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Sir I just wanted to inform you that your books (the Sharpe series) have kindled a love for reading that I didn't know I had because of Television and Computers. Your books are thrilling and a great history reminder of what the English and French went through.

Drew Buckingham

Dear Sir, I am a new fan having read your books in no particular order, but the research, imagery and soul of the particular period or legend that you choose to apply yourself in your books compares to me with that great author; George M Frazer; in particular the Flashman novels. Many thanks for the hours of enjoyment which would otherwise have been merciless tedium in an airport lounge near you without your pen. John Scott

Hi Bernard Having read many of your books, I wanted to write and tell you that I have enjoyed the Arthur Series as much as any book I have ever read. I am half way through Excalibur and am reading slowly because I just don't want it to end! Please don't think me presumptuous, but I can understand why they are your favourites as well. Apologies again, here are my thoughts: there is something magnificent, and yet sad about Derfel, and an underlying doomed magnificence about the whole story. Arthur is superb...what a character, what a leader! There are so many memorable scenes: the battle at the end of The Winter King; the swordfight between Derfel and Liofa in Excalibur; but most memorable for me was when Merlin had his plait cut off by Cerdic...poor Merlin, and how excruciating for his followers. Anyway, enough of my ramblings...I will finish by simply saying thank you, for many hours of pleasure! Nick Stern

Just adding my hopes that you continue the adventures of Rider Sandman. I was blown away by GALLOWS THIEF.
Michelle

I just started "Sword Song" and felt it was important to let you know how much I am enjoying the series. Thank you for a wonderful historical story.
Kevin

A couple of weeks ago I finished reading your excellent Arthurian trilogy for the first time. At the moment I am currently reading "The Gaol", a history of Newgate prison in London, written by Kelly Grovier, and as if to prove what a ridiculously tiny place the world really is, on page 36 what should turn up but a large wooden statue of: "...the sixth-century Welsh saint, Derfel Gardarn, whose fabled bravery in battle was such that it was said he could fetch 'outlaws out of hell'." I thought it might amuse you to hear of it!
Paul Hayes

Dear Sir, I do not wish anything from you except to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the hours of relaxation and great fun you have given me with your books. I particularly love the Napoleonic era and have read a bit on strategy and tactics of that time. You brought it to life for me. I could see it, hear it and smell it. I have the complete Sharpe chronological collection and I am anxiously awaiting the next book of the "Saxon Series". I also loved you "Grail Quest" series and I will order the Azincourt book as soon as available in Australia. The thing I like most is the fact that, as I discovered your work only two years ago, there are still a lot of your books I haven't read and that gives me something I really look forward to. I thank you very much again and wish you a very happy life. Best regards, Guy Palese

Hi Mt Cornwell. Just finished "Vagabond" having got it from the library 10 mins before it decided to close. As a dyslexic trying to find a book in a short space of time is always a bit fraught. So I admit I took the easy option of heading for your books. I grabbed Vagabond as it was the first one I saw. This has turned into a happy coincidence. What a great book and what a big book. Most dyslexics judge a book by it's size and in general are intimidated by anything that looks like a "long read". However 4 days of flu have just sped by because of your book. My lovely wife is going out to track down the next one for me in a minute. Can I say that next to "Biggles", the first book that made me really enjoy reading, the Sharp books have been a real joy. I have loved reading them because they conjure up great pictures in my head. Most people don't realise how our minds work and I am sure you never thought about it either. But you build great scenic pictures with your writing and for a dyslexic this is a rare think. OK, fawning over, lol,. Cheers Jon

I don't have the words to thank you enough for the enjoyment in reading Uhtred's 4 books. I am working on Arthur's second. I am so please I have so many to look forward to enjoying. Your words have given me strength. Again, thank you! Brent

Sir. May I point out a small error that appears in at least two of your Sharpe Books, ie: St George did not appear on the Guineas of George 111. The first time St George was used was on the gold sovereigns of Geo 111 dated 1817.I hope you do not mind me pointing this out. Brilliant books by the way. Yours D.D.Ingle.