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Merry Christmas,

Keep on writing and I will keep on buying you really are a talented storyteller..... love the saxon series

Craig Alexander Calder

Dear Mr Cornwell

I would like to this opportunity to say thanks. I am a wildlife cameraman and most of the animal behaviours I am asked to film require a great deal of patience. But I have a secret weapon: 'talking books'; renditions of your work in particular. I have been accompanied by Sharpe on many a nocturnal predator vigil in Africa and by Uhtred on many a bird of paradise stake out in New Guinea. So I just wanted to say a huge thankyou for enlivening the long jungle nights and helping me stay awake and avoid becoming ( on more than one occasion ) a permanent part of the jungle Eco system! But most of all for motivating me to find out more about my own culture and history. I am proud of my Saxon surname - a fact that my Indian wife often has to humour! - and I derive great pleasure from your incredibly evocative descriptions of ancient britain, particularly its landscapes, (often places I know well and have grown up in, here in the west country). New Guinea is a long way from Wessex but when I
have a need to remember where I come from, your books are often my first port of call.

Thanks again and have a great Christmas.

James

I have read a few of your books over a period of time, and consider you a much better writer than most other fiction writers i.e. John Grisham.  I read The Fort , and found its narrative and detail entertaining and believable.  1356 is quite a disappointment.  I cannot believe this was written by the same author.  Characters are cartoon caricatures (beautiful super cool Genevieve, vulgar killing machine Scully), and the action is as silly as worst Hollywood action thrillers.  Dumas used apprentices to write his pulp.  I would be disappointed to think you do this also.

Steve Gill

Hi Bernard

I know you have already explained about Nathaniel's extended vacation but PLEASE write another in the series.  I was really into it and was so disappointed when they stopped.

I have read all the Sharpe books and seen all the films.  Of course, I always picture Sharpe as Sean, even though he is supposed to be tall, dark and cockney!
I realise you are a very busy man and a prolific writer but another Starbuck Chronicle would be much appreciated by me and many others, I'm sure.

Having read your "Contact" introduction I am stunned by the questions you are asked.  People never cease to amaze me.

I have just ordered Death of Kings and am really looking forward to reading an actual book again.  (I devour books on my iPhone).

Thank you for all your wonderful books and for  being the cause of the many, many happy hours I have spent being caught up in the adventures of your brilliant heroes and heroines.

Regards

Sue

I have joyfully read your Saxon Novels and the Arthur ones, etc. I love Uhtred, but having just finished the last one, I wanted to tell you that I am finding his thinking funny!  He makes me laugh, and that has never happened before.  Thanks for that.  We all can use a laugh once in a while.
Vi Winters

Mr Cornwell,
I am 17 years old and have grown up in a generation obsessed with video games, the internet and gossip magazines.. While there is some time in the day for at least two of these, I have found reading your books inspirational. I find myself capable of escaping reality as Uhtred and Steapa crush another Danish shield wall, or as Sharpe and Harper lead the green jackets through the Spanish countryside to take another French farmhouse. I am studying history next year at university and the reason for this is solely down to your majestic creative talents. I wholeheartedly thank you for providing not only me, but many others, your wonderfully creative insight to the historical events that shapes society today. It is incredible the kind of effect a book or a series of books can have on an individual, and possibly the only thing I do not envy you for, is that you won't be able to read your work in the same light as we do. I hope to hear more of Uhtred' s adventures in the near future. So
thank you Mr Cornwell for the enjoyment I have had in my life through your books.

Arthur

Mr. Cornwell,

I'm a huge fan of your works. After devouring your books I was looking for another series to read. Upon your recommendation I began the Hornblower series. I had always wondered why you did not do more naval adventures. Sharpe's adventures in Trafalgar were magnificent and I was left wanting. Though after reading Forrester I now know the reason. Knowing you are also a fan, I would assume there are somethings that are left to stand undisturbed and not be compared. Thank you for the recommendation though, it was thoroughly enjoyed.

Ed Monaco

Hi Bernard.

I bet you get loads of messages like this but not from me, so here goes. I am an Anglo Saxon/Viking - how can I put this? - geek, there you go. I was introduced a few months ago to your Saxon stories and was hooked immediately. I'm close to finishing 'The Death of Kings' and I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed the. series. Uhtred is a brilliant creation and I've followed his exploits with a mixture of anticipation and excitement. Thank you for allowing me to indulge my geekiness and for bringing me back to reading fiction rather than those (sometimes) dusty old reference books. Best wishes, Merry Christmas and ........ thank you.

Garry Hamer

I am actually a descendant of Aethlered and Aethleflaed and I am so happy to have discovered your Saxon Chronicles.  They bring history to life for me even though I understand they are fiction.  I am just sorry I waited so late to become interested in this history.

Thank You,

Connie

Dear Mr. Cornwell:

Just a short note to thank you for the Saxon series. My perspective of course (as  you can tell from my name) is different than yours (as your name suggests). My ancestors at least get a pretty good rap, most of the time, in your stories, and seem authentic. I also wear the hammer.Allow me to pick one "knit": on pg. 146 of "Death of Kings", Thursdays are still Tor's day; and Fridays are Freya's day. She was not "Woden's wife" but the sister of Frey, that became the Norse equivalent of Venus, more or less, and sent the Valkeryies. Woden or Odin's wife was Frigga. And Wednesdays are Wotan's day (or Odinsday in Danish). To round out the viking week, Tuesdays are Tyr's day. The Romans of course get the rest (Saturn, Sun, and Moon's day). As we know, the hundred years after Alfred's death are viking ones, including three kings of England. Will Uhtred have a son that inherits "Vipers breath" and continues the "song"?

Best Regards (Tor also sends his best! I have no idea
how the "nailed god" feels about that) -

Peter Hansen