I read your apology, and no apology was needed. I truly hope 2025 is a better year for you and your family and wish you all the best. Writing must always come secondary to your own personal life.
Chris Horry
Can you please give us one last Uhtred before retirement?
Maybe have him kill a dentist?
Alex
Dear Bernard,
I just wanted to send you a quick-ish message following your open letter apologising for the delay of the latest Sharpe book.
I have never communicated with you before, but you are by far my favourite author. I am a full-time writer, with twenty novels and a number of history books published, and I can say without a doubt that reading the Sharpe books at a young age (probably too young!) had a massive influence on me. I’m aware there is a whole legion of authors you have directly inspired (many of them more successful than I), but I still felt it was about time I paid tribute to the positive impact you have had on my life.
I’m sorry to hear how difficult much of this year has been. It is quite telling that even your open letter was marvellously written. Life comes first, and sometimes even Mister Richard Sharpe has to be patient. If he can be, then so can the rest of us.
All the very best,
Robbie MacNiven
Hello, BERNARD.
My name is Lucas and I'm a young 24-year-old Brazilian. I would have so many things to talk to you about, but right now I just want to tell you how fascinated I am by the way you write. My God, it's sensational. I'll be brief (because I have to go back to work), I've never been in the habit of reading books, especially fiction... I've always read scientific articles, but entirely for studies. My favorite series in the world is The Last Kingdom and when I talked about the series with a friend at work I discovered that it was a series made from another series of books. 13 books. And I spend most of my free time reading. What I want to say is that I am totally fascinated by the "Saxon Chronicles". I'm already reading the "The Lords of the North". I never imagined I would enjoy reading until I started reading what you write. Thank you very much for existing
Dear Bernard
I cannot begin to express my sadness on reading about the health problems you and Judy have faced recently, which I read in your apology to your fans. As a long time fan who even before I started reading your books, grew up listening to my mum telling me about your stories, I just want to say that an apology isn't necessary.
The health and wellbeing of you and Judy comes before anything else, and that includes the most devoted of your fans. It's important for both of you to take your time and get better, and even if you never wrote another book again, us fans are still going to support, love and adore your work.
Wishing you and Judy all the best.
Damien Silson
Mr Cornwell,
I was 17 years old when I picked up a book called Sharpe's Eagle in a bookstore where I worked. I just turned 59 years old and I have read every word you have published. Many of them multiple times. You are my favorite writer and I eagerly look forward to new books. Be it Sharpe (my sentimental favorite), Uhtred, Thomas or Starbuck, I find myself going along with all of their journeys. Throughout my life you provided me with escape when many times I had none. I find that people are many times remiss in telling the people who made a difference in their lives, thank you. So Mr. Cornwell, it is my desire to tell you thank you. You have been one of the many people who have made me smile, laugh, cheer, and love to read. I am sorry to hear of the health issues. As the owner of a medical company I see too much of them. I wish you the very best. My sincerest appreciation, Your Fan,
Patrick Doyle
Mr Cornwell,
Thank you very much for your time and effort in creating, and producing literature.
I have just finished your book on, Waterloo. It has sparked a new found interest in that period of history for me, all credit towards your captivating writing and story telling.
Thank you!
Kindest regards,
Harry Buckley
Dear Mr. Cornwell,
So sorry to hear about your health road bumps, tight turns, construction zones and miseries. Keep moving, I'll be including you in my prayers. Much over due THANK YOU SIR, for all the reading pleasure you've given me over the years. Starting with Sharpe's Eagle in the Book-of-the-Month edition. Take care of your 80 year old self :)
Bob Ryan
Hallo Bernard,
I just read your apology. As a long time reader i can assure you that there is nothing to apologise for. You have given so much reading pleasure and through that pleasure in life, not only to me, but to so many, that everything new that comes out is a bonus. Please feel free to take as long you like!
Kind regards,
Jan-Jaap Fakkel
I have read or actually devoured a good many of your books (the last kingdom, Sharpe, Grail quest, 1356 and Waterloo) you are point of fact my favorite historical fiction writer (I'm afraid the unqualified favorite spot goes to Prof JRR Tolkien) and am one of the crazy Americans that believe the British history prior to the 19th century IS American history. Sorry to hear of your travails this year, I wish you health and fair winds to to get Sharpe & Harper sorted.
Thomas Boling