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Dear Mr Cornwell, I am an avid reader of your books and have the pleasure of owning nearly all of them, and having read all the rest and I'd like to thank you for the joy they bring me. I am delighted to hear you are writing more in the Saxon series which I am particularly fond of and just wish you the best. Ross Gordon

Dear Mr Cornwell, I first heard of you through my godmother, Harlé Jervis, who lived with my mother in the south of France. They had both met you, presumably at some social event, either at my mother's house or one of their friends, maybe at Sybille Bedford's or Eda Lord's. you had given her one of your books and she found it terrific, telling me that I should pick up your books whenever and wherever I found them. Well I have religiously and found your books, like so many other people, riveting, a compulsive read and beautifully observed. your latest book, Azincourt, was a thumping good read, showing how merciless and intractable life , let alone warfare, was in the late mediaeval period. i finished it in two hours, burning my midnight candle so to speak. I picked it up because I love history and have the 'honour' so to speak, of having had no less than 46 (if not more!) ancestors who perished at the hands of the English at this seminal battle. I wait for your next one, also hoping one day, that one of my books can be as compulsively readable as yours! Kind regards Peter-Gabriel de Loriol

Hello Bernard, I'm forever amazed at your ability to keep up the high standard of your novels, and long may they continue to enthrall. I wondered if you were aware of the Leonaur range of books relating to military memoirs as I have purchased a large number of Napoleonic books (Rifleman Costello, Leach, Simmons, and others, as well as lots of Redcoat regiments, and highlanders) for a fantastic insight into the soldiers lives in the period (there is even one about a saxon who joined the french army, was captured and then joined the kings German legion) Fantastic stuff. Also they have recently re-issued the Conan-Doyle stories of Brigadier Gerard and also the White Company and Sir Nigel (the 100 years war) which I really must recommend you read if you still have not done so as they are very enjoyable stories. Thanks again for Sharpe, and all your other heroes and I look forward to starting Azincourt as soon as I finish re-reading Redcoat. Michael

I've read you Saxon stories and enjoyed them greatly. I read "Sword Song'; first and then had to read the rest. Unfortunately, I can't believe the same man wrote "Lords of the North" It was a terrible book all around. Steve Casteel

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I stumbled on your website whilst looking for an online version of Stormchild (against payment of course) as believe it or not the maid must have wrapped the book in the bed linen as it has disappeared from my room! Anyway I just had to comment on how beautifully you write and the ability to create 3D characters. With much admiration, JOseph

I'm listening to "Killers Wake" and I became convinced it was written by Dick Francis. I guess it was David Cases' voice and the intense first person account that did it. Then I realized you are the author of the "Sharpe" series. I am thrilled to realize I have all those lovely books to read, I do love a great story, no need to reply to this, I just couldn't resist telling you how wonderful it is to find you aren't Francis but are every bit as wonderful and talented as is he. Thanks JoAnne B

Dear Bernard (if I may be so personal), Surely dear old Nate's blisters and jawbone have recovered by now. You say you have sent him on holiday. Well, bring him back! He has unfinished business, not just on behalf of the Confederacy but with that triple stinker Billy Blythe. Thanks for the wonderful entertainment you have given us all. Yours in anticipation. Regards, Graham Cliff

Dear Sir. I know you get countless requests trying to ascertain when, if at all you will be writing a new part of the Starbuck chronicles. Don't get me wrong, i have loved everything you have written ( i read Sharpe's Rifles when i was nine and the series is probably the catalyst that has led to my current position as a history student at university) but as a result of reading Starbucks exploits again for the umpteenth time i can't help but hope you will soon return to it, even if it is (but preferably not) to tie up this phenomenal series which has provided me with countless happy hours, please give us long suffering fans of Nate, Truslow and the others a shred of hope. yours Dan

Good evening, Mr. Cornwell, i have read your Saxon stories and appreciate them very much. The major reason is simple: a good storyline and realistic, ancient (not modern) characters. An evening spent with one of your books is always an evening spent well. Thank you very much for that, and I'm eagerly awaiting the next book!
Peter Ansorge

I love your work! I have read the Arthur Books, The Grail Quest series, and the Saxon Stories. I am shocked to say, as a 48 year old school teacher, that I think Uhtred is wonderful. Can't wait until you write the next book. M McCarthy

Can we please have the next episode of the saxon chronicles? The problem with waiting so long concerns the names in the books, at my age (71) my friend and I forget the names of the characters involved in the stories -- great books keep em coming! thanks for your time. Alan Gaskell