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I would guess you get this a lot, but I LOVE YOUR BOOKS!!!! I have only read the first 4 (of the Sharpe's Series) but I am in love with them (not Sharpe!) Word's cannot describe how I feel about your writing, so why am I even talking? Good question.. I don't even really know the answer. Maybe just to say thanks for writing such a great series of books. I actually plan to buy 1 book of the series each month (the salary of a 14 y/o ain't much!). And one final Comment, Keep writing! The world be be a lesser place without your books! Thanks - Lachlan Meek, Australia

Thanks a lot for saving me so much on my energy bills. I have a great TV with 1080 HD; but after reading the first two saxon stories, then the Arthur books, I couldn't help but move to the Grail Quest series. Now I've read the first 11 Sharpe books, and all I can think to write is Thanks. I wish I would have looked at this web site two days ago, because it looks like I missed Sharpe's Fury! I so wanted to read the Sharpe books in chronological order. I guess I really Buggered that whole idea. I Hope your publisher would consider publishing your books in leather bound sets. I am trying to start a library, and would love to have your books front and center. The Arthur series would be a great place to start. Thank you for all of your wonderful characters. Sincerely; John D Thurston

Mr. Cornwell, My brothers and I just got back from our trip to Wales. It was fantastic! Thank you for your input and inspiration. We are talking about our next trip being built around the Saxon Novels. Starting at Bamburgh Castle and working south from there, but now that I have started reading the Sharpe Novels, that could all change. Bob Schaeffer Thorofare,New Jersey

In answer to the question posed on April 23 - Harper's four children are Richard, Liam, Sean and baby Michael (whose real name is in Gaelic form and unpronounceable to Sharpe). By chance I had just read that chapter in Sharpe's Devil. Shame on you for forgetting!!! Perhaps a future Sharpe book might include at least one baby girl in the Harper household? Think of poor Isabella surrounded by all that Irish testosterone. Feel free to use my own Irish Grandmother's name if you'd like - "Rose" or you could give her the Spanish "Rosa". Cheers -MRH

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I've just finished reading, with great pleasure, The Last Kingdom and look forward to the other books. I noticed an error, however, in the Anglo-Saxon alphabet. You refer to the letter "thorn" but in the text the letter "eth" appears. Thorn takes this form "þ" in A/S and modern Icelandic. Eth appears this way "ð". The confusion is understandable since they sound almost alike and often were used interchangeably. Eth died out the earliest in English but thorn survived until replaced by "th". Curiously, it still survives but unknown to most users. The A/S word "the" was spelled "þe". In time the "e" was written as a small superscript (elevated). Eventually the þ "opened up" to be written by later printers as "y". So "þe" (pronounced "thuh") came to be written "Ye" as in "Ye Olde..." and should still be pronounced "thuh". Thanks for listening to my "nitpicking" comment and thanks especially for the pleasure you have given me by your writing. Peace, William S. Bennett

Mr. Cornwell I forgot to add one last thing - why is it than in every battle or minor scuffle the phrase 'A bullet ricocheted off the wall two inches to the left of Sharpe's head' is used in some way or another? Couldn't he have had something else at risk? Rather than his head? -Hugo

Good evening Mr. Cornwell, I m a 24 years old Italian boy. I live in Milan and I follow you from 1998 when in the summer of that year, in Italy, the Excalibur's series went out. I say, with big pleasure, that Excalibur is the most beautiful book that I have never read in my life!!! It is really wonderful!!! I have read it 15 times! And I am serious! His works are excellent and very esteemed here in Italy! What was the final destination of Prydwen, after leaving Camlann? It is a thing that I have always asked myself! :-) I have read really many books about Artù but this saga is the best one. He does not have any comparison! I have seen also many films about the Arthurs history and I have never really appreciated them because for me the TRUE and GREAT Arthurs history is that inscription in the pages of his books. My biggest dream would be to see your Excalibur version on movie as Lord Of The Rings. (however I dont like Lord Of The Ring so much. I prefer historical history and not fantasy). I have read also other his books and I liked everyone! The best one for me will remain Excalibur forever! The Artù history, the man who never became king, God's enemy!!! Best regards from a very big fan!!! Antonio Ferraro (Milan - Italy)

I was browsing the bulletin board earlier and noticed someone criticising the ending of Excalibur which I thought was most excellent ...Scott Jones

Hello Mr Cornwell hope all is well. When I came to China I brought a number of your books to read. Another English teacher wanted to know if I had anything to read as she had read and reread her book supply. I gave her Sharpe's Honour as a test. Two days later she gave it back. " Anymore?" She asked. I gave her the Pale Horseman, The Lords of the North and Sharpe's Fury. All were read and returned in ten days. This Teacher is now a big fan. She is having more of your books sent from the U.S. When she gets back to the U.S. in late July expect a small rise in your sales. This past week in China has been a holiday. The same lady teacher was in Nanjing. She happened to stop by a bookstore. The only English book in the store was one of yours It was Heretic. One copy. Thankfully she bought it. Now I can reread it. We both look forward to your next book[s] regards Nicholas Langrick

Hello, Mr. Cornwell. It's not necessary to reply, but I simply had to take this opportunity of thanking you for the many, many hours of reading pleasure you've provided. Being an avid reader, I've sampled the works of many modern (and some not-so-modern) writers, and can honestly say that all of your novels have left me wanting more - without exception. Should anyone ask me for advice on reading matter, my first question is always "Have you read Bernard Cornwell?" Looking forward to meeting Uhtred again. Once again, sincere thanks. Bob Quickenden, South Coast, UK.