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Hi there Bernard.

I’ve just finished the last of your brilliant Uhtred books. What a saga and a lot of history to look up both during and afterwards. I’ve one lighthearted comment though - was it always dank and raining in those times. Hot sunny days with relaxed armies spread out on lawns between battles would have been welcomed occasionally.

Regards.

Paul Beresford

Hello Mr. C,

Hope this message finds you well, it is the first time I am actually contacting an author.

The other day I finally finished book 13 of The Last Kingdom, I had been delaying it as I did not want the story to end.

I just wanted to thank you for bringing the entire series to life, Uhtred is one character that I will never forget among the 100s of books I've read and will read in the future.

The story from the start to the end was perfect in every way, and the conclusion was throughly satisfying.

I do not know how to thank you enough for making my last 15+ years amazing by allowing me to follow the story of this fictional character.

I hope you visit London to do a signing, would love to shake the hand of the man who made me so incredibly happy with his writing.

I will miss Uhtred.

Wyrd bið ful ãræd

Warmest regards,

Adil

Dear Bernard

This talk by Robert Ross biographer on his capture of Washington I thought might be of interest to you amd your readers.

It's a shame Sharpe missed this

Regards

Geraint

https://www.c-span.org/video/?307384-1/major-general-robert-ross-burning-capitol

I wish you tackle a story of the Knights Templar. The escape to Scotland and beyond.

David McDermott

Dear Bernard

If you've not read, can I recommend Warsaw 1920 Lenins failed conquest of Europe by Adam Zamoyski. Its a small but fascinating book on one of the most decisive battles in History that no one has ever heard off. It's also surreal reading about Napoleonic style Cavalry tactics with Swords and Lancers (including a single combat duel) in 1920, complete with Machine guns at the same time

Regards

Geraint

I have read and thoroughly enjoyed the Saxon Chronicles series over the years, and have just completed the last of those books.  Reading of the Battle of Brunanburh, I was on the edge of my seat thinking that you would kill off the Uthred character, and so glad you did not.  I've read many of your books and think this particular series is my favorite.

Robert Hill

An author by the name of Georgette heyer wrote a book called "an infamous army" it was used briefly as a text by Sandhurst military college pre world War 2 sited as the most detailed description of a battle written to that time. It's the middle 200 pages that are fascinating the rest is a not very good love story. but her historical detail is extraordinary. Love your books ,extremely entertaining.

James Hitchen

Hello Mr Cornwell.

I have just finished my final Sharpe novel, after reading all twenty books consecutively, over the last six months. My journey started during the summer, sat sitting in the garden, it finished today sat in front of the fire. The books were a gift from a friend, who is sadly no longer with us. his wife kindly passed them all onto to me, I miss exchanging books with him, I have persisted with his son, to no avail. To me personally what made the books so special not only the great Sharpe, but I live and work In Chelmsford. Having been born in Epping, and growing up in East Hanningfield. not far from where you yourself grew up. There were a great read, bringing back great memories from the 90's in our first little flat in Chelmsford waiting for the weekly episode. Something catch up has ruined. Thank you.

all the best wishes from Rob Chelmsford, Essex. and of course Mark Wells RIP.

 

Just wanted to say a big thank you. I am in my mid forties and I have never really enjoyed reading. For some reason (may be because I used to watch the sharpe series with my late father) I picked up a sharpe book. Anyway, since then I have struggled to stop reading them.

I even bought stormchild for after I have finish the sharpe series. Having briefly looked at it i noted Basingstoke hospital is mentioned which by a weird coincidence is where I used to work  (but I guess the UK is a small place).

Thank you again for making the last year so enjoyable and making me want to read.

Nigel

 

To Bernard Cornwell,

I know you must get thousands of messages such as this one but your books bring me so much joy that I felt the need to send this anyway.

Thank you so much for your brilliant Sharpe series. Your writing style is so perfect that I have been unable to find anything that even comes close.

The characters are all perfectly formed and my absolute favourite aspect of the stories is always the dialogue between them. Be that Sharpe’s awkwardness around higher-born officers or Hogan and Harpers Irish charm. I have re-read the books many times and they still make me laugh aloud.

I also love the added treat once the story is finished, of the historical note and epilogue. I was lucky enough to see you at a lecture in Southampton once and hearing you in person was like the words coming to life.

Thanks again.

Regards,

Steve Eleftheriou