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Dear Mr Cornwell,

I am a dyslexic young man who would just like to thank you for opening the world of fiction history and reading to me.  As you may know dyslexia makes reading very difficult as a result I avoided reading as much as possible, as I grew and my love of history got bigger my parents introduced me to the sharpe TV series and when I went to college and had to travel for 3 hours each way I started getting bored so dad took me to my nearest library and got me the first of your sharpe books and I have gone on to read and own all your sharpe, warlord and Saxon books as well as stone henge and others I would just like to express my gratitude for opening the world of literature to me and to keep writing such interesting and easy to read books I am a huge fan of yours

Yours sincerely

Douglas

My one true joy other than spending time with my beautiful wife is reading. You sir have written a tale for the ages. I have read The Warrior Chronicles countless times. Each and every time I feel as if I am riding the waves in a viking ship, or fighting in the shield wall with one of literature's greatest heroes Uhtred. I thank you for your gift, and the effort you put into each and every story. I am thrilled for what is to come.

John Lasater

Hello Mr Cornwell,

first of all, having read the guidelines, if any part of this seems like "ideas" I waive any right to any of them, and expect no thanks or remittance.

That said I doubt you shall, however, I have read some Sharpe books, and never really considered you as an author I wanted to get into.

The reason being, when I read a book, if I like, I have to have the entire series even were one bad, and Sharpe (my father has all, as well as other stories) So when I picked up an Uhtred book on a stay at his, I was shocked, it was good.

The sole bone of contention is that Uhtred is a good leader and clever but I personally, would love to read more of others connection to him, in as much as a loyalty, and devotion and the reasons why.

And, more of his tactical decisions, as he ages, he can be strong, and of course a better fighter as he learns to substitute speed for guile and skill. But it seems a little as if Uhtreds fights are more of his strength and brutality, yet he is more, which obviously I could not tell had you not wrote some element in, but i'd just love it explored a little more.

I have not yet read the Arthur books, and probably wont mainly because I have now read so many by different authors, there is no ending that is vastly different, thus I am always disappointed to see the same basic story.

Whilst you include great historical accuracy it is an education, and yet the story is entertaining.

My hope is, that you will look to do something in the age, when you come to complete Uhtreds story.

I would love to see, maybe a person within Alexanders army, or perhaps a story of the Welsh, Scots highlanders maybe, that is not telling the story of the great known people, but those instrumental (even fictionally) in ensuring the title, lands, fame, of those we know so well.

Anyway, I am sure that now you have woven such a tale, that leaves me having to buy every Uhtred book and as yet, not one is bad, I shall now have to reconsider all else you have and will do.

Many thanks for the great tales.

Barry

Hello Mr Cornwell,

It's a point that has probably been made before but putting aside the very enjoyable different series of historical books you've created, let us not forget the singular novels. My particular favourite is 'Gallows Thief' set in early 19th century England against the backdrop of capital punishment.

I liked the whole mixture bringing forth not only the cruelty of this terrible choking method of hanging used at that time, but it's indiscriminate use against all ages, some for the most minor crimes.

In addition, there was the way you brought forward how society operated generally in those days around the aspect of the main character Captain Rider Sandman with his financial issues, and the others battling for survival - which is of course is his initial reason for him agreeing to take the offer by the Home Office of "the formality" to confirm the guilt of Charles Corday.

Thoroughly enjoyable and a recommended read to anybody out there who like a good mystery novel and haven't read it.

Kind regards

Peter Lacey

I have just finished reading Warriors of the storm, thoroughly enjoyed it and I am looking for the next book in the series.

Once I start reading the books I just cannot put them & have read books 1,2 & 3 twice, no doubt will read the rest of the series again whilst waiting for the next one.

Regards

Howard

Just finished Warriors of the Storm (I'm a Brazilian fan who simply can't wait for the translations to come out), and loved it to bits! I loved seeing York playing an important role in the story (I lived there for a year), though the idea of the York Minster being used as a stable slightly horrified me (it is realistic, I must admit).

Reading Uhtred's jabs against the Christians (which were amazing), something a bit crazy came to mind. What would happen if Derfel and Uhtred ever came across each other? The stories they'd have to share, as well as their bafflement over the Christians! It would make for a jolly occasion, I think.

Tatiana

Just finished Warriors of the Storm and enjoyed it immensely.  The whole book has a rather "fictional feel" to it and it is a marvelous story.  What I like most are the dialogues involving Uhtred.  He seems to outthink, outmanouvre, outsmart and outjoke, everybody.  And surely, if he existed, it would have been down to Uhtred that Englaland was created and therefore Uhtred should be named Uhtred the Great, a great honour if you choose to name him when you complete the series.  Just a brief opinion about the TV production - I'm afraid it is way off, although the acting is decent enough, it lacks Uhtred's wit and humour, the dialogues are a bit too serious.  Only watched 4 episodes so far, perhaps it shall improve.  I wonder if it is coincidence that Top British writers like yourself, Conn and Angus, create superb historical fiction whilst the American authors stick to Dungeons & Dragons type fantasy.  Prefer the "historical" any day.

Darius

Your the best writer I have ever read now a TV  series great please keep writing  . I have read the warrior chronicles /Saxon stores 3 times every time it's so hard to put book down  I thank you

John Sedge

Hi Mr. Cornwell,

I just wanted to thank you fro the years of pleasure that your books have given me. I re- read them often and still enjoy them. thank you very much.

A devoted Fan

Dan

Big fan have read/bought all your books and was frustrated that the later series had not been adapted for film/TV. The Last Kingdom looks pretty good but the casting of Uhtred just doesnt seem right. Uhtred in my mental images was a scary breaker of shield walls not a scrawny pretty boy who would bounce broken off any half grown warriors shield. If the Derfel stories are adapted surely someone mildly credible could be cast? Strange thing is that Ragnarr, Alfred, Ubba, Beocca all seem spot on. I really hope its a huge success and that the Grail Quest makes it to screen as well. I know Sean Bean as Sharpe didnt match the books description of his appearance but he did look like a dangerous grown up gutter rat so when I re-read Sharpe I see Mr Bean (not Rowan Atkinson) but I cant see that working here.

Jon Cray