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All I can say is this - Thank You sooo much for Sharpe! thank you, thank you, thank you. David Cuthbert
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Hello Mr Cornwell, I have just finished the trilogy on King Arthur you did and I am just emailing to say it was the best read I ever read. I am not usually a book person but I couldn't put these down. I got so involved in Derfel's story that when his friends died it was as if my friends we also gone. So I was happy when he was and sad when he was too. No book has ever made me feel this way and I just wanted to say what a good job you did. It's a shame the tale ended but thanks for the story, cheers, Adrian
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I was very happy to find you website and find that you let people contact you. I just wanted to say that, to be honest, I had never read any of your books until recently I picked up a copy of The Last Kingdom at my local library. Let me just say I am hooked. I have not only read the first 3 in less than 2 weeks, I have been looking to buy the whole series. Your work is amazing, and this coming from somebody who never enjoyed history. That is, until now. You have a great way of writing and capturing a readers attention. I have also looked up many of your other books. I am sure you have heard this before but you are now my favorite writer. I hope you continue writing wonderful stories, as I will continue to read them. I can't put them down!
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Hi Bernard, just wanted to drop a line and thank you for all your wonderful books. I took up the journey reading your books in proper time line. Started with the Arthur books then moved on to the Saxon stories and recently finished The grail quest series and Azincourt. Soon will begin on the Sharpe series. I have a tenancy to cross reference your books with non historical fiction books on the particular battle or period in your books. Your reference in your books has been always been spot on and true to history. I just finished reading Azincourt and picked up a book Agincourt by Michael K Jones which is non fiction and explains the battle very well. I was so impressed with the accuracy and how much true history you put into this book. You even included the scene where the precious box was stolen from the church in one of the villages and the fellow was hanged for it which is a true account. Keep up the great work Vadim Ozerianski from Australia
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Mr. Cornwell, Attached is a link which has circulated on the internet- it appears to be a plausible explanation as to how Stonehenge was constructed. You will have to cut and paste it into your web browser address bar. I truly enjoy your work- Thank you for sharing your creativity. Andy Stevens http://j-walkblog.com/index.php?/weblog/posts/moving_big_rocks.
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Thank You for that! Fascinating! I'm sure he's right, though I really doubt that the stones were swivelled in the manner he shows - only because the site of Stonehenge wouldn't provide the base needed (but how clever he is!!). I suppose the major difference (other than the spirit level) is that there would have been no shortage of labour at Stonehenge, so brute force would sometimes replace the ingenuity shown in the video. What the video does prove is that very little force will move a forty-ton stone - and his demonstration of jacking up the lintel is amazing! I think I used two 'jacks' and levers at either end, which would work, but his method is far more elegant! Thank you - I really enjoyed it - and envy the planning laws of wherever he lives!
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Dear Mr. Cornwell, Thank you for your Books about the life of Uhtred. I read all four books in 2 weeks. Every single book is a page-turner, with a perfect detailed historical background and complex characters! Exciting, Detailed, Fascinating! I hope Uhtred's imaginative history will continue. We await your next book with impatience. Kind regard from Belgium. Petros and Family :)
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Uhtred's story will continue! Thanks for your message.
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Hello Mr. Cornwell; I just finished the four books in the "Saxon Tales" series and I have to tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed every word. Each book kept me completely involved in the story. Your historical facts and the intertwining of fiction was marvelous. I certainly hope a 5th book comes out soon as I can't wait to continue my adventure with Uhtred. Each battle, travel or when he's at home, I feel like I'm standing right there with him. your devoted fan in middle ages lore Mike Straw
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Hi Bernard I have just finished reading Azincourt and had to drop you a line to say thanks for another wonderful read. I own most of your books and cant wait for a couple of years to go by so I can read them again. I read lots of adventure fiction but you are my favourite author. I am hugely interested in British history, particularly military based ( ex Royal Navy ) and have learned an awful lot from you. Thanks again and I look forward to your next masterpiece. regards Gary
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Dear Bernard Cornwell ~ Thank you so much for the Agincourt novel. I have enjoyed Sharpe and his adventures for a long time, and have also liked the Arthur Books and The Archer's Story. But Azincourt was special. The bibliography and your comments led me to the Juliet Barker history, which I have just finished with great pleasure (funny thing to say about something so bloody, but true). I can see many of the links between the history and the fiction, and far from spoiling either, they are mutually enriching. Without question you are the best 'battle writer' (if this isn't a phrase it ought to be)on either side of the pond. You manage to make warfare realistic and vivid without making it sickening--even though it should be, I suppose, to provide some kind of moral edge for those who want that. As one of our medical services says in its adverts: "May you [and your pen] live long and thrive". Best wishes, Juliet McLaren
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Good day Mr. Cornwell. I appreciate your time. Please don't take time to send an answer, I know you'll read this anyways. I just finished the Saxon Novels, and loved them all. Naturally I was disappointed to find that Uhtred hasn't gone home yet, but then, that gives us another book, aye? I would humbly suggest, Uhtred gets shed of King Alfred, gets his oath back, takes Gisella and-------------haahaaaa. No, I am glad I am a reader, not a writer. I have a great deal of respect for writers, well, most of them. Your at the top of my list for sure. You write as well as Patrick O'Brian. Very entertaining. Can't wait for the follow-up to Sword Song. Best Regards, Perley in Maine