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Mr. Cornwell, A short note to tell you how much your books have meant to me over the previous ten years or so. I discovered your writing by round about means when I was deployed in the US Navy. As you might imagine, any distraction of a few hours was much welcome. I first came to Patrick O'Brien novels and then, via recommendations from Amazon, to the Sharpe novels in India. I devoured all of them. Many hours have been passed since then in the presence of Sharpe, Uhtred and King Arthur-all wonderful stuff though I am partial to the Warlord Chronicles (at least so far). So I thank you sincerely for being a friend and a story teller for all these years. Please continue with you excellent work knowing that I will continue to read whatever you write. And when my novel is published, I will send you a copy (not before per your request). Again, thank you for all of the entertainment over the years. Best Wishes, Patrick Huey Camas, WA

Dear Mr Cornwell, Nate Starbuck has been on a 13 year vacation, up until Sharpsburg, the Rebels have had it mostly their own way, Billy Blythe is still deserving of his forthcoming retribution and Pecker Bird is a long lost memory. We have not discovered why Lincoln is so revered in American history, and if Nate will ever discover Adam's death or tell his father what he really thinks of him! I could go on to the the girl Nate ends up with, and if he survives defeat and emancipation to name but a few unanswered questions. I've read everything else in your wonderful catalogue, and another 1 or 2! Starbuck books would make millions of people really happy! Kind Regards Carl Fox

Love your books, delighted to see fifth book in Saxon series coming in October, been waiting a long time - can't wait

Carole Dunne

I've been a fan of yours for quite some time, though it's only now that my own book is published that I realize how much authors appreciate letters from their readers. I've decided to start sending thank you notes to authors I enjoy, and I'm very pleased to start with you. I was introduced to your books through the Arthur series, which I loved, but each new series has gotten even better. I'm in the middle of the Saxon series right now, though I think my favorites so far have been the grail quest books; the Hundred Years War is one of my favorite periods of history, and you captured it fantastically. I was extremely pleased to see the Agincourt announcement on your website. It seems strange that it took me so long to finally start reading the Sharpe books, especially since I've watched and enjoyed many of the movies, but last week I took the plunge, starting with Sharpe's Tiger. I loved it. I tend to read four or five books at once, in many different genres (my own books are horror/thrillers), so it will take me a while to get through the entire series, but that just means I get to enjoy them for that much longer. Thank you very much for your books, and for the hard work you obviously put into them. You're one of my favorite authors.

Dan Wells

I have just reread the Sharpe Stories and enjoyed them all but in varying degrees. I thought that Sharpe's Sword had a touch of Arthur in them especially when Sharpe threw the Sword into the water. Sharpe's Waterloo was an intense read with the battle running virtually throughout the all book. Sharpe seemed a bit supernumeracy at times in it but I think that was deliberate. However my favourite book was Sharpe's Devil it seemed to me to have all of what makes Sharpe stories so good and fun to read. Thanks for the entertainment again. How about writing about Sweet Williams adventures in America. Just a thought.
Roddy Carter

I don't know if you have access to BBC Four TV shows, but they just ran a two-part program, "How the Celts Saved Britain", which recounts how Ireland survived while Britain began to fall into the Dark Ages and how Ireland's Catholic Monks then brought Christianity back to Britain in the 500s. Quite well done, and while watching it, I recalled your historical plotlines and several plot devices you used in the Arthur trilogy or the first Uhtred novel (borrowed from history), which makes we want to re-read the Arthur set. Thank you for your writing, and the richness that your books and a show like this add to one another.

Bob Selig

I just finished Sharpe's Fury and it's a nice addition to the series! Enjoyed that you worked in Henry Wellesley to the story. Whenever you do get around to the next story, perhaps you could do something at the beginning or the end. Sharpe's Beginning that sees him from the streets to Flanders. Or perhaps something at the end. A special mission for Arthur Wellesley when he is Prime Minister.
Michael Calkins

Thanks for great stories. I axis your work through books on tape. Sorry the Harlequin was not recorded. DC

From reading "Sharpe" and then delving into all sorts of Napoleonic history trying to learn more about that period, I was then introduced to Arthur, and then Uhtred. Magnificent is an understatement. I have now spent hours trawling libraries and the internet for more and more information about Alfred and the Danes. Living in North Dorset I now need to get out and investigate these places - they are on my doorstep.I just need to persuade my wife. I apologise for waffling, but I thank you most wholeheartedly with inspiring me and getting the brain wondering. Cant wait for "The Burning Land". Thank you.

Philip Bowler

First off, an apology. It took me a long time to get around to it. I'd had the Warlord Chronicles on my shelf for some time before I finally read them. Heavens I could NOT put them down. I started and kept going until I'd read all three. A real sense of legend and history tied together, which really touched my heart and soul. I often find that I most often cry at films not books. Yours were the exception. I found myself moved at many moments but perhaps most memorably when Derfel lost his daughter at Lancelot's horrific ambition. Certainly I think you really do create the very best heroes and villains. People you learn to love and hate... and of course, with respect to the villains, love to hate! In my current role I design computer games and write screenplays for games. Although writing a screenplay for a game is, in many ways, very different from that of writing for a film... I very much felt that the Warlord Chronicles would make for fantastic films! I keep my writers fingers crossed. So, thank you so much for such an enjoyable reading experience. As a cornish Englishman I have loved the Arthurian legend all my life. You brought that legend to life in a very fresh and delightful way. Thank you again. Kind regards, Nick p.s. I have also just finished Agincourt. Wonderful! p.p.s. If you ever need a scriptwriter... I'd do it for free ;-) (solicitation now ended).

Nick Dixon