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Dear Sir, I have unfortunately had to undergo back surgery recently, this has put me out of action for a while which has had the benefit of letting me read for enjoyment for the first time since I left the RN in 1984. My wife has scoured the charity shops in Yeovil and supplied me along with other authors the Thomas of Hookton Grail Series and the Saxon stories. This has driven her up the wall as I have effectively read them back to back. I finished the last one a couple of days ago and now am looking for the Azincourt book. I note from the précis of the book that it features Nick Hook. If this isn't a relative of Thomas please please do a follow up book of Heretic. I believe both the Earl of Northumberland and the King owe him a sign of gratitude even if he has made the 'Grail' disappear I am sure the south of Dorset needs a new Lord or someone to take control over the Wareham to Weymouth area, especially if policing then was as miss and hit as it is now. I ramble on. Can I just say I have thoroughly enjoyed these 2 series of books and it is a shame the writing process takes so much time. Best wishes. Simon Vokes

Hi, I am from Brazil and a great fan of yours! I have your The Grail Quest and now I am buying the Saxon Stories, I think you are one of the greatest writers that I have seen, you are my second favorite just above Tolkien, well I think is some kind of honor, right? Thank you for your great books! Its a shame that here in Brazil they get so many low of your books. Thank you one more time, and sorry for my bad English, I was so excited when I discovered a way to send you some msg! LoL Tks!
Fernando

I can't tell you just how much I enjoy reading your books! I can't wait til your next book following Uhtred, comes out!! I live in Edinburgh and was on holiday in Northumberland. Highlight of the holiday? A visit to Bamburgh Castle! All the best, Liz

Bernard, hi I have read all Sharpe books and watched all the Sharpe films...don't take this the wrong way but I believe that the Sharpe films have been so crudely made and so distant from the actual books that they are a joke! Your books are fantastic and I so hope you keep up with Sharpe. Thank you for your time, sir. Lt Dunne

Hi Bernard Avid reader of your books for over 10 years. In reference to the question - Can you recommend any good books about King Henry & Eleanor of Aquataine? Thank you. Natalie Powers - Sharon Penman covered this era one of the books is called When Christ and His Saints Slept.

Geoff Barnes

Dar Mr Cornwell, I have only just discovered your books starting with the Grail Quest series and am now reading the Sharpe series. A great read and I look forward to working my way through them ( I discovered a DVD of the Sharpe series at my local library when I went to get a new book this weekend so I'm looking forward to an indulgent weekend!) Sincerely, Graeme Smith

Mr. Cornwell - Longtime fan - MANY business trips with your books stuffed in my briefcase and luggage to get me through interminable flights and hotels. Happened to re-read the Starbuck series (as I do all your books!) and again realized I'm dying to go past Antietam! Read your explanation about similarities to Sharpe - and understand - but am dying to see Blythe taken out, Potter developed, Truslow survive, 'Pecker' returned, Swynyard succeed, etc., etc. And it HAS been a LONG time (1996)!?!? Just wanted to put in one more vote in your consideration. In the meantime, DO also love the Saxon Stories. Hope you write for another 50 years! Regards, John Palmer Nantucket

Thank you for the pleasure you have given me from reading your books.I particularly like the Arthur series and have just finished Agincourt. The detail brings the experience to life and has returned me to reading. I avidly await your new book.I will be honest though and say that the Sharpe books do nothing for me..sorry. Keep up the good work and thank you. regards Alec Chick (Somerset England)

sorry if I have offended you. As I said your work has given me a great deal of pleasure. I guess I have a specific historical interest. Best regards. Alec

My husband and I were turned onto your Sharpe stories by our Doctor (we're 80 years old, and hope to live long enough to read all of them). I can't tell you how much we LOVE your books. I just finished Agincourt, and am waiting for my next Sharpe book after Trafalgar. Keep writing you wonderful man!!!

Carol Kent

Dear Bernard I hope you don't mind me saying this but You have mentioned in the future at sometime (Somewhere in a galaxy far far away) you may get back to Starbuck but please do not leave it to late because out of all your books and series there still seems to be the most left open plots and storylines from the Bloodyground (1995/96 that book CAME OUT!!!) than any other.Please sir you have left it long enough even if its short 1 story of Starbuck at Appomattox there should be some Closure!! Please You owe Starbuck fans that much for there long patience. yours sincerely Geraint