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Just another very pleased reader of yours emailing to complain mildly of an event which has only just occurred. I have travelled the journey with all your books and enjoyed them immensely. Christmas produced Azincourt and Sharpe's Story. Azincourt was duly read and devoured with relish. Then I read Sharpe's Story. After 30 or so years, I had given away all my Sharpe books to nephews and various other friends in the knowledge that even if they only had half the pleasure in reading them that I had then they would be very happy. I am composing this email with Sharpe's Story in front of me because my next task is to re order the whole bloody series again so I can once more enjoy those amazing adventures. The main crux of this missive is really just to thank you for producing such remarkable stories, even if it costs some of us twice to read them!! Thanks & Best Wishes Nigel Brett.

Mr. Cornwell, I listened to a podcast (?) interview of you by John Miller of National Review. It concerned your new book Agincourt. That brought me to your site. I began reading the Sharpe novels about 15 years ago and I have probably read each one at least three times. Yet my favorite of all your books are the Arthur books (sometimes described as the Warlord Chronicles). Because of those books and the Saxon series and Stonehenge, I have become an avid reader of English history. It is fascinating to read of the Romans, the Saxons, the Danes, the Normans, etc. and their impact on that great island. It has also spurred me to read more on Scottish, Irish and Welsh history too. So, I must thank you for hundreds of hours of fascinating entertainment and for sparking an interest into British history. Regards, Michael Moore

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I stumbled across "Lords of the North" a few years ago and I really enjoyed reading it. As "lords of the North" was listed directly beneath the Warlord chronicles at the end of the book, I thought it belonged to the chronicles and ordered the three other books (Winter King and so on...). I was surprised to discover that they had nothing to do with Uhtred, although I was glad of my mistake, as reading your stories about Arthur was such a pleasure. I finished "Azingcourt" and the saxon stories so far and i`m waiting desperately for the continuation of Alfred and Uhtred. I´m glad to hear that you´re currently working on the next saxon novel. Can´t wait til 2010!! The Grail quest stories are next on my "to read" list. "Azincourt" was also superb! Especially, since I am interested in bowmaking and ELB´s (English longbows) are my favourites. Reading about English history of the early middle age, although fictional is a tremendous pleasure and I wish there was a German author trying to bring light into the first centuries in middle European history, but so far, this time is being ignored by German authors. Keep up the good work, so that we will have the pleasure of reading further marvelous books. Yours sincerely Volker Groh (Southwest Germany)

Dear Bernard, Just to say how much me and my family enjoy reading your stories. And, in my case, the stories about Thomas of Hookton in particular, because I have lived in Brittany for many years in the region where Thomas was, that is, near Tonquedec. I often wonder if the stones of our old farmhouse may have been there in the time when such as Thomas could have been around. It was quite something to be able to trace his movements round here and to imagine what Lannion, La Roche Derrien, Lanvellec, Tréguier and so on must have been like in those days. When the various forces in occupation were not actually devastating the area, that is. And, of course, we must not forget to mention that us girls, as readers, are very taken with Thomas; even if we find he's a bit scary on occasion, nevertheless, we can say he has loads of sex-appeal. So, think of us and give us another story about him. And if you need to do any any local research etc. in Brittany, you would be very welcome at your biggest fan-club, Kerlavrec. Thank You again for all these stories. Gaynor and family. Brittany, France.

Sir, I have just started to read the Sharpe series again for the 2nd time and even now I can't put them down. I stumbled on to them after reading the Aubrey/Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian and have been a fan ever since. They are great reading and I wish that there were even more. Best Regards, Mark Artis

I started reading your novels when I first came across Sharpe on television. I then read the entire series in chronological order which kept the local library very busy! I have also read the Saxon Series and fervently hope there will be more news of Uhtred in the future. I have just listened to Sean Barrett reading Gallows Thief and would like to congratulate and thank you for being the superb story teller you are. Your elegant descriptions convey wonderfully vivid images,so much so that I feel I am watching a film rather than reading the printed word. Your work has brought me indescribable pleasure and I wish you continued success. Kind regards, Brenda Duthie

Dear Mr Cornwell, Just to say how much we have enjoyed your Saxon series. I didn't think I would(Terry, that is)but,I have been unable to put them down !! I am now on to sword song and have no doubt it will just as riveting. Keep them coming !! Susan and Terry Wilkins

Dear Mr Cornwell. Just a very quick e-mail and I'm afraid similar to countless other messages you will have received. Your novels have given me hours of pleasure and enjoyment, in particular the stories in which archers appear, (having been a archer myself for over 30 years)I am presently reading Nick Hook's battle with the French, fantastic stuff. Many thanks. Steve Short.

Hi Bernard, I know this has all been said before but I'm going to say it again. Just read Azincourt, it was fantastic. It was as if I was standing next to Nick Hook through out the whole book. Roll on your next work of art. Steve in North Wales

Dear Mr Cornwell, I have now read most of your books. It won't be long until I've read the others! I just wanted to say thank you. I've enjoyed them immensely. I have an amateur interest in military history, primarily WWII. Napoleonic warfare was a mystery to me until I encountered Sharpe. I now feel that I have some idea how Napoleonic armies functioned. I thank you for that. In particular, I love the historical notes that you add to your books. It's nice to know what is fact and what is fiction. Thanks once again. Richard