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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

Hi Mr. Cornwell. In a April 21st posting, Ian asked about novels about Cuchulain and other Irish heroes. I strongly commend to him to wonderful books of Morgan Lleywelyn. These include "The Red Branch" (Cuchulain), "Finn Mac Cool," and "Lion of Ireland" (King Brian Boru), among many others. Just about anything she writes is worth reading. Alan Kempner

Hi again, Mr. Cornwell. In an April 29th posting, Natalie Powers asked about novels dealing with Henry II, Elanor of Aquitaine, and their sons. She can do no better than to read Sharon Kay Penman's magnificent trilogy of novels: "While Christ and His Saints Slept," "Time and Chance," and the recently-published concluding volume "The Devil's Brood." These novels are definitive, I doubt anyone will ever do better by that famous ruling family. Alan Kempner

Hello Mr Cornwell I have never written to an author before, however I felt compelled to do so after reading your series about Alfred and Uhtred. I am 23 and remember my childhood summer holidays spent in and around the Bamburgh area. I loved your books as they brought the history of the place I spent some very happy times to life. I am very much looking forward to your next book in the series. regards, Dan

Hagar the Horrible as Uhtred? Silly as it sounds, when I saw this comic where someone had altered the text of a Hagar strip, I thought immediately of Uhtred: http://pics.livejournal.com/the1000thjustin/pic/0003k8q8/. Thanks for all the entertaining reading.
Thad Humphries

Dearest Mr Cornwell, For almost 30 years, I've been an avid reader of all of your books. In hardcover and paperback, they are all on my book shelves. When a new one appears, I try to keep it aside for important holidays. I rarely succeed. Thank you for all the reading pleasure you have brought to my life, for so long. I cannot begin to understand from where you derive your incredible productivity. I can only pray you'll keep it up!! >From a Dutch admirer; kindest, kindest regards, Charles Goedewaagen, Rotterdam, Neth

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

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