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Dear Mr. Cornwell, Im a bit embarrassed to say that until recently Ive never read one of your books. I unfortunately find very little time to indulge in reading, but love to do so. Id like to say that someone turned me on to you, but that wouldnt be quite right. The story of how I got hooked is short, and I think you like it. My Father in-law who is in his mid 80s has quite a library that he is very proud of, and I think he feels that time is growing short for him, and the only person he has to shares his books with is I. So when my wife and our 2 children make our way up to Vermont to visit our families, he is always loading me up with booksbooks that he is just loaning me, but I dont need to return any time soon. Now my father in-law only likes historical books, and focuses on WWII and the U.S. Civil War. Your first 2 Alfred books ended up in his library as a gift by a friend of his. On one of my visits to his library the Viking ships in The Last Kingdom caught my eye. I was told I could take it, but it was a waste of time because some of it was fiction. When I decided to take it any way, he said I should take the The Pale Horseman also. I recently saw a part of Sharpe movie, and liked what I saw. Then when I was at Costco, they had all of the Sharpe movies bundled together. It took me close to a month to convince my wife to let me buy them. Once I got to watch them I was hooked. During the movies I noticed they were written by youand I remember my books. Just this week I had to travel to Atlanta on business, and since I just finished a Blackbeard book, I needed a new traveling companion, and grabbed the book with the Viking ships. I loved it and cant wait to read part 2. Ive never signed up for Author Tracker before, but because of that book I did. Im thrilled you have written so many novels, and thus will keep me busy for quite some time. This all started because my Father in-law had discouraged me from reading your book. If you dont tell him, I wont. Sincerely, Shawn Trahan Stafford, Virginia USA

The Arthur books were the greatest books I've read to date and I do wish they could be continued. I look forward to reading your other books.

Nick Saucier

Mr.Cornwell -- just finished your excellent Sharpe's siege.another truly marvellous book ! minor point,though = the name of the American schooner "Thuella" is misspelt = the correct ancient Greek name "THYELLA",meaning storm.it should be "Thyella". thank you for your time and your unparalleled books. yours truly g.a.margaritis chemical engineer n.m.t.u.

Until just recently I was too stubborn to read any of your books other than the Sharpe Series. Since then I have read The Gallows Thief, The Last Kingdom, and Redcoat. With each new book of yours that I read I have a new favourite. I just wanted to let you know what and amazing author I think you are, and wish you good health.

Peter Gates

Dear Bernard, I hadn't read any of your books before but a work colleague recommended that I read Azincourt. Not knowing that much about the history of this particular war, I was a little unsure as to whether it would be my cup of tea. One week later, I've now finished reading the book and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's inspired me to find out more about that point in England's history. Recently, we took the family to Hever Castle in Kent where Anne Boleyn resided. There was a lot to learn there and I noticed a few mentions of the battle of Azincourt. Thanks for the great read. I will have to look out for your other novels now! Kind regards, Steve Lamb.

Hello Mr. Cornwell, My father, Ed was an avid reader all his life until his aches, pains, and depression prevented him from opening a book for a long time. Until, that is, I gave him a copy of "The Archer's Tale". He had twinkle in his eye when after finishing the book he told me, "It's a trilogy you know!"I read the first book as well so that we could discuss the adventures of Thomas of Hookton. My dad had a happy last month of his life and got to page 290 of "The Vagabond".I will finish the books for him. Thanks for sparking his imagination and making his last days that much more exciting. Warm regards, Maryann Goulart

My father introduced me to Mr Cornwell's books, and I think they are brilliant (cheers dad!). Hope to read many more.

James Riley

Hello Sir, the last we spoke i was writing a presentation on you for my senior class. I have since graduated with flying colors. I went straight into the job market and long story short ( but still somewhat interesting story) ... spent a week in the hospital. while in the care of complete strangers for that week and being driven by ambulance to two hospitals, I truly realize what it's like to be out of your element or otherwise incapacitated. I thought this whole ordeal was God telling me that I should become a nurse. I even went as far as applying to a college with nursing in mind. Then I recalled the last response you gave me... I had said you were my inspiration to write and you said you had a feeling I would become a writer. And so I will. Thank you ... so much. Dusti

I have just finished Azincourt - what a joy to read! You transported me to the battlefield with all the smells that went with it! (I didn't realise that it was down to the bowmen that England triumphed.) The only other writer to do that was Victor Hugo when he described the sewers under Paris in Les Miserables! Azincourt should be made into a movie (but not by an American director!!). I can't wait to read your other books. Many thanks for giving me so much reading pleasure. hmm I've nothing to read tonight ...so I'll just start the book again!! Joyce Henderson

I loved reading Agincourt and could not put it down. I am now reading the Saxon tales and love it. Thank you for such good material to read. I love the historical information that you put into the stories. Well done.
Paul Stover