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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

I have wanted to tell how much I have enjoyed your books over the years. Starting with Sharpe's Eagle I never looked back. I used to stalk the bookstores waiting for your next book to come out and have never been disappointed by the content. I have enjoyed every series you have ever published. Life has had it's ups and downs over the last 30 or so years but your books have always brought joy. Thank you so much. Dennis Yeider

i love your works Bernard
Lorenzo Chiesa

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.