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Mr. Cornwell,
Last year I found one of your books in our library here in Southern Indiana and haven't been able to stop reading you!! I love history and I love the way you incorporate it in your books! You are my favorite author, and I have been an avid reader since I was a child.
I am an amateur genealogist and have traced my ancestry back to the Norman invasion. This is unsubstantiated of course, it is hard to verify things, but an ancestor of mine was a Norman night and was rewarded with a lordship in Whepstead, Suffolk County and is mentioned in the Domesday book. I would very much like to see your style of writing in a book or series about the Norman invasion and consequences.   I think it would be very entertaining!
Also, I have Scots-Irish ancestors that traveled to the Haag to join with William of Orange for his bid for the throne. Three Sturgeon brothers were involved in that and the Jacobite wars. Two of these brothers was in the siege of Londonderry where one of them died. I would like to see you write about these things as well.
At any rate, I really enjoy your work and wish you well, and many more volumes, (especially of Starbuck)
Robert E. Sturgeon

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I reorganized my bookshelf this morning, and counted 17 of your books on the shelf!  I am writing mainly to express my immense appreciation for the pleasure I have gotten from multiple readings of these books.

I am a retiired industrial research chemist (43 years with Procter & Gamble) and I have one book of my own (on physical chemistry).  I am learning more about history by reading your books; this has become one of my principle avocations.

Being a professional researcher has made me conscious of the level of accuracy in the things I read.  History books from an earlier day do not have a terribly good record in this regard; they are often biassed and inaccurate.  But one of the reasons I have so many of yours is that they all stand up remarkably well in this regard.  Now, one can check such matters by reference to Wickipedia articles on the subject, and I congratulate you on your attention to such matters.  You rank with David McCullough here; I have a high regard for him also.

So thanks, again..

Robert G. Laughlin

Hello sir,

I've been a longtime reader of your work and have enjoyed everything I've read by you. Between you and the late George Macdonarld Fraser, I've spent many hours reading, and loving historical fiction. I just wanted to take a minute and thank you for the excellent work. I'm in college studying battlefield archeology and just returned home from a 6 week field school in Connecticut and Rhode Island working sites from The Pequot War and King Phillip's War. On my way back home to Texas, I decided I hadn't quite gotten my fix for battlefields, so dediced to stop at Gettysburg, Antietam (or as we call it in the south, Sharpsburg) and Harper's Ferry. Just before I left for field school in CT I read your Starbuck books, and I would like to say, that you captured the landscape and scenery of Harper's Ferry, and Antietam absolutely brilliantly. Keep up with the excellent books! Along with my trowel, my tape, and my kit, I like to keep a copy of one of your books close at hand while
in the field.

Many thanks,
Cameron Stewart

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I love your books. I have read the Saxon Stories and the Starbuck Chroncle twice. I have also read most of your other books.

I have never written to an author before but I would like to ask you to consider writing the remaining chapters of the Starbuck Chronicles since I feel that the story is so great and deserves to be completed.

Sincerely,
Kenneth Johansson

Dear Mr. Cornwell
Thank you for your work. Only a few short years ago my father introduced me to you through the Sharpe series and since that time, we both read everything you have published. He and I  enjoyed sharing your books, both literarily and figuratively; he would pass on copies of your books to me (only after he had finished them) and then we'd  talk about your characters, plots and the history assocaited with them.
Last September (2011), my Dad passed away very suddenly. One of the things that remains is a deep appreciation for your work, both new and old, not only for the craft involved in their creation and your unique writing style but for what it represented to Dad and I. You have become apart of the many things I was able to share with my father , and for that I am truly grateful.
It was only after Dad had passed that I picked up "Death of Kings" - which  I read with him in mind, knowing that he would have thoroughly enjoyed it, and also, knowing he would have laughed at the irony of the title.:)
I ramble.
Again, thank you - and I wish you health and happiness.

Kindest regards,

John Brennen

G'day Bernard,

Thank you for so many years of pleasurable reading. I'm I huge fan of Sharpe and Uhtred, but I have to admit your Aurthurian series is my favourite. I recently got married and part of my wife's hens night was a quiz about me (my favourite colour, football team etc...) The only question she got right apart from my birthday, was my favourite author...Bernard Cornwell. Apparently after dusting 30 odd books with your name on them, it stuck in her mind...

Thanks again and please keep Uhtred and Sharpe hitting the shelves.

Frank

Bernard,
I learned to love reading all kinds of books and while I don't believe that I have the critical skill to comment in a publication, I still think that my opinion is valued among my friends and peers.
I'm 1/2 way through Sharpe having devoured Arthur and Saxon in the last few months - nearly all these books (with the exception of Trafalgar) had me captivated for the short time it took me to navigate them.
Where I feel you excel is in the balance of story, pace and historical fact.
Having read many of my wife's books, I'd like to suggest spending slightly more time on the relationships and inter-personal tension that the subject matter lends itself to so that the ladies can feel a little more comfortable being exposed to your wonderful historic adventures.
Chris

I have been a very reluctant reader for many years, I have recently started reading historical novels, I cannot put them down having just completed the latest Saxon novel I'm waiting for the next. Thank you for many hours of enjoyment

Regards,
Don Taylor

Your writing abilities are pure genius!

I have finished your Saxon Chronicles series, Stonehenge and working on the third of the Arthur Books. I had no idea I had such a fascination with British history and legends until I stumbled on one of your books on Kindle a few months back!

Looking forward to many more hours of stimulating reading and learning!

Thank you,

Dave

Dear Mr Cornwell,

Just finished your excellent "Death of Kings" and eagerly await the next installment.
I was introduced to your work some five years ago and have now read just about everything you have published. I did have a question about the Thomas of Hookton series but now have the answer I was looking for from your excellent questions and response page on your website. So I just wanted to say thank you for the books and how you have filled many boring hours travelling to and from London on the train.

Kind Regards
Steve

PS I do however have one complaint, you keep making me late for things, especially work, as I can't seem to put your work down. (Thanks again.)