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I just saw something called Sharpe's Gator on line. YIKES!... I see what you mean about story ideas. Anyway I love the books and the series. Really inspired. John

I just finished reading your novel Agincourt. I found it to be a great novel. I thoroughly enjoyed it.Your descriptions of the battles was exciting. I thought the characters were excellent.
Bob Sharpiro

Dear Bernard Cornwell, I am a Brazilian student of Translation and Interpreting. I am only writing to tell you how much my boyfriend and I have appreciated your books "Stonehenge, 2000 BC" and "The Arthur Books". I finished reading Stonehenge yesterday night. It is Wonderful! We sincerely hope you keep on writing because we will keep on reading all of your books. Best Regards, Marialva Lima

Sir: Yesterday I went in to Barnes & Noble Booksellers without any thought of a book to buy. When I paused at the new releases collection the title AGINCOURT caught my eye. I picked up that book, not because of an interest in particular of European history but rather due to a magnified feeling for family. An ancestor of mine, THOMAS CROCHRODE, had fought at Agincourt. He is not listed in the records I have of him with title of sir and thus I am lead to believe he was not a knight. I do not know what part he played in the battle; perhaps he bore a pike or yes, maybe he was an archer, I know not his part in that scene only that he participated in it. I thank you for this great book. I am currently at the section before Harfleur when the sow was made to protect the diggers of the trench toward the wall of Harflour. Your bringing the action of early 15th Centuty English troops alive through this book is truly captivating my heart as I read page to page with the thought of the blood coursing through my veins having been there in the body of a long deceased progenitor. THOMAS CROCHRODE was born about 1395 and he married about 1425; hardly a lot known of the man; the only other vestige of information I have on him is the cryptic: '@ Agincourt, Oct 1415." Thanks ever so much for adding to the depth of my knowledge concerning this specific campaign. I must run and rejoin the forces of King Henry now as the book is truly hard to put down. In sincerity, Alan

Mr Cornwell, I am just writing to express my joy when reading your Saxon Stories books. I am not a big reader but I am eagerly anticipating The Burning Land. Thank You Dale Williamson, 21, Leicester

Hi, Bernard, Just wanted to take a moment to write and tell you how very much I am enjoying your 'Saxon Stories.' I'm sitting on pins and needles waiting for the next one - this year U.S. hopefully? Also, I am in the midst of the Grail Quest series. Just finished Vagabond and will get the next one tomorrow. Love them all! You're writing is so incredible, especially your battle scenes. Though gruesome, they are most believable. I can hear the swords clangs. Thankfully, not the combatants screams! I wrote you about three years ago when I broke my back and was 'forced' to sit for three months - your Sharpe series saved my sanity. I'm still enjoying the fruits of your labor. Bless you with all your endeavors and keep writing! Sharon

This is just a note to say "ThankYou!" to Bernard Cornwell. I used to hog the television controller every time an episode of Sharpe was due to start. My wife, not being a fan of Sharpe, thought that buying me the first 10 editions of your Sharpe books the perfect way to regain control of the tv for a substantial amount of time. So, in Christmas 2007 that was my present from her, all individually wrapped (much to her amusement). I have since read the complete Sharpe series, and am now halfway through the first book in the Alfred series. So "thank you!" for writing such excellent books and keeping me fascinated by your wonderful writing. Kind regards, Paul

Hello Mr. Cornwell! I just want to thank you for the wonderful moments I have spent reading your books. And when I spotted the covers from the UK and US editions in this website, I just wanted you to see the covers of the brazillian editions. They are beautiful and, in my humble opinion, far better than the US and UK ones. Richardo Nolde

"Your point is well taken - I think I was wondering what happened (as it must have done) when you lost your bracer on campaign. But thanks anyway!" To answer that I would suggest that no archer would shoot a war bow without some protection and would improvise a bracer from scrap leather or even padding and canvas. Normally an archer on war service would wear his bracer all the time. In my re-enactment role I often wear a hardened leather bracer on both arms as they double as a armmbrace for sword 7 bucker fighting. Oh: if you should ever want to do 1066 & the Norman Conquest, I produce a CD-ROM of papers and primary sources on the subject. I would be happy to send you a copy gratis as a thank-you for the pleasure I have had in reading your books.
Geoff Boxell

Dear Mr. Cornwell I have been an enthusiastic reader for over 50 years, and books play an important role in my life. Your books, with Forester and O'Brian as back-up, have added great value, great pleasure, and extraordinary joy to my life. Thank you for sharing your stories with me. Regards Kevin