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Thought this book was a great historical read with nice style. However, I did not think there was any reason to attack the Catholic Church and will never read another book of yours again. I will also be sure all my friends and acquaintances are informed of your anti-Catholic nature. Walter Knysz, Jr.

I read the Saxon Stories (the first three books) in Italian, of course. Amazing, fantastic. I entered in the IX century as well reading your books. I like History and especially the Dark Ages. You depicted this age very well. Uhtred is a beautiful hero, I like it, not boring. Very interesting also the description of the material activities and the religious matter, and of course, the battles. Your writing style, in the Italian translation, is very clear and linear. I read a book in few days(the night, till 1.30 a.m. before sleep). Thank you, and excuse me for my English. Gianmaria from Italy

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I've read many of your books and I absolute think and believe that they are wonderfully entertaining with humor and historical facts, which I admire and respect greatly! I can only imagine how much work goes into your books, but I truly love reading historical fiction. I just finished reading AGINCOURT/AZINCOURT and had a hard time putting it down. Again, I loved your humor and fluent writing style intertwined with the historical facts of this great battle, of which I honestly did not have too much knowledge of until I read your book. In all honesty, I love ancient and medieval history, and you bring it to life in your books in such wonderful ways, that I can almost believe I'm there, while actually learning historical facts! You are truly a wonderful artist within your craft and, to me, one of the best, and my favorite, authors of historical fiction of our time! Thank you so much for your books! Sincerely, Heike Winnig

Hi Mr. Cornwell. In a March 27th posting, Luke asked about novels about the Battle of Hastings. I strongly recommend "Housecarl" by Laurence J. Brown. Brown must have been taking lessons from you, because his hero, Ranulf, a Saxon Housecarl for King Harold, fights in battles whose scenes rival yours for gritty vividness. Brown's second Ranulf novel, "Cold Heart, Cruel Hand " about Hereward the Wake, is also excellent, and he has more planned for the series. Alan Kempner

Haven't written in a while too busy reading Bernard Cornwell novels. Now, having savored the four Starbuck chronicles, I can certainly appreciate the pleas many are making for more. My spouse and I both would add our encouragement to that cause. Maybe, the sesquicentennial of the Battle of Gettysburg will inspire. In the meantime, since you've hinted, repeatedly and recently, at another book about the American Revolution, perhaps a forebear of young Nathaniel Starbuck might be made a participant. That would hardly allay fans' desire for more Civil War stories, but might make them feel just a bit less bereft. By the way, I was pleased to note the laudatory review of "Agincourt" in the Boston Globe (by Michael Kenney, Jan. 27, 2009). He said it's a "rousing novel," with "attention to historical detail, well-paced action, and descriptive writing that is a pleasure to read," and that "there is much, beyond the well-crafted tale, to admire in 'Agincourt.'" He also referred to you as the "ever-fresh author" of numerous historical novels. You may not read these reviews, but isn't it cheering to be called an "ever-fresh author"? We just know that means ever-young, with many more original tales to tell. All good wishes. Your library is a dream! Nancy Nemon

Mr. Cornwell, I'm writing this in response to to comments made by Teja Alapati posted on the 18th. Feel free to post this as I simply cannot stomach such nonsense. Teja, what an attention-seeking little person you are. Anyone can see that comments such as you made could never be taken as constructive or even remotely serious. And, if you truly were speaking your own mind, then I can only assume that you have a much better manuscript of your own that you are prepared to publish and therefore shock the world with the genius of your prose. Or, are you one of those wonderful academics who could make a fortune selling their own work, but who never does? I think I may be giving you too much credit. You got your name on the internet. Be happy with that and let Mr. Cornwell work without having to respond to ignorant posts.
Matthew Phillips

When I was just a kid flying missions in Desert Storm, I first came across your amazing book Redcoat in a pile of gifts from the Any Servicemember Mail. I remember grabbing it and devouring it in a night, by flashlight. Pretty soon all the guys in the squadron had read it and were clamoring for all the Bernard Cornwell books their friends and family could get their hands on. It became a tradition, and during the four trips we've made back to Iraq since then, between us all we've probably read every book you've written over there. I just returned from my last visit, and this time we all read The Saxon Chronicles. Our new ctachphrase? Eyeing someone who has supposedly displeased us and channeling the spirit of Uhtred: "I never liked you either." Thank you for a wonderful body of work that made some tough times bearable and some good times wonderful. You're a member of our family, and we salute you. AT2 Kris Vicheski, Naval Aircrewman (barely retired)

Bernard every time i read one of your books I write to you and say how good it was. Well Bernard I'm doing it again. I am now reading your Warlord Chronicles. After reading the first two books i will be starting the third Excalibur very soon. I work on building sites and read your books on the Journey to work, during my dinner half hour break and on the way home. I have now passed some of my finished books onto the lads on site and they are now becoming Bernard Cornwell fans. Being Welsh and having a Welsh speaking mother and a Welsh speaking daughter the Warlord Chronicles do have that something extra for me. Keep up the good work. Steve in North Wales

Mr. Cornwell, I sent you an e-mail probably some 15 years ago. I assume I sent it into some cyberspace post box. In that note, I tried to explain how appreciative I was having "discovered" your books. I have read most of them and found each one a wealth of history and entertainment. I would like to try, again, to thank you. You have given us a treasure in your works. Thanks again, Sincerely, Rob Pearson

I just wanted to say thank you. I have very much enjoyed your novels and wish you a very long and prolific career!

Aaron Wilcox