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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

I've retired from government service twice and the military reserves after 22 years. I don't know you personally, but respect you as a gifted writer beyond words. You and your family are in my prayers, there is no need to apologize. With sincere sympathy and respect,

Kevin

Dear Bernard and Judy.

We were very sad to hear of your health challenges and we send these wishes for good recovery. My son and I are long term avid readers and re-readers of your book series and cherish commenting on them together, along with the film series and movie and how we would do them, ha ha. Please receive our very best wishes for a winter of recovery. Take care.

Julie Lennox

PS About 10 years ago you gave us suggestions on visiting Bebbanburg, which we did; and found fascinating, especially the remains of the pattern sword and the archeological dig of the St Oswalds gate area.

Mr Cornwell,

 

I am a 26 year old man who was born and raised, and continues to live in, Wiltshire. I was raised in Malmesbury and currently reside in Chippenham.

 

I have always been interested in history and in particular, Vikings.

 

You can probably surmise from the above that I have therefore always appreciated the importance of Malmesbury and Chippenham as it pertains to Alfred, Edward, and Aethelstan. Knowing that Malmesbury Abbey - where my parents were married - is the burial place of the latter has always been fascinating to me. Reading the first two novels of The Last Kingdom series and seeing such reference to Wiltunscir and Cippanhamm and knowing that I live in a county with such rich history behind it truly is something special.

 

I adore The Last Kingdom. I hope it isn’t an offense to say that I discovered the Television series before the novels, but was so stricken with the TV series - to this day one of my favourite series of all time - that I of course had to read the entire series also. And what a joy it has been.

 

Thank you for writing this series. Uhtred’s story has been a joy to read. The love and description of England and its deep, mythical roots stirs something deep within me. Pride? Perhaps the wrong word. Adoration for this beautiful land? I’m reminded of the poem “Jerusalem” (also one of my favourite plays by Jez Butterworth).

 

All that’s to say - is thank you for gracing the literary world with The Last Kingdom.

 

Kindest regards,

Josh

 

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

 

I would just like to thank you for so many years of wonderful historical fiction, such story telling, transporting me in time and space, I believe I’ve read them all, and so many tribulations this year, so, please, don’t apologize, you deserve more than a rest, but, you being you, play Prospero with focus, take your time with publishing, but most of all, my best wishes for everyone’s good health.

 

Best wishes,

 

Gowan McAvity

Just wanted to say thank you for many years of entertainment which as a lover of history has not only been informative but immensely enjoyable also. Sharpe is a legend and Uhtred a true warrior.

Please take care of yourself and whilst I can’t wait for the next instalment of Sharpe whenever you can finish it is fine by me. You have undoubtedly earned that right.

Very kind regards

Ian Humphries