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Dear Mr. Cornwell. I have never written to any author or any public figure. I am a 44 year old attorney and army reserve lawyer. I have a family. I have little time to spare. However, that said, you are undoubtedly my favorite author. I have read every book of yours, many numerous times. My first was Sharpe's Rifles. That first page of your book hooked me like no other read. I really enjoyed "The Fort" and "Gallows Thief" not too mention the usual suspects. Unfortunately, it is not humanly possible for you to continue to produce books at the pace I need to satiate my reading needs. I have recently discovered James Patterson. Keep up the good work....you've made a lot of money off me but I truly enjoyed ever read.

Dean DMellow

Dear Mr. Cornwell I have listened to the Sharpe, Grail, Arthur and Saxon books on Tape/Cd..I Love them all. I just finished Death of Kings. New Narrator who mispronounced names. Uhtred was from Bebenburg in 1 through 5 now he is from Bambra. I just thought you would want to know. I can't wait till the next installment.

Dennis Nelson

After 10 years I have just worked out what "courtier to my lord Bacchus" means. How dim was I? Seriously though, you compare to the greats Mr Cornwell. I have read well from Voltaire through Forester and Scott. Your work reads better and is more exciting. You deserve a Knighthood!

Macey

I have just finished reading "Death of Kings", was enthralled, as I was by all the "Saxon" books. But, dear Mr. Cornwell, I am 85 yrs.old, my husband is 89, & we hope to live long enough to see Lord Uhtred back in his beloved Bebbanburg. Please try to hurry the saga along. We wish you good health and good writing.

Mildred Bauer

Hi Mr. Cornwell, I just wanted to let you know how much I love your books. I've always been a bit of a writer since college and reading your Historic Fiction has helped me start writing again. So thank-you for that. The Arthur Trilogy is my favorite as I read them while I was in Scotland. Hopefully someday you will be in NYC and I'll get them signed! Be well.

E.

Hi, Mr. Cornwell! I'm writing to wish you a happy birthday! I hope this is the right day. Anyway, I hope that you be happy in all the days of your life and, please, continue writing this wonderful books. Greetings from Brazil! Jéssica Frutuoso Mello

Happy Birthday Mr. Cornwell! Out of curiosity I was looking at Wikipedia this morning, to see with whom I shared my birthday, and found your name. As a fan of your work (and eagerly looking forward to the next installment of the life of Thomas of Hookton) I thought I'd drop you a line. Many happy returns, and I hope you celebrate the day in fine style. Yours, Richard

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I just want to wish you a very happy birthday! I'm currently reading "The Death of Kings", and I'm looking forward to more of your writings in the future... Cheers, Budi

I got my first Sharpe book while in the US Navy and visiting Singapore. I bought every title and love them. I love the Starbuck books as well. I enjoyed Agincourt (bought as a Kindle ebook) and just bought and finished The Fort. You are the best historical military writer. No response required.

Richard Glady

I NEVER HAVE THE TIME TO READ BUT LISTEN TO THE AUDIO BOOKS EVERY DAY FROM SHARPE,STARBUCK,ARTHUR AND NOW GRAIL QUEST. THEY'RE ALL GREAT. THE EXCITMENT FROM THE START TO FINISH, I'M THERE WITH THEM THANKS..

Neil Belcher

Thank you for the Saxon series - you're really hit a high standard with them. Recently though, because of getting a Kindle, I've taken the opportunity to reread the Sharpe books (my 17th time through the series). One thing that struck me is that on several occasions you've had Sharpe be concerned about the sound of the sear-spring & tumbler on the lock clicking loudly into place as the hammer is drawn back. There is an old trick that was used by hunters in the day & soldiers during the 18th century onward in which the trigger is pulled back, then you draw back the hammer & hold it, then release the trigger. Thus no click. Since this technique was commonly used by troops during the French & Indian Wars who gave rise to the light troops, I think Sharpe would have known about it. Certainly Hagman would have known. Please, this is not a criticism, just an observation of a mostly forgotten trick except amongst those who re-enact & also hunt using flinters. Thank you again for all your wonderful books.

Sven Lugar

Dear Mr Cornwell, I Have read The Saxon Stories, Azincourt, and The Fort. These books are probably the best I have ever read! Keep up the good novels. Mr Edwards