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Dear Mr. Cornwell, Only wanted to say how much I enjoyed the first three books of your Saxon Stories. The way you ended The Lords Of The North ("He will need Serpent-Breath again.") leaved me with a longing for more. But even when this wasn't your last sentence in the book, the longing would be there anyway. Happily I read on your site there is a fourth book now, and a fifth in the making. I'm looking forward to getting them on my bookshelf and to read them as soon as possible. I'm a guy living in The Netherlands, but a great deal of my mental being longs for England and his history. For example I have also something with Arthur and his legend. When I lived before I think I must have been a Roman soldier in the sixth Century of historical England. I want to thank you for your wonderful writing. Becoming to know in such a lively way about the formation of England (as a kingdom as we know today) is a very great joy for me. Yours truly, André van Riel

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

Mr Cornwell, having been a fan of your books since the age of 13 when I plucked Sharpe's Tiger off of a library shelf I would love to see more Sharpe books and more of Starbuck. I like your Saxon and grail quest series but not as much as Sharpe and starbuck. If you are stuck for ideas for Sharpe here are a few: 1) Sharpe at the battles of Vimiero and Rolica, which have been mentioned but no book as of yet 2) Sharpe partipating in the slow march on France after the end of the battle of Waterloo and him marching in the parade. 3) Sharpe as a boy, his growing, joining up and his first battle in Flanders. Anyway I hope you appreciate my comments. Please can we see more Sharpe and Starbuck very soon!!! Regards Paul Herdman MA BA (Hons)

I'm desperate for another Sharpe's. Terrible withdrawals from Sean and the incredible stories. I was feeling down again, so started with the rifle series yet again. Sean Bean in the last DVD was great, as was Darragh. I have the last Azincourt and will start that soon. Thanks once again for all the adventures you take all of us. Jan S

Dear Mr Cornwell, Having just "discovered" the Sharpe books, I read them all, avidly and in order, including the short stories. I absolutely adore them! And so I ordered three boxed sets of the television series. I know better, but I failed this time to check the product description on the Amazon website and so was very disappointed to find that the producers and distributors failed to provide closed captioning for the hearing impaired. Even were I not hearing impaired, I and many Americans have trouble with British accents other than RP and use the closed captioning for this reason. I don't know why UK productions fail to provide this simple courtesy. When UK productions are distributed by American companies, this feature seems to be included and it is a blessing indeed. My hope is that some day UK producers will realize that the market for their films and television productions would be larger in the US when they begin to provide this service. Kind regards, Jeri Ann Boyd

Sir, I would like to start this message by extending many thanks for your writings and the countless hours of fun they have provided me with. I have read almost all of the Sharpe books and I just finished Copperhead, which I must say was absolutely fantastic. I am a history buff, mainly delving in the War Between the States, and I have been incredibly impressed by the realism and accuracy of your books. That being said I would also like to say that, should you ever be in the Maryland or Virginia area, of course only if it is not too much trouble since I know you are a busy man, I would incredibly enjoy it if you might come to a reenactment some time. I am with the 13th Virginia, Company I, the Frontier Rifles (13thva.com) and I think that anybody who shows as much appreciation for history as you do should definitely come out and see one, granted one has enough time. Anyways, if you ever get the chance I think it would be an experience greatly enjoyed by all. Sincerely, Byron C. Felt

Just like to say thank you for making such great trilogies of Arthur and Alfred, as well as the battle of Azincourt. You are a master of storytelling, my only wish would be to see your Arthur books made into a trilogy of films, on a scale similar to which Lord of the Rings was created, for the world to see. Again thank you for your books!

Jonathan Mansfield

Mr. Cornwell, This is less a question, and more of a thank you. I realized how big of an impact your writing has on me when I came to your website as I do even few weeks, saw that you had updated the "What's Coming" section with the next Saxon book and became almost unreasonably excited for October, when I'll buy the UK release of the book and have it sent to the States for me. So, thank you. Thank you for your talent, your commitment and your diligence. I'm sure you have more gushing fanboy notes, but I felt the need to thank you personally and not rest on the words of my fellow readers. Be well and good journey, NC

Just a quick message to let Mr. Cornwell know that I just recently started reading his books, and without a doubt he has become my favorite author. Never before have I read so many books so quickly. Military history has always been an interest for me and the way these books are written make them very easy to read and very exciting. Last night I just finished Sharpe's Triumph and I was almost cheering out loud as I read the last few pages. My wife thought I was nuts! So far I have been most taken with the Sharpe books and the Grail series. Reading Harlequin right now and it is so interesting to read about a military campaign from the view of a band of archers. I find I learn more about history from these good stories then from a actual fact book. Keep up the great writing! Graydon

I loved Azincourt ... the best explanation of the "choice" of site for the battle I've ever seen. Clearly Will mixed it up with Crecy! Also loved first four of the Saxon books and look forward to the Burning Land, in October. BUT! ... please let's another Sea Story (or two!) I know what you said, but I can't wait for ever ... I'm 82 next week! James Hiney