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no questions. just to say THANK YOU for the hours of enjoyment I have had reading you books,Best wishes and keep it going. Barry Good

Have just finished reading Azincourt and though I thoroughly enjoyed the book and the way in which you have achieved the presentation of a very good story with the actual historical events I was slightly dis-appointed in that many of the characteristics of the main character - Nicolas - are similar to those of Thomas Hookton (Grail series, who also gets a mention in the narrative anyway). I appreciate that both were of the same background in that they were archers who in effect hired out their skills, however the similarity of these main, and some of the subsidiary, characters in Azincourt and the Grail series, detracted from the narrative that you have presented. Notwithstanding the above, I did however thoroughly enjoy the novel, and like your many others found it difficult to lay down until such time as I had completed it. No doubt I will pick it up again in about a month and re-read. I look forward to reading your next story, though I would hope it be from the Saxon Stories as the storylines and characters carry a sense of credibility for that period of English (Dark Ages) violent period. Again thank you for the novels to date - keep them coming. John Hillary

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

Mr. Cornwell: I'm from Burgos (Spain). I've read your Sharpe's books. Recently there was some archaeological studies in the old Burgos Castle's walls, and there was some bones of British soldiers of the Guerra de la Independencia (Peninsular war). In the Newspaper "Diario de Burgos" today's edition(www.diariodeburgos.es) (11.05.08) there was more information. Best Regards Gonzalo Moreno

Dear Mr. Cornwell, As a devoted fan, I am sending this message for two reasons. The first is to say "thank you" for the many enjoyable hours I have spent reading your books (especially Sharpe) since 1992. Sharpe's influence on my life can be gauged by the fact that Peter D'Alembord's stoic performance under the surgeon's knife in "Sharpe's Waterloo" inspired me to remain calm when having my wisdom teeth removed at age thirteen many years ago. My second reason for writing comes from my Christian faith. Having read your "Cakes and Ale" autobiographical work I want to say I am very sorry for the way you were treated by people of faith. We Christians have a great deal to apologize for (Crusades, Inquisition, you name it) and I want to say I wish you had been treated better. I truly apologize. I really appreciated your depiction of Galahad in "The Arthur Books" and his relationship with Derfel: I wish we could all act that way. Also, as a soon-to-be Lutheran minister I loved the story behind the naming Captain "Sweet William" Frederickson. That was great. Once again thank you for your wonderful writing and keep up the very good work, Ed Strietelmeier

Dear Mr Cornwell, Thomas of Hookton must fight again. You have done a wonderful job of bringing both the battles of Crecy and Agincourt to life. It would be remiss not to do the same with the Battle of Poitiers. Thomas would only be ten years older and, no doubt, in charge of his own band of men. He could even be instrumental in the capture of poor King John. This could be the source of his wealth mentioned in "Azincourt".
Stephen

Dear Bernard Cornwell, congratulations on an illuminating talk at the Cheltenham Literature Festival- I made it to a fair number of events this year and the Azincourt discussion was by far the most entertaining. I am looking forward to your book (9.99 thanks to Tesco- Sorry Waterstones), but also hanker for a bit more on Alfred The Great- will we see some more of Uhtred? I was very glad to see Arthur and Derfel made it to Haresfield Beacon in the Warlord Chronicles- It's not far from my house and is one of the best views in the South Cotswolds- you can very often walk it alone (but for the distant grind of the M5) as it doesn't seem to be well known like Uley or Painswick. I would like to think (?) that you made it past the National Trust sign and through the squeeze style, up the little nettled-in pathway and out onto the fort proper. (Best early eve for the Severn crossings in silhouette). I've often wondered if the folks of the Iron Age-and beyond-had a similarly romantic attachment to 'views' as we do today. The frequency of burial mounds around the Cotswold scarp would seem to bear this out and I often stumble across modern memorials in similar places. That's all, Best Wishes Dave Warren

: Hello again, Sorry, I have just read your front page and was intrigued to find we have a link! My grandparents were married at the Peculiar People's Church at Rayleigh in Essex in 1929. Apparently my Great Grandfather Hayden was a 'Peculiar Person'. My Aunt Mary confirms that they were extremely peculiar and has some funny stories about it. Well, you might just be interested. Paul Thomas

Mr Cornwell, Just watched the first part of Sharpe's peril glad to see this time he has his trusty 1796 heavy cavalry sword and baker rifle, Which were noticeably missing from Sharpe's Challange, I know that you did not write it but it is the small detail that I look for ( sad I know ) keep up the good work looking forward to more Sharpe, Paul Cooper-Keeble