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I liked the novel about the British Army taking Copenhagen to prevent the fleet falling into the hands of the French. Forgive my vagueness but I forget the title. Sharpe's involvement was more detailed, dangerous and exciting, but equally dipped into our true history as was Scarrow's Fire and Sword, to which he devotes about a few pages on the battle. You also move into the American war of independence, which I will be delighted to read, as I was captivated by C.C. Humphreys and his Jack Absolute series, and I know you will not fail to match this performance, although I doubt Richard Sharpe will make an appearance in that one. As someone who rarely read anything until I left the long hours of working in the pre-press industry, you and your fine historian colleagues in print have certainly given my life a new dimension! Thank you.

Ian Tarrant

Hi Bernard
I am an avid reader of the Sharpe books, and have them all.
There is an article in the Daily Mail Online which might interest you. A skeleton has been found with a musket ball in it's ribs, possibly from the battle of Waterloo.
It makes very interesting reading
William

I have been a fan of all UK oriented and Sharpe books for many years and still reread Sharpe and Arthur especially on a regular basis.
Some 6 years ago I emailed you to say how much I enjoyed the Arthur books (your favourite also, I believe) and mentioned I was writing a novel for the YA market based on Camelot characters, but with more humorous / detective elements as a theme. I couldn't get an agent, let alone a publisher in the UK. You told me to persevere, which I did. My first book Leap of Faith was published by an American publisher in May and my second book Trouble with Swords comes out in September with 2 further books in the series coming out next year. My publisher told me that one book is unique, two is a coincidence, three is a series and four is a saga!
My thanks for both your books and for advising me not to give up.
Whatever you wite I look forward to it.
Regards
Richard Hardie

Hi.
Reference: Azincourt & 1356. Oh dear Bernard. Your fictional heroes are superb at winning their own battles but it would seem that YOU are really struggling to win your own battle with the publishers. Do you think that they will ever let you call a book Slaughteryard! Best send Sharpe or Uhtred round to see them next time with the manuscript for a bit of "friendly persuasion".

Really looking forward to reading 1356 and getting aquanted with Thomas again.

All the best,

Tony

Hello, I just want to tell you how much I have enjoyed the Saxon books.  From not particularly liking Uhtred I have gone to absolutely loving him.  The books are so well written I feel as if I am experiencing the tale.  In short I love them.  I sincerely hope there will be more and can't wait for Uhtred to regain Bebbanburg.  I live one hour away from Bamburgh and it has always been my favourite place and my favourite castle.  I have known it from childhood having spent many summer holidays there, so it was a treat reading about someone else to whom it was important.
Well done and keep them coming please.
Regards Joan.

Hi Mister Cornwell,

first of all thanks for answering me on this webpage. Twelve books of the Saxon Stories would make many people happy, on my mind if it took about 6 books to the danish vikings to almost conquer Britain it could take more 6 to the saxons to push them back to the north. I was pondering and 8 or maybe 9 books of Uhtred's battles it's already a wonderfull present for everybody, so all we have to do is thank you and enjoy. It's also good traveling with you into some different locations and stories and discover new possibilities. *I'm enjoying The Fort now and I like Paul Revere!

All the best,

D.

In reply to audiobook question by Bradford Belles....I only know the audiobook version of "The Burning Land" read by Stephen Perring. His impersonation of Uhtred and all other characters (like the Welsh and the Scottish) is great and adds depth to them. I laughed hard at his impersonation of a "drunken" Uhtred.

I do think that Jamie Glover's more mature, darker voice and slower reading pace fit the aged Uhtred better. It's almost like you're sitting next to him at the hearth in his hall, listening to the story of his life.

My only complaint with the "The Burning Land" audiobook is indeed that placenames have changed to modern variants like Uhtred of Bamburgh and fort Durham.  Bebbanburg and Dunholm sound much more gloomy.

To be honest, I hope Uhtred won't return to Bebbanburg for a while.
He is an itinerant, a drifter, a lone and romantic soul. In his heart he longs for peace and quiet, but he knows he will probably never find it. Kind of Wagnerian.

I'm looking forward to reading "Death of Kings" (I use the audiobooks to complement the books, in bed after a tiring day at work) and it's successor. Then, I feel it's time for a break from Uhtred.

Definitely picking up "Azincourt" and "1356", possibly some of the Sharpe Books and the Grail Quest. I will always look forward to more of Uhtred's stories. I'm starting to love reading again (^_^)

Kind regards,
René

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

Thank you for wonderful writing, your books taught me to appreciate the study of history. I can not say that I read many of your wonderfully written books, for the simple reason that I can not afford to buy them often. Whenever I am visiting Delhi or Calcutta I keep aside a day for browsing for your books at the second hand book sellers. It is a testimony to the value of your books to their owners that so far I could find only two in such shops! Among your books that I possess, Sharpe's India Trilogy and Agincourt is my favourite. I hope that one day I will have all your books in my collection.

Nirmalya Choudhury
Assam, India

Watched the Sharpe series on TV but having so often seen adaptations of books I like I put off reading the books until I was in an accident two years ago. All your other books have been read and re-read.  They are the only books I buy from new and keep forever.  Loved Gallows Thief.  Such detail and great historical facts and knowledge.  You bring history alive.  Thank you so much. Eagerly waiting your next title.

Helen Oakes

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoy your books.I've been able to trace my family back to the middle ages, and being someone of Anglosaxon lineage I have special appreciation for your Saxon series. So far I have read, The Last Kingdom, The Pale Horseman, Lords of the North, The Burning Land, and Agincourt. I'm a history freak and your books really bring historical fiction to life.Sooner or later I intend to read all of your books. Keep up the great work!
Frederick E. Peck