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Dear Bernard

I recently reread the entire Sharpe series for (I think) the third time. I just wanted to say a big thank you for the pleasure and the escape they give me during a very stressful time in my life plus history, during my school years at a Grammar in Newcastle, passed me by, so it’s been a great education as well. I note you were at Thames once - I worked at arch-rivals LWT, back in the eighties.

Best wishes,

Peter Duncan

Please write one more book about Uhtred.  He needs to pass the mantle on to his son and then another can run with it (with your permission).  A bit like the Tolkien dynasty.

Bob Leach

Sorry to hear about your health problems, I hope the next year is better.

 

>From a selfish perspective, I am also sorry that there will be no new book this year. For several decades my Christmas present to myself has been the latest Cornwell release. It has been quite a battle on many occasions to wait until Boxing Day to open the cover andstart reading.

 

I will not have the joy this year so I will have to find another book to read.

 

All the best for 2025.

Ralph Assheton

Hi Mr. Cornwell,

 

I simply just wanted to take a moment to say that your work means a lot to me. My family and I have had a rough go of it lately and your writing has helped me through it. I hope you are well and thank you again.

 

- Michael

Hello Mr Cornwell!

I hope this message finds you well! I have just read your book Fools and Mortals. For some reason after finishing the book, I had this great urge to contact you and tell you how much I ADORE this book. I am a big fan of William Shakespeare, The Tudors, Queen Elizabeth I, and well basically the entire English history. Reading this book and seeing how beautifully written the story, the plot, how you portray the characters, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for you and your writing! And side note, Fools and Mortals is actually the first of your books that I have read! I can't wait to read your other books that you have published. That is all from me, I have to go now! [EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEAR.]

Elvena Yee

 

Just a quick note of gratitude for sharing your remarkable gift to the world. I can’t count the number of hours of pure joy that I have spent with Richard Sharpe and your other characters. Before I was introduced to your work, Patrick O’Brien was my favorite author. But I have to say that you now have that honor. Thank you, and stay strong!

Kevin Thompson

Dear Mr Cornwell,

I wanted to reach out and thank you for the adventures of Sharpe. I first discovered the series reading Sharpes Eagle on sleepovers at my grandmother's as a young teen. I would borrow a book for the night and find myself up for hours exploring the sights alongside Sharpe on his ventures. I have now inherited these books and they hold fond memories, often listening to the audio books or rereading my own collection now in my late 20s.

I was saddened to hear the news of your editor and send my commiserations. I hope to meet you at a future signing or event, will be sure to keep an eye out. Looking forward to the next installment and no need to apologise for the delay, life sends its challenges, and we can wait.

Thanks again for the memories you helped establish and the passion for reading you spurred. Wish you the best, with a positive end to the year.

Luke Barlow

Dear Mr Cornwell

 

I have enjoyed your Sharpe books for years. I don’t think I’ve ever read a better historical series. Right now, I’m te-reading all Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey/Maturin series. Yet as soon as Amazon told me there was a new Sharpe book. I ordered it and it arrived today. I put O’Brian aside and opened Sharp’s Command.  I’m already at page 37! I’m sitting in front of the fire in my Niagara on the Lake house, drinking a large whisky. Absolute heaven! Please keep the Sharpe stories coming. A dedicated fan.

Nigel

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