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Mr Cornwell just like to say your books and your writing style got me to read the Sharpe books, it took a long time. I have read all the Sharpe books they are fantastic. Read the Starbuck chronicles they were good then Stonehenge could not put that book down and the Grail Quest books read them then went and read the Saxon stories - fantastic. Thank you. I hope I get Azincourt for christmas of my daughter or sons if not I will buy in myself. Thank you again I do not read a lot but your books yes. And just one other author I like who writes his books same style as you I think but not as good is Simon Scarrow with the Eagle books.
Chris Higgins

Just wanted to say thanks for all the reading enjoyment. I love the Warlord Trilogy, The Grail Quest Series and The Saxon Stories. I look forward to the next adventure with Uhtred! Lonnie Salyer

Dear Mr Cornwell, I've just had the very great pleasure of reading your latest tour de force, Azincourt. The description of the landing in Normandy tweaked a memory of something I once read - not directly connected to Agincourt per se, but since Agincourt mentions Poiters and Crecy and since there is a link (of sorts) to the Grail Quest series, I thought you might find it amusing. In 1978, Professor R. V. Jones, Chair of Natural Philosophy, Aberdeen University, published a book, Most Secret War - it was a best seller and later spawned an acclaimed BBC television series under the title, The Secret War. Most Secret War is an account of Dr Jones' experiences as Assistant Director Intelligence (Scientific) at the Air Ministry during WWII - Jones was very young at the time in his twenties which gives some idea of his intellectual capacity. One section of Most Secret War deals with the Bruneval Raid, where British commandos landed on the French coast, captured and (partially) dismantled a German 'Wurzburg' radar station and returned it to Britain the intelligence gained saved thousands of Allied lives. Dr Jones actually initiated the raid and was intimately involved in its planning. If you are losing the connection to your works, bear with me. During the planning process, Jones perused a number of French maps, and noticed on one, the legend, Descent des Anglais. In the event, the Bruneval Raid was a great success and the intelligence gained was pure gold. Later, Jones wrote a report on the intelligence aspects of the operation and, having a highly developed sense of humour and being an inveterate joker, could not resist adding the rider, that the raid was as successful as an older and larger raid. Shortly afterwards, a senior member of the War Cabinet rang Dr Jones and said, we have no information on this earlier raid, when was that. Who authorised it? With great glee, Jones pointed out, that if he (the War Office bureaucrat) would look at the beginning of the raid track, which started at Bosham, he would see that it was timed as A.D. 1340 and was, in fact, Edward III's route to Crecy. Most Secret War is (unfortunately) long out of print, but those of your readers who track it down will find it very rewarding. Mike Hodges

I just finished reading "Stonehenge", and I have to thank you. I've been missing James Michner, and "Stonehenge" was so like his style it was like having him back again. I really enjoyed the experience. Thanks!
Judith B. Termin

Dear Mr Cornwell, I love your Sharpe Series, I have read every single one of your Sharpe books and have watched all of the Television adaptations. As a fifteen year old there is very few things that I find truly relaxing, thinking about exams and alike, but kicking back and reading your books is one of the things I find excellent to do. I am not a reader but, I am always exceedingly entertained by your books and urge you to carry on writing Sharpe adventures as long as possible. Also, can I say, that Sean Bean is the most befitting actor I have ever seen picked for any role I have ever seen, likewise Daragh O'Malley. I am sure you will have had some input on casting for the Harper and Sharpe roles and i congratulate you. Thanks for entertaining me for hours on end, never stop writing the books, and never let ITV stop making the Television adaptations. Yours Sincerely, Patrick Devlin

I wanted to let you know I love your books! Someone I met recommended 'The Last Kingdom' to me in July of last year and I am glad he did! I loved it and the following books as well, and now I recommend your books to all of my friends (and people I don't know)! Thank you! Alisa

Hi! Just read Sharpe's Gold while pretending to study for exams and Sergeant Harper makes me laugh. Everything about him is so familiar! From the tea making and talking about his mammy to the mad sounding religious second name. Such an Irish man. Exactly like every male relation I have. Excellent! Cheers for livening up a dreary study week.
Michelle Donlon

I have got my Mother to get me Azincourt for Xmas. After reading what others are saying I am looking forward to the read. December the 25th, bring it on. Steve in a cold North Wales

Mr Cornwell, I just had to write to tell you how much I enjoyed your introduction to Sharpe Chefs II. It was brilliant. And I thank you for a wonderful chuckle. Terri Holliday, Maryland

Just a wry comment: Matthew Dodd, a rifleman in " Sharpe's Escape" first appeared in C S Forester's "Death to the French" written in the 1930's. You clever chap you! I have read most of your books but I have also read most of Forester's. Best wishes and keep writing. Colin Lane