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I'm getting on 63 this year and just want to say thank you for being who and what you are. In the stress of life and work, your books have been my most enjoyable escape..please let Uhtred get back to Bebbenburg. I've seen pictures of the castle and was greatly impressed...must have been quite the place to live. Again...thank you Mr. Cornwell for writing. Gerrit Zwiep.

I am a 56 year old Railroad Policeman who for years enjoyed your Sharpe series and have discovered you Saxon stories. Your books have kept me company on many nights and help make every second with your books a memory worth keeping. I just wanted to thank you and yes you are a wonderful storyteller, and I treasure those stories.
James Wickizer

Hello, I just finished "Sword Song" and found it a very enjoyable read, I look forward to the next instalment and anticipate the ascent of Aethelflaeda. I can imagine Uhtred will be of some use to her in the future, just as he has been to her father. Thanks for the books. Matt.

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I am a graduate student with a keen interest in Anglo-Saxon language, literature and history. I'm presently completing my MA at the University of York, and will start a Ph.D. in October on the Old English vocabulary for weapons and warfare. At the moment and working on a dissertation that is, basically, a semantic study on the conceptual field of lordship in Old English literature. A few months ago my girlfriend gave me one of your books, The Lords of the North, and I found it amazing, definitely one of the most fascinating modern books I've ever read. One of the (many) reasons why I liked it so much is its historical accuracy, which shows that you are not only a great writer but also a diligent researcher. I can't wait to read the other books of the Saxon series. Therefore, thanks for writing about this fascinating historical period and good luck with your work. Best Regards, Giovanni Bonanno.

Bernard, I was going to use another B word. You "Bugger!" I just finished reading sword song, and can't believe you ended it at that point! I love your books, but this series is really superb. Beautifully written! Cheers. Simon

Wow! Historical-fiction lovers rejoice!! I don't know where I was all these years? I had just discovered Lord Uhtred of Babbenburg and I had to take 5 days off work so I can get all your books on him and read all of them in one sitting. I swear I went back to work with a huge headache from lack of sleep and worsening eyesight. But you know what? I had just put in an order for all The Grail Quest books series and can't wait for the return of Lord Uhtred and your new book (series? please, please...), Azincourt. More power to you from this 56-year old New Jerseyan!!! Allan Gonzales

You are my favorite storyteller. Your stories take me away from my dreary existence here in New Jersey and fly me through a time portal and turn me into a viking or a knight or a Union soldier. You remind me of another great storyteller, my Grampa Hugo, who would enthrall me with adventure stories and got me hooked on history and all it's heroes. Thank you for taking this 48-year old "boy" back to the happiest time of his life. Joe Cancio

I am busy reading the Saxon series and the Grail Quest books and absolutely love them - they are wonderful in bringing alive the distant past, and the characters are thoroughly human and real. I now feel compelled to read all your other books! You're a superb writer and I'm recommending your books to all my reading pals. Also, thank you so much for the suggested reading lists - great idea and very helpful for people like me who like to read additional background and historical material but don't know where to start. I've never written a fan letter to an author before, but your books are so outstanding, I just wanted to thank you for telling these marvelous stories and bringing the past to life. Best regards, from Kate George.

Mr Cornwell, it has been over ten years since your last Starbuck book The Bloody Ground, I have to say that I am sick of Sharpe, now don't get me wrong I like Sharpe, but in my opinion you have done it to death. While I enjoy your other novels, I wish Starbuck would make a reappearance and I hate it when people don't finish what they start. With such a rich history to draw on for Starbuck there are surely several more novels for you to write and personally I would love to see Starbuck done for TV so I look forward to more of these books hopefully in the NOT too distant future. Paul Sutcliffe West Yorkshire UK

Hi Bernard I've been a fan of your novels for years (Warlord Chronicles, Stonehenge, Grail Quest) and have written to you in the past in praise of your work. I have continually noticed you receive very regular questions regarding "is there a film series planned for Warlord"?) and know too well that that lies beyond your control. It no doubt depends on interest, funding, etc from producers, directors, and the like, not from novel authors. I would just like to add my 'repetitive' comment that of all the Arthurian-style novels I've read (many), yours stands alone. However, my greatest wish would be for an Arthurian TV series with episodes based on the events in Warlord. The recent 'Robin Hood' series (2 seasons) and the 1980s 'Robin of Sherwood' (3 seasons) have absolute diehard fans globally, despite some of the shortcomings of both series. Indeed the 'Sherwood' series had Arthurian-borrowed elements embedded within its structure. Just imagine... a three season 'Warlord Chronicles' each with a dozen or so episodes, all of it drawn from your excellent & gripping Arthurian trilogy. The characters and the plot are so well defined that producers, directors, screenwriters, actors and fans would revel in the series. I, for one, would purchase the Box Set outright. I suppose there's no chance that any of your 'Sharpe' television series contacts would be interested in grasping that sword??? I live in hope. Your Arthur is my Arthur. Cheers Bernard, Darryl