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Just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed your books. My favourite series has been the Saxon Stories, followed closely by the Grail Series, The Arthur Books and Azincourt. Although I have lived in Australia for the past 42 years, I was once a Dagenham boy who followed in the family trade and became a Waterman and Lighterman on the River Thames. I finished my apprenticeship became a Freeman of the River but found a few years later that the Port of London was dying and so moved to Australia. Australia has been good to me and I have recently retired from my own company. The area of Benfleet and Canvey Island, the River Lee the Swale and the Medway have all been brought back to me by Uhtred's battles and exploits. I don't know if you have visited Australia, or have any plans to do so but if there is a forthcoming visit planned please let me know so that I can arrange to be at any authors functions. Thank you for the enjoyment I have had from your books. Mike White

Dear Mr Cornwell, I had never read any of your books until recently. I am reading the 2nd book of the Saxon series (The Pale horseman) after having read 'The Last kingdom'. What I found very annoying was the very many referrals to the 1st book as if I hadn't read it! I don't understand why anyone would start reading a series of books from book 2. If The Lords of the North carries on in that vein then I don't think I will continue with them, which is a shame because I was quite enjoying the story. Best regards, Stephen Jueno.

Mr. Cornwell - I must preface by saying I am not a prolific reader of your books. I have read the sailing stories, which I enjoyed, and a few of your stand-alones like Gallows Thief and Stonehenge, but that's not why I'm writing. I have had a life-long interest and passion for stories of Arthur. I have read, I think, every major book on the subject, and many minor ones as well, delved into the history and the various theories as to his "real" identity or historical presence, and spent far too much time sorting through the available fiction to find worthwhile contributions. I always found the later constructs of Malory, etc., a bit insipid with their focus on the grail quest and excessively romantic imagery. Be that as it may, I write only to say that your Warlord Chronicles, which I read when they first came out, and to which I return every couple of years (as I just did) to enjoy again, are not simply the best Arthur story ever written, but one of the finest pieces of historical fiction I have ever encountered. I can only say this, and I hope you will accept it as the very high praise that it is: In my mind, if it happened at all, and I so hope that it did, it probably happened very much as you say. Best wishes.

Darrin McCullough

YES! The Warlord Chronicles finally in digital form. Thank you Mr. Cornwell.

Bruce Strange

Hello Bernard Just a quick paragraph to tell you how much I enjoy your books! I am a pilot for Continental Airlines, and used to frequent England, Scotland and Ireland on a regular basis. It was always exciting to go there and imagine myself in one of your books! I have a blast reading each book, and they have helped me get through the lonely hours that I am away from my family. Can't wait to read the last book in the Saxon series! Good luck! Cheers! Barret

Dear Sir, I first came across a novel by you (Sharpe's Rifles) in the library of the US Naval hospital in Portsmouth Virginia. I enjoyed it immensely, & it gave me a new perspective on things. To some modest degree, you shaped the man I am today. I am an agreeably average man, served as a Corpsman until I was honorably discharged & given a disability status. I then became a paramedic, firefighter & Lt. SO. Frankly, after my father, you & Derek Roberts have been my biggest & most positive role models, with Clint Eastwood's character from Heartbreak Ridge a close third. Anyhow, I just wanted to say thanks for the entertainment & education. Sincerely, Billy Sargent

Dear Mr Cornwell, I am an avid reader of all your books and have just finished reading The Fort which I thoroughly enjoyed. Your books are usually extremely well researched but I believe that you have made an error: you mention Royal Marines in the text but the Corps was not designated Royal until 1802 some 23 years after the events described! Regards, Anthony Hawley

Dear Mr Cornwell I have just finished your book "The Fort" which I enjoyed very much. I joined the Royal Marines in 1955 & served for 7 years so I was very interested in their actions. 1 thing puzzled me however. As young recruits we had to memorise the " Memorable Dates" from 16th October 1664, the date that the Corps was formed onwards. We remembered these dates by little jingles & 1 that I still recall went "In 1802 the Colours changed to blue & t6he Corps became "Royal". Your story takes place 1779-1780 so they couldn't have been "Royal Marines". Not that it matters, it was a rattling good yarn anyway. Cheers Paul

Dear Mr Cornwell, many thanks for your brilliant books which I have enjoyed enormously, from your thrillers to the historical.I do miss the Starbuck stories. A small note about the excellent story, 'The Fort' Marines were not called Royal until 1802, by decree of King George. Sorry to be picky on such a small item but as a former Royal myself and having Corps history drilled into me the term just stood out to me. Thank you once again for the pleasant hours I have spent enthralled readind your books. Kind regards Ed Eccleson

re the royal marines in the Fort in 1779 the marines did not the name ROYAL untill 1802 alan ex R.m.

I've just finished reading "The Fort" and was absolutely captivated by it. However, I note that you refer to the British Marines as "Royal Marines". I believe that the "Royal" title was not granted until 1802, some 23 years after the Penobscot Expedition.

Eddie

Very good books , good history, I Thank you

Richard Donnelly

I have just finished reading The Fort, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Immediately before that I read Anthony Beevor's D Day and the consistent themes of prickly characters and inflated egos are frighteningly apparent (I speak as an ex-soldier). What prompted me to write though was a small coincidence. In your notes at the end of the book you refer to the fact that you now live in Chatham. I started reading The Fort beside the swimming pool at the Chatham Bars Inn a couple of days after Irene passed through. I can see exactly why you live there, a lovely part of the world. Thank you for a "ripping read" JF

Dear Sir, I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for your wonderful work. I am now, and shall always remain, a lover of history. My first experience with your work was when I happened to come across a copy of "Sharpe's Trafalgar" at a book fair at Arizona State University. I have been turning your pages ever since! I love the Sharpe series, and have since begun reading them in chronological order and I also really enjoyed "Agincourt" and "The Fort". Again, thank you so much for providing history lovers like myself with such a colorful and informative set of literature. Sincerely, Sgt.Seth A. Foley USMC