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While I have read most of your books at lease twice.  Sharpe series 3 times same for Starbuck.  Am now reading Gallows Thief.  I DON"T WANT THIS TO END.  I consume everything you have written and probably like most have my favorites.  Sharpe naturally, Starbuck, Grail Quest.  The Saxon Tales was too much of a struggle because of the names, the stories were great.  I guess I can relate to Sharpe, Starbuck and Sandman because of my own background, although not quite as exciting, damn it.

MORE SANDMAN, MORE SANDMAN,  PBS SANDMAN SERIES WOULD BE GREAT.

Ron Blair

Hello,

Just purchased another of your thrilling descriptive books in audio format from audible.co.uk. 1356, did not realize that it was that wonderful character Thomas of Hookton.
I know this is not a fourth in the grail series,but i hope we are going to see more of Thomas? You see 1356 not being advertised as a character sequel. I am sure that all your other readers who consider Thomas to be the best character you have ever written would miss this fact quite easily as i did.
The description of the book should read Thomas returns in another....... and so on. Thank you for giving hours upon hours of great reading, taking me into another time and place,
Yours Lee O`Connor

I started of on your thrillers way back, and have read about everything from you since.

A remark on your Thriller page struck me:
"I’m always delighted when people want more of the sailing books, but I’m not planning on writing any more, at least not now – but who knows? perhaps when I retire."
How can a writer be retired if he then starts to write again :)
Cheers,

Peter

Dear Mr Cornwell,
Having just finished your latest episode of Thomas, I wanted to write and say just how much I enjoy reading your work. As a schoolboy I used to think of history, reading and such as a chore, much better to be playing sport than enjoying our past. I regret my exam results mirrored this lack of enthusiasm.

It took me well into my twenties to realise that without understanding the past the future lacks meaning certainly purpose, I spent many years researching family history, eventually working ( in my spare time) to help those with hereditary illness' which with genealogy family bloodlines could help in treatment.

This led me to forty years or more of reading anything and everything Historical, I could including many of your sources and... Your entire works - I now have just managed to persuade my young 13 year old  to read 1356 and sadly he is "hooked" (pardon the pun) I still purchase hard back but have succumbed to kindle on my iPad (such is progress).

Your work always captures my attention and imagination, and with my continuing knowledge of British history I enjoy the weaving of fiction around facts, my son certainly is enjoying the journey. Some years ago I found details of an ancestor Sir John Tissington, (knight) who fought with Lord Ralph Basset of Drayton under the command of John of Gaunt at Agincourt - I am still trying to find his exact DOB but his son was a direct descendant - another few years of research and enjoyment to come.

Thank you for contributing to this thirst and the pleasure I have received in reading your exemplary work

Kind regards
Sincerely
Malcolm

Bernard,
I just wanted to get in touch as I watched a Christopher Hitchens interview in which he said how grateful he was to hear from his fans and encouraged viewers to write to their favourite authors. So decided to write to you to thank you.
I remember the Sharpe books as being the first stories to really get me interested in reading. I read each one as a young teenager and it inspired a lifelong (well, as long as life can be at 26) love of books and reading which subsequently inspired me to go into writing myself. I remember my school librarian once telling me that although yes, it was good that I was so keen on reading, would I not just TRY to give books by a different author a go?
I resolutely refused for a good two or three more years before finally spreading my literary wings. I think I learnt a great deal from the well-crafted and enthralling stories you wrote. So thank you, and keep up the good work!
All the Best,

Tom Edwards

Thank you so much for 1356.  I have never read a "Cornwell" so quickly; dashed through it with baited breath and fingers crossed on more than one occasion.  I absolutely loved every moment of it.  I hope Thomas will feature again in a future adventure.

I have also been reading James Aitcheson's 1066 and The Splintered Kingdom.  This young man has a flavour of your storytelling ability.  He deals with the Norman invasion from the Norman point of view.  Very interesting.

I shall also be putting Death of Kings on my Christmas list.  I love reading about Uhtred and just want him back in Bamborough safely.

Thank you again for a glorious adventure story.
Ginny Goodall

Just finished 1356,,,another awesome read about Mr. Hookton!  Just wish you would release them in the States at the same time as UK so I dont have to pay the international shipping.  Great book, great story.  More, More, More, please.
rgildea

Sir
The Fort - A great read, however, on page 96 and thereafter, you refer to the marines as Royal Marines, when they did not get the prefix Royal until 1803.
Looking forward to reading your next book,
Regards
John Scales

Battle of Corunna
A book centering on this battle would be great!

William

Hi Bernard-

What's next? I have to the best of my knowledge purchased and read every book you have written and have the Sharpe series on DVD. I am currently reading 1356  Thomas of Hookton --What now ??--is there a happy ending for Uhtred  now that Alfred has gone ?--does Nate Starbuck survive his wound and  survive the South's defeat ?--Seriously, I can't tell you how much pleasure you have given me through reading your books--It has taken me back to my youth when reading historical novels and fiction was the norm instead of Television ads and internet spam--Please don't leave my heroes gathering dust in a back room of my memory--A very grateful fan

Gary Phillips