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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

Wow! I'm so happy you returned my comment! I'm sorry it took me so long to notice. I will promise to do anything if you listen to Amon Amarth. Oh, by the way, I just finished Stone Henge. Love it man! Great book. I really liked how it ended too. I really liked Haraag....Alexander Holdaway

Hello, as I seem to keep coming back to your website to read the feedback you receive from your readers, I thought Id join in and add my twopennorth. Amongst the first grown up books I ever read (and re-read often) are Dorothy Dunnetts Lymond Chronicles, a set of six books ultimately telling one story. Since then my favourite books tend to be historical fiction and a series of rather than a single volume (not that theres anything wrong with the latter.) Admittedly, like a few people, Ive read and enjoyed Sharpe because of the TV series, but then I discovered the Grail Quest. From the moment I started reading these, I couldnt put them down and now, having finished them, Im missing the characters, which is definitely an indication of a good book. To fill the gap, Im reading Azincourt and after that, encouraged by everyones comments here, Ive the first four of the Saxon Stories sitting ready on the shelf and the fifth pre-ordered for later in the year. Its looking like your books will be keeping me entertained for a while. : Ingrid.

Have read Agincourt and am on the Lord of the North in the Saxon stories. Just wanted to say thank you! You are a wonderful story teller. Look forward to reading all your books.
Tony Pursel

I have listened to every thing you have written that my library carries (I drive for work a lot). But since I had listened to everything they had, I switched to other authors. I am going through James Reasoner's Civil War stories and was enjoying his work very much. Then I went back on the library site and found Sharpe's Eagle and got it immediately. I was blown away by the difference in your battle scenes vs Reasoner's. No disrespect to James, but your writing in those scenes is unparalleled in anything else I have ever read (I read 2-4 books a week). Fredrick Davidson is terrific reading your work as well. Tony

Dear Mr. Cornwell, Let me first start by congratulating you on your latest book which I enjoyed very much and found I were unable to put down. My name is Ian Campbell and until recently I was Rifleman Campbell of the First Battalion of the Royal Green Jackets a Battalion of which Im sure you are very knowledgeable of. I served three and a half years with the Green Jackets and saw operational service in Northern Ireland from 1999 to 2001. Initially when I joined the Army I had no idea what the battalion I was joining was and never appreciated how much it meant to be a Rifleman. I had heard of your work but was too wrapped up in music and chasing girls to truly learn about the battalion I had joined. Of course the army tried to educate me but while serving in Ireland duties required me to focus more on the work at hand rather than who I was serving. It wasnt until after my year and a half tour in Ireland that I found myself promoted to a signaler and was tasked with learning how to play the Bugle in line with regimental traditions that the history of the Rifle Brigade begin to sink in . I listened to the music of John Tams and found myself purchasing all your Sharpe books and of course the television series of which Im still a huge fan. Im sure you have heard this before but you turned my three and a half years serving in the Army to the most important years of my life of which Im still immensely proud and find Im unable to forget. I had no real reason for contacting you other than to say thank you for your work and for the pride that you have helped install within me. Yours sincerely Ian Campbell

Dear Mr. Cornwell, A hearty thank you for writing gripping material that is not only highly enjoyable and informative, but has provided fodder for my family's ongoing literary and historical discussions. I've put both my parents on to Richard's adventures. They lived several years in India and enjoyed these segments, but you've hooked them so well that they are also savoring the sequels. I've been staying with them during my recovery from an acute illness, and we've each had a Sharpe book in our hands, reading aloud passages that we particularly enjoyed. We have all been delighted by the evolution of Sharpe's character and career, by your vivid descriptions, your turns of phrase and your understanding of Scottish and Irish culture. Many thanks for pointing out that no, we don't like to be included in the concept of "being English." Poor Sharpe, bearing those grumbling comments so well. There are so many high points in the series. For me, it was particularly thrilling to be hauled along into battle with recruit Weller at the end of "Sharpe's Regiment." I've never felt so involved in a military action before, wondering whether "I" would make it, stand up firm or falter. That was a masterpiece of writing. Yesterday I finished "Sharpe's Siege" and laughed with delight when the Stars and Stripes was let loose upon the surrender of the Teste de Buche. Brilliantly done; and as usual I did not see it coming. The Sharpe series has been a welcome addition to my collection over the past few months. I look forward to his next mission and to reading your many other books. We are now amassing these (Borders Bookstores is a wonderful place!), and anticipate your next works with great pleasure. I do hope you will forgive my breathless enthusiasm. It's been a long time since I was so caught up in a series, and wanted to tell you. Respectfully yours, Anne Maclachlan