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Dear Sir - I have to admit I first started reading your novels a short while ago but have become quite an admirer! I thank you in advance for the next chapter in the Saxon Stories!! But the prime reason I write to you now is to see about the possibility of having my hereditary home in England, Hortune, mentioned in one of your books...meaning a "farm or enclosure in a muddy place" which I relate to people with a smile! The earliest mention of the Hortune name is in 1018, a "Leofwine Godwines sunu aet Hortune" was noted in "Old English Bynames", while in 1160 an "Alan de Hortune" was mentioned in the "Calendar of the Charter Rolls" of Yorkshire. In any event sir, always a pleasure reading your novels and please continue the good work! Sincerely, Robert de Hortune

Just a remark about your comments on the "Billy Ruffian" book, HMS Bellerephon only took Napoleon from France to England. It was Admiral Cockburns flagship HMS Northumberland which took him to St Helena. I would like to recommend for your reading list, "Wellingtons Lieutenant Napoleons Gaoler" by Gareth Glover, a fascinating book on the letters and diaries of Sir George Ridout Bingham, who accompanied Napoleon on his last voyage. Richard Brown

Hi again, Mr. Cornwell. (My favourite author). I've not been in this forum for quite a while. As written to you, earlier, there's historical background to continue the Saxon chronicles in another 5 books. Friendly spoken: I'm trying to put to pressure on you. Perhaps not all of your readers are familiar with the viking-age. Trust me, as a Dane, I'm very much familiar with the viking rallies against the costs of Britain. A few hints: Knud (Cnut) conquered England in 1016, after his father, Sven Forkbeard was POISENED in 1013. William the Conqueror, who succeeded in 1066, in fact was of Danish heritage. The Danish dreams of getting England died with King Knud the Holy, who was killed in 1086. He became a saint. Hope, that you print this, so that ALL the readers can help me to stress you. Having to wait until 2010 to get your next Saxon-book to Denmark is simply sad news. Jorgen Lundberg

Bernard Thought you would find this picture interesting: http://www.strategypage.com/military_photos/200808220415.aspx. Ed

I had recently found the Saxon tales. After the first one I wanted to call myself a lord of bebbanburg. I enjoyed the fact that someone wrote a story about Alfred the great. A guy who is seriously missing from modern studies. England was england because of him. He was the first king to truly document the history of his people, and not again for a good minute after 1066. It is an interesting way of hearing it in detail told throughout the story. All you hear in classes are well these guys and these guys and these other guys all invaded England after the roman empire collapsed. It was nice to see the way of life thru passing details. I just finished Redcoat; all and all a good story for an American history buff like me. Thanks for the inspiration and keep on writing. I do enjoy the battle of Agincourt and think that a logical step in your process.
Travis Collins

Hi Bernard, I would like to take this change to give you a great big thank you from me (you must get this all the time)oh and a high five!! this is for adding me on your friend list on facebook and for the warlord chronicles...I just read them at least once a year it is a joy to read and would love a new one but can understand why the chronicles will stay at Excalibur. I wish you all the best health for you and your family. oh as it is only 4 months for Christmas I will wish you a merry Christmas while I mailing you here. Ray

Hi, You will have to excuse the spelling and grammer, I'm only a lowly joiner. Like a lot of others I got into your books after seeing Sharpe on tv and though they are great to watch the books are far better. I have never had the patience to sit and read a book until yours and even now I try other authors and get restless and never finish, with the exception of some Terry Pratchett. I guess I am contacting you to say thank you for giving me a moments peace when I can just stop and relax, let my imagination run riot with Sharpe and now Uhtred. I have just finished Sword Song and eagerly await the next installment but don't rush because I'm guessing even you need to relax every now and then. Many, many thanks, Lee.

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I just wanted to thank you for your work. I fell in love with your writing many years ago, and my wife knows that all I want for my birthday or Christmas is what ever your latest book is. The only problem is that you just do not write fast enough! I have read just about all of them at least twice. My favourite series are both the Arthur books and Saxon books. Your skill and obvious hard work is very much appreciated. Kind regards, Nikolai Bird East Grinstead

Hi Bernard I have read all your Saxon stories, the warlord chronicles, Stonehenge (my favourite) and the good old Thomas of Hookton trilogy. Have just read that you plan to write the 5th Saxon story in time for Oct 2009 which is great because my birthday is in October (i will be 20 in 2009). Huge fan. Hoping to receive a signed copy for my birthday. Joke. Don't rush it and have fun writing it. Cant wait to find out what my favourite Viking turned Englishman will be up to next. Yours sincerely Charlie Henning p.s looking forward to Azincourt

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I just want to congratulate you for your books and thank you for the good moments. I like specially them in audiobook format as that helps me with my English. Last week my daughter had heart surgery and I stayed with her while at the special cares unit throughout the night. Having some of your Sharpe novels on the headphones helped a lot keep me awake looking at the monitors. It made it far more bearable. Now my daughter has fully recovered and I thought that it would be nice to let you know how your work helped me. My favourite is the series about Arthur but that one is too short. So I am listening to all the Sharpe's series for the second time now. Thanks again and best regards, Andres