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I just found your latest Saxon Tales book while looking for writers similar to George RR Martin's books.  I, unfortunately, read the last book first without realizing it was part of a series.
Since then I have found and read the rest.   Though your books are of a similar nature, I find your books much easier reading with much less superfluousicity  than Martin's.  You include just the right amount of detail to identify the characters and not have the reader get distracted from where the story is going.  I look forward to reading many more of your books.

JD

I love your work. Please forgive this harsh question. Uhtred must get his home back. I am concerned that if you don't finish the story soon you may never finish. I wish you well but I worry your age may keep me from knowing how the story I love will end. Please live long and please please finish Uhtred's story. When will we have our next adventure!!
Thank you
Stephen Pritchard

Hi again, Mr. Cornwell.

In a November 28th posting, Bryan asked about novels on 1066 and the Norman Conquest.  I heartily recommend "Housecarl" by Laurence J. Brown.  It tells the story of Ranulf, a housecarl for King Harold Godwinson during that period.  His battle scenes are nearly as vivid as yours!  He has written a second book "Cold Heart, Cruel Hand" on Hereward the Wake.

Alan Kempner

 

Mr. Cornwell -

I picked up "The Last Kingdom" a couple months back while browsing "thrillers" at the local book store. Ever since picking it up I have fallen completely in love with the story and Uhtred. I had been looking for excellent historical fiction novels ever since reading "Shogun" a few years ago but nothing fit me. I am so happy that I have found your books and I cannot wait to begin reading the Sharpe series and all the other stories you have written. You are a fantastic writer that captures my imagination and makes me truly care about the people I am reading about and makes me feel truly there. Keep up the excellent work sir.

John Vogt

Greetings from Finland!

The first book of yours I read was The Winter King. It was amazing and just mind-blowing. But after I finished the book I was disappointed to find that the sequels were not translated, or ever would be translated. But then another publisher company started to translate the Saxon series and I kept on reading them.

About a year ago I decided to survive through the English versions of Enemy of God and Excalibur, and I did survive! After that I read parts 5 and 6 of the Saxon series in English, too. I was too eager to wait for translated ones.

Now I'm reading Sharpe's Tiger and about a minute or two ago I ordered a bunch of your books from the Internet. I won't be bored during the Christmas holidays! And as a bonus, your books are good practice for learning the language.

Waiting for another Uhtred novel!
All the best,

J. Kuittinen

Mr. Cornwell --

I read audio books and have thoroughly enjoyed your series of the Saxon Stories especially.  I have just finished Death of Kings and look forward to the next in the series.  Again, thank you for these historical novels.   I am also a big fan of all of the series you have written that I have "listened to," including the Sharpe series, thoroughly enjoying the PBS video series as well, along with the Grail Quest series.  Thanks for the enjoyment.

JIM HIGDON

Dear Mr. Cornwell,
I have been reading your books since my uncle introduced me to "The Archer's Tale" in 2005.  Although I got a late start, I can honestly say that I've read every book that you have published (including the few that you co-wrote).  I became engrossed in each novel and series from the Sharpe series to Azincourt and look forward reading your books now as soon as they are published.  In fact, I order them from the UK because I'm too impatient to wait for the U.S. release dates.  I'm sure you routinely hear how fantastic your books are to read (which is entirely true), but I just wanted to compliment you on 1356.  I think it may be my favorite book that you have written thus far.  I never thought that Thomas of Hookton would be back, but I'm so pleased that you decided to revisit the character.  Anyways, thank you so much for all of your work.  I am unable articulate in writing just how much I've enjoyed reading it and look forward to whatever you have in store next.

Sincerely,
Benjamin Reed

"Intelligence is a weapon with a sharp edge and a long reach"... Uhtred of Babinburg. I truly appreciate that statement. Thank you for sharing your gift of imagination. I have purchased and listened to all of your Saxon books in two weeks. The only negatives for me has been the lack of sleep and the end of the tale. Thanks again !

Marren Quillen

Have just finished 'Death of Kings'. And greedily consumed all the Sharpe novels over the years.As well as most of your other work. I wanted to thank you for engaging my interest in historical fiction. I have just had my first novel published. Sadly not a lot of history here in Australia, but enough of interest to me and great fodder for  some boys own fun. Anyway, it IS published, so if you are interested in reading it it is available online and no lawyers need be involved. That however is not my reason for emailing. I received a letter this week from someone who had read it and wanted to express how much they had enjoyed it and I realised I have been consuming your work for years without even so much as a thank you. So...err....thank you. And please keep writing!

Grant Hutchinson

Good morning, I am a researcher for Chatham Dockyard Historical Society.
We own I Trafalgar Medal, I researched it and found the recipient have been on 17 ships,
I thought this may just lend to a story or two. If you think not I am sorry to have wasted your time.
Thank you
Brian Jenkins