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Dear Mr. Cornwell I have read most of your books except for the Sharpe series and the Thrillers. I have just now finished Sharpe's Tiger and plan to read the rest. It boggles my mind how you have the time etc. to do the research, create the stories and write the stories. I adore well done historical fiction, and you sir have given me more insight and appreciation of your subjects and subject matter than I could ever have hoped for. I just wanted to send you a quick note saying how much I truly respect and look forward to your writings. Brian Kave P.S. If you ever happen to show up in Lexington Va. let me know. I'd love to take you to dinner.

I'm a big fan.I am 13 and I Have been reading the Saxon tales. I'm really looking forward to the Burning Lands and I'm getting ready to start the Sharps series. I have to say Sword Song is my favorite book. I hope you can write as many books about Uhtred as you can Sharpe. Brooks Smith

I wanted to let you know just how much I've enjoyed the Saxon Stories, and how much I'm looking forward to the next installment. I recently picked up a copy of Agincourt and have enjoyed it so far. Thank you for creating such great stories! Best, James - San Diego, California

Hi Bernard, Thank you so much for replying to my latest question on dialogue. Believe me, your replies always contain more than a few nuggets and are very much appreciated. I think one of the secrets to your dialogue and storytelling, in my very humble opinion, is your ability to provide detail/background through dialogue rather than overly long passages of prose. In many ways I think your style can go unnoticed in that it is such an easy style that it doesnt impinge or impede on the story. Its a slight case of less is more (if you get my meaning). Anyway, just wanted to convey my thanks. Willie

Dear Mr. Cornwell: I came across this quite funny incident and thought I would share it with you. In watching the first installment of the Lord of the Rings, there is a scene where Boromir (Sean Bean aka Richard Sharpe) sees the shards of Narsil and picks up the hilt piece, touches the blade edge and is surprised to draw his own blood. He mutters "still sharp after all these years..." Sharp(e) indeed!
Robert Draper

Just a quick note to let you know how much I've enjoyed the Richard Sharpe series. The Napoleonic Wars never much interested me before, but since reading some of your books, I've developed a new interest in them. I do hope there are plans for more. Thanks for the ride. Jim

Hi, I have never sent an author my thanks for a book so now I am doing so for 4 books. The Saxon stories are the best set of Historical novels I have read and I was absorbed from the start. The setting of the Sword Song was of a particular interest as I was brought up and lived near Benfleet. The way you described the landscape of the Essex coast and Canvey island was spot on. Again, many thanks Nic Mills Historian (no longer of Essex)

Hello there from Durban, South Africa. Just want to say that I am a avid fan of your writing. I started with reading your Saxon and Heretic series, and from there on I was hooked. Last year I was on holiday in the UK. And as any girl, had over packed. However in the Duty Free shopping area of Heathrow I spied the complete series of Sharpe DVD's in HMV. And despite the express wishes of the airline, I bought it. So now having watched the entire series I have now crept into the realm of your Sharpe books. Brilliant- every girl needs a hero-even if he's fictional.
Angelique Michel

Mr. Cornwell, I recently read "Agincourt" and was completely immersed in a world I found utterly fascinating. Since then I have almost finished all of the Saxon stories. I not only feel thoroughly entertained but educated as well. Thank you for the obvious dedication and skill you employ that has and will continue to enrich my life. I am so glad to have discovered your work.

Larry Wheeler

Mr. Cornwell, I just finished Sharpe's Devil and wanted to tell you what an incredible series it was! I purchased every Sharpe novel this past December and just finished reading them. This was the most fantastic series I have ever read, I just couldn't put the books down. Thank you for writing such exquisite novels. Sincerely, Ernie Kirk