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Bernard, I'm not trying to bother you as I probably have done in the past with questions about writing or when Uhtred will have more to say about his life, or basically anything else that requires an response. All I wish to do is thank you for exposing my mind to historical fiction, for it is the greatest passion I have and if I hadn't randomly found Stonehenge in a nearby bookstore one night about four or five years ago I would still be what I consider blind to the reading world. So thank you, and keep up the amazing work, for I have found no one that tells a better tale for me than you do.

Aaron Marshall Wheeler

Oh fantastic i'm so happy you are bringing out another saxon storie I'm english but live out in argentina everytime i come home i always check out the book stores for your latest book i'm very proud to have a big bookcase in my house in argentina filled with your books and will be able to add death of kings to that collection the best part about your writing is your books can be read over and over again and are even more brilliant everytime soon i will be able to sit in my garden drinking yerba mate in the sun while my mind races through time with uthred I'm so happy hope you can keep on writing for ever your fan Richard

A few years ago I wrote and told you that your books were the only ones I could get my step son to read. I was reminded of that yesterday when I passed to him my copy of Death of Kings. He's now 20 and continues to be a fan. I really like this latest book. I miss the Arthur stories greatly but after them my favorite is the Uhtred novels. Many thanks for keeping to it.

David Mason

Dear Bernard, Please find attached...ok, yes I did read your guidelines, so I'll keep my manuscript to myself. Getting to the serious point, thank you so much for your work! The 1st novel of yours I read was Azincourt and an excellent read. But I was attracted to your work by the Sharpe TV series. I have just finished reading the series, it was one where I felt sad on finishing Sharpe's Devil, knowing it was the last. If I have a single criticism, it would be that Sharpe's Devil was one too many. I am thankful to the TV series because I am not usually a historical fiction reader so may never have picked your work. Watching the series now, I find it sad that they have done so little justice to your work. One of the items I looked forward to in each book were your historical notes, they were always fascinating. I saw a documentary on Waterloo just after reading Sharpe's and found it frustrating as so much differed from your work. Amusingly, my instinct was to believe a work of fiction supported by a few notes over an hour of "experts". It didn't take long to prove my instinct correct. As an amateur student of astrophysics, sadly, I find the same frustrations in my area of particular interest. I will certainly be picking up your other books and look forward to having a complete collection. In truth, this mail could have been written in a single sentence. Thank you so much for the wonderful journey through India, Europe and South America. All the very best Simon

Hi Bernard, I have been eagerly awaiting the latest in the Saxon series, Death of Kings and thought it would finally see Uhtred safely installed in his castle but having waited so long I thought it would be a good idea to re-read the series from the beginning so I would enjoy the whole series in one reading to completion. I am only up to Sword Song this time round when I have discovered thru your website that Uhtred might not get his Bamburgh back just yet. I have decided to stop reading the Saxon series until you have published the entire works as I cant keep re-reading them every time a new one is published. The problem is of course is that too much time elapses between books, so take the hint please Bernard and get stuck in mate. Some of us are clocking on a bit you know. All of the above also applies to Nathaniel Starbuck. Best regards

Edward Carnegie

Dear Mr Cornwell, I've just finished the 3rd of the 'Arthur' trilogy. I just had to write to say that I enjoyed those 3 books more than anything I've read in years. A 58-year old Yorkshireman with a beer gut and wonky knees salutes you. Please keep up the good work. All the best, Frank Cowling

Dear Bernard Cornwell! I´m a very avid reader of your Uhtred stories! I love these books and I live in them! Although I´m a German, living near by "Daneland", I like to read your fantastic stories in the original language. I´d just read about the announcement of the 6. Uhtred book. Wow! So my reading keeps very british. Thank you and a lot of good wishes from Germany. Ilse Beckmann

Awesome stuff bernard! Your work alone has completley turned me into a historical fiction fan. On sword song now and looking forward to much more beautiful reading. also expecting winter king to arrive soon. Thanks for the pleasure.

Keith R. Dulak

thank you for Death of Kings. Started with a bang and didn't let up for a moment. How I fear for Uhtred! One of the best Cornwell books, and they're all brilliant.

Ginny Goodall

Dear Mr Cornwell, Death of Kings is superb. It inspired me to read all of Uhtred's adventures again and then, when that didn't satisfy me, to read The Warlord Chronicles. I just wanted to thank you again for your work. I must confess to shedding a manly tear at the end of Excalibur as usual. My girlfriend earnestly inquired as to what had upset me. She must have found my answer- "Sagramor rode from the Dumnonian frontier with Lloeyger to find his Lord, Arthur" - a bit odd. I'm re-reading Stonehenge now to pass the time until Uhtred travels further north into Mercia with Aethelflaed and Edward. Thank you again for your hard work. Yours Sincerely, Richard ap Andrew ap Raymond