts from their enjoyment for us.
Our family doesn't embrace the typical religion-dominated "meaning" for practically every holiday or event, rather we revel in the likes of Richard Dawkins and Bill Maher so find your tales delightful!
Please know, if you ever feel low from Christians bashing you about your retelling of their supposed glorious stories, etc., there are many of us out there that truly ENJOY your take on the destructive tedium of Christians in early times!!
My husband and 3 sons are history lovers, we discuss Uhtred's escapades even knowing it's only a story loosely based on historical records. It's done so well it somehow helps strengthen the imagination which is always a good thing!
Thank you for sharing your great creativity, we love you.
Fellow Cape Codders,
The Bird Family
Harwich, MA
Thank you!
Dear Bernard
There a lots of fans out there wishing for another Sharpe Adventure My old interest was 2nd WW but thanks to you the Napolianic wars are now my interest I have now a lot of the Audio books and I can live the life of Richard Sharpe and Sargent Harper I really would like to thank you for so much pleasure you have given me
I could go on but I know you are a very busy man Bernard thank you so much
Very best regards
Dave
Dear Bernard
I am 50 odd pages into Warrior of the storm and finding it difficult to put down. I love the addition of Uthred,s servant Godwin. We corresponded many years ago about the name Godwin being a common name around Fairford and Lechlade. Many thanks for another superb book
Regards
David Fletcher of Cirencester
My youngest son put me on to your books. I started with the Archer series and read them in order. The amount of books you have written will keep me entertained for many months. Thank you.
Mike
Just finished Warriors Of The Storm. Really liked it. Loved the shield wall description
right before the final battle. Have enjoyed the whole series immensely. It is my favorite
series of any and I have gotten others to read it, deservedly so. I just want to say
thank you. I read over 100 books a year and yours are the ones I most look forward to.
Have read several others of your books and they are worth reading too, but Utrehd is special. Your details and scholarship and the authentic feeling of the situations and
characters make it real and intriguing. Again, thank you. I won't be watching the
shows because it cannot equal the words and the narrative, no matter how good. It is still a world finished by my own imagination. In a few years, I will go back and start with the first one and read them again.
Doug Sizer