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I am generally a conservative reader who reads his favourites over and over again. In particular CS Forester, Trevanian ( a vastly underrated author in my opinion) and even the Modesty Blaise stories (when in a situation I try to think what Willie Garvin would have done).. Then I came across Agincourt, bought it and loved it and so found a new author whose books I could devour. For me this is very rare and very pleasurable so I should just like to express my appreciation.

Thank you

David Palmer.

I am enjoying reading Agincourt, although I have not gotten to the battle yet.  I got it because I am a direct line descendant of William Pettibone that fought in the battle.  Plus I recently purchased a copy of THE UNIVERSAL SOLDIER with his accounting of the actual battle in it.  When I read your book Agincourt I laughed and eecked at the similarities in it because it brought the book to life. Thank you
Garnet Pettibone Murphey

I love this series -- I am now just starting your 5th book -- The Burning Land.
I must let you know however that I am very disappointed with the Maps in these books. In the chapters you keep mentioning places, and I keep finding myself turning back to the map only to find that all of these places are nowhere to be found. I am hoping that in the future you will provide much more detail on your maps so a reader can get a better feel for the landscape.
Jeff Baldino

Thank you, thank you, thank you for Richard Sharpe and all the extraordinary characters who supported him. No reply is needed beyond keeping up the great work.
Howard Coffin

Dear Mr. Cornwell

Thank you very much for choosing the profession you have, your work have given me countless hours of fun and excitement. coming from the Denmark I truly enjoy the Saxon saga’s, I only have one little heart ache in this regard, I don’t know who your publishers chose to translate your books, but their work is often all but laughable, I understand that it can be hard for people to understand the terms related to medieval weapons and fighting, but that is actually what they get payed for, so trying a bit harder would be nice.
I am looking very much forward to be reading the pagan lord (in English though)
With the very best regards
Peter Als

As an avid reader with an interest in the English monarchy (I am from the US), I was thrilled to come across your Saxon stories. I have read much about the Tudors, Plantagenets, Stuarts, etc and then came to the realization that I needed to know more about how it all started. Since I am not one to particularly enjoy documentaries, historical fiction works for me. I was lucky enough to come across Agincourt and I was hooked on your writing style and so looked up your other work and discovered your Saxon Stories.  I absolutely flew through them  this summer (just finished Death of Kings). Your writing is thoroughly engaging, the facts of the times are vivid and educational.  I am not sure which of your series I will delve into next but I am certain I will love it.  Thank you for bringing Uhtred and Alfred to life for a 21st century reader!
Amy Rozmus

Dear Bernard,

Am moving towards the end of `The Bloody Ground' having purchased the series of books second hand, leaving them on the shelf for a few months as my main interest has been your Saxon `Warrior Chronicles' series.
The scenerious you set in the Starbuck series so remind me of some of the old Clint Eastwood movies set around the time of the American civil war. I am from Liverpool Uk and am aware of the skullduggery and secrecy surrounding the British covert support for the Confederacy in the building and equipping of the CSS Alabama, The conning of Liverpool merchant seamen to take work on a `? 6 month voyage to the Azores', the big ship being taken out of the Mersey to the `Bar Light ship' with a full crew of poor Liverpool sailors then being taken over by Confederate Officers mid Channel who had lodged at the old inn on the corner of South Road Waterloo among the sand dunes, and the ensuing human tragedies as the Alabama went to war against the union shipping.  As with all of your work I have read, all my family and friends wish truly that your work could be televised / made into film, [as Sharpe was !] - It is absolutely classic and deals with real human psychological issues during
historical times of conflict. I cannot read one of your books without getting my atlas and maps out and following the action from place to place. I cant thank you enough for entertaining and educating me so well, my family think I'm a `bit of an expert' after reading round the wonderful novels you write. I hope you read this letter Mr Cornwell. I am retiring to the kitchen with a pint of home brewed beer and `The Bloody Ground' to see how Starbuck and his comrades and brigade enemy's fare in the East woods outside of Sharpsburg. God bless and many Thanks Bernard for your hard work in providing my riviting educational entertainment.

Paul Campbell.

Liverpool UK

Stan Phelan asked if you were going to write about the Peasant's Revolt and about John Ball. You might let him know my story that involves John Ball: http://geoffboxell.tripod.com/SCA/Ball.htm
PS I have just pre-ordered your latest book!
Geoff Boxell

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

My name is Ronald and I am currently 15 years old. Over the course of the last month and a half I completed the entire Sharpe series (24 books). When I finished the last novel in the series, Sharpe’s Devil, I was somewhat upset, but I began to understand that as the saying goes; it is most certainly true that all good things must come to an end. The purpose of this letter is to both to extol your excellent and ingenious writing, as well as to say thank you. I understand that writing this series was no easy task, but I hope that you will agree with me when I say that your hard work and dedication paid off. From the moment I began to read the first book in the series, it was hard for me to put it down. I became so addicted to your works that I began to imagine myself as a captain or major commanding my troops to form square from an impending French cavalry attack. I believe that I became so attached to your heroes, Richard Sharpe and Patrick Harper, because of your incredible use
of literary skills. The dramatic scenes and the enmity between certain characters made the series come to life. For myself, I cannot imagine how I could not have read your works, and I can assume that your other readers around the world would agree with me. So before I finish my lengthy epistle, I would like to simply say thank you for your work and dedication that you engraved into this series. If there were no Richard Sharpe, then there would be no Patrick Harper, Teresa Moreno, Lucille Castineau, Pierre Ducos, Daniel Hagman, Henri Lassan, William Frederickson, the hated Obadiah Hakeswill, and other wonderful characters. And if there was no Bernard Cornwell, then there would be no Richard Sharpe. Once again, thank you for being you and creating the fantastic and exciting world of Richard Sharpe. I am proud to say that Richard Sharpe and his adventures earned a place in my heart.

An avid reader,
Ronald P

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I am relatively new to your books having just read your saxon chronicles until The Lords of the North and just started your grail series. I am big history puff (for fiction and non-fiction) and I am eagerly waiting to read through your whole production and wanted to thank you for writing these books.

I also just listened your interview how you got started writing, and all I can say is good for you and thank God for US not giving you green card! Isn't it amazing how things turnout in life? I also moved due to my fiancee (my wife now) to Thailand for over a decade ago and after many twists and turns ended up to my current job as a director of IR in multibillion dollar listed company.

Anyway I don't mean to bore you with my ramblings about myself. So once again thank you for the great books and keep doing good work.

Best regards,

Rami