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Dear Mr. Cornwell, I've just finished reading The Pale Horseman. There were a few points in the book that were so powerful, I found myself going back and allowing myself the pleasure of re-reading them. The ending was simply incredible. You know it's a great book when you close it up at the end and just stare at it for awhile. Since this is only my second book of yours, I now happily have a long reading list to work through. Bravo!
Darby Brennan

I would just like to take the time to say a very big thanks for writing The Winter King. Having read many hundreds of books over the years this truly is a masterpiece. Oh and big thanks for the Saxon Stories.
Derren Howells

Greetings Mr. Cornwell. I just wish to take a little of your time and say thank you for the wonderful works of art you have given the world in the form of your books. The Sharpe , and Saxon stories are the best . As for the Saxon stories , I wish to say well done in your work on giving the reader a wonderful look at the way of war at this time in history. I for one , know quite well the feel and sound of the shieldwall , having been in more than a few myself. ( being in a recreation group ) No other author I have read has captured the feeling of the ground shake , of the feeling of your enemies weight upon your shield , or the killing lust coming upon you ( yes this event comes on in recreators in armor). I look forward to reading the next of the Saxon books. Thank you again Sir. Thomas Young

Hello sir Cornwell, I am writing this email to say that I like very much The Arthur Books and The Saxon Stories. And I am starting to read Azincourt. The "Excalibur"'s end was so good, that almost made me cry, so epic, and I would ask an end for "The Saxon Stories" as good as this one. I know that it is early but I needed to say this.

Victor

Mr. Cornwell, I saw this recent Q&A: "Q: I had my wife write the following quote from one of your books and can't remember which it came from: "Reason is the mathematics of thinking, nothing more. You don't live your life by such dry disciplines. Mathematics cannot explain God, no more can reason, and I believe in God! Without Him we are no more than corruption." Yates C. Greer A: I wrote that? Honestly, I don't remember. Maybe someone else can? I have a suspicion someone else wrote it." I recognized this quote immediately because it is from my favorite Sharpe book and spoken by my favorite character (after Sharpe and Harper). The book is Sharpe's Rifles, and the speaker is, of course, Don Blas Vivar. Duncan

Dear Bernard: I'm sure others have said the same but in answer to a recent question you were unsure of, "Reason is the mathematics of thinking, nothing more. You don't live your life by such dry disciplines. Mathematics cannot explain God, no more can reason, and I believe in God! Without Him we are no more than corruption." is spoken by Blas Vivar In Sharpe's Rifles when he learns that Sharpe is a non believer. Keep up the good work. I'm always looking forward to your next book.

Patrick Petrelli

Mr. Cornwell, my name is Caio, I'm Brazilian, and I just became a huge fan of yours. I've recently finished reading the last two chapters of Uthred's story, and I can barely wait for it to continue. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see you here, on the "Bienal do Livro", and I hope you could visit us again, some other time. I just wanted to say that your books are excellent, absolutely amazing, even though many have said this, already. You have my complete and sincere admiration! Greetings from Brasil. (Really hope this messages reaches you)

Dear Mr Cornwell, I just wanted to thank you for the Alfred series. Not many have bothered with the Saxons (apart from the brilliant Last English King by Rathbone) For me its a fascinating period of history that was ripped from us by the Norman Conquest and is rarely taught. There is an argument that the real dark ages for the British isles were started by the Norman conquest of 1066 and their brutal conquest of england then wales etc. So I am delighted to read these books as it has really caught the imagination. Also your portrayal of the early Christians always makes me chuckle and I have no doubt they could be that awful and could be again if given the opportunity. Edward Romer-Lee

Received you latest Uhtred book, 'The Burning Land', this morning. Just finished reading it. I'll probably read it many times (along with the others in the series), until its successor is written/released. I feared that this would be the last of the series, but happily this is not so. I realise it has to happen at some point, but look forward to the next. Just another 2 years to wait..... again. Thank you for the hours of literary entertainment you've given me. Bob Quickenden.

Sir. Thank you for giving an old soldier and fireman so much pleasure. I am now housebound with dodgy lungs, and read your books with great,great pleasure. I have not found another author as good as you, (or as prolific). I buy a lot of books secondhand, but yours I always buy new.Looking forward to October for my next fix. Many thanks and may god give you the will and brainpower to keep writing well into your 150th year.(That should see me out). Regards Bob Adams

Dear Bernard, I bought The Burning Land yesterday and will start reading today. Now to my usual gripe, and that of most of your readers. Starbuck, he's been away far too long. His return and Gordon Brown's departure are two events that can't happen quick enough. My kind regards, as ever, Lee Menzies