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Dear Mr. Cornwell, I've recently began reading your Sharpe series and I'm presently starting 'Sharpe's Sword'. I haven't enjoyed a series as much as I'm enjoying this one since Louis L'Amours' Sackett series, and ALL of his other books I might add. I do believe that reading ALL of your writing, as did LL's, will bring me great future pleasure. I look forward to finishing the Sharpe series, believe it or not, only so that I may start the other book groups of yours. ... I, like several here, am an aspiring writer and, as per your request, I will never trouble your mental and legal areas,(LOL)with my wanting to(share)with someone of your stature. Thank you for your work that I am enjoying so very much. I'll comment again when I've finished the Sharpe series. Your ardent fan, Tennessee Dave

hey Mr.Cornwell, it's my 2nd time contacting you. I just wanted to say you should go see the movie Pathfinder it seems to be a lot like your saxon stories I was raving about in my previous message. Anyway that's it get, back to me, one of your great U.S. fans, Bleu Marceaux

I am about to start Lords of the North, and am aquiver with anticipation. But in the back of my mind is still my hope that you will write another book to follow The Gallows Thief. I bought that book in London (my first and so far only visit) and I enjoyed it so much. I am encouraged to read that you have at least thought of writing one, but discouraged that it has no confirmed space in your upcoming plans. I'm sure that your many thousands of fans would be so happy if you would decide to make it sooner rather than later!
Jeanie Dubberley

Dear Mr. Cornwell, In late January of this year I bought one of your books, The Pale Horseman, while waiting at the airport traveling to a meeting. I never heard of you before and I didn't even know that this book had a prequel. Less than 3 months later, I read all three of the Saxon books, and all of the Grail books and all of the Arthur books, despite working full time and raising 5 children. Thank you for your writing, your novels are very interesting and well written. I am patiently awaiting the next Saxon book, and please don't keep us waiting too long. With Best wishes, Nena Mirkovic

We spoke some time ago regarding the pending release of the second Uhtred novel, wherein you speculated a title of Pale Horseman. I have just completed the third Uhtred tale. Sir, you once again, have surpassed yourself in breathing life into 9th century English history and I thank you for this. If able, please continue to allow us to peer with you into that swirling past and re-live in our minds those lives and events. Wyrd bid ful araed. An Avid follower of your skills, David Stanley, San Diego, California

Hi Mr. Cornwell im a huge fan of your books and on a recent and first trip to London i went to Foyles and Borders. I was amazed at the selection they had of your books compared to the ones at my local bookstores. I bought Sharpes Chrismas and battle flag. I wish they had that selection here in the US. Thanks again for the books. Kyle Livingstone

Dear Mr. Cornwell, No matter the story; Christian against Pagans, Danes against Saxons, BRITISH ANGAINST FRNENCHMEN, British against the Revolution, or any other English based conflict; your stories always inspired me to fight onward. Beloved reader, Jason Baker MN, USA

Hi Bernard, while reading the comments/questions from Nick Lepperd I noticed he asked where the "mumbo jumbo" of the sword in the stone came from and you didn't try to offer any explanation. In my research which is now getting to be very vast, filling several tomes, the same theory seems to keep cropping up; swords were often made in stone moulds very early on (before they were bashed out with hammers etc.), and hence the idea of the sword in the stone as the sword, when cooled was in fact drawn from the stone. Admittedly, these swords were crude affairs and would not hold any semblance of a keen edge and certainly would not withstand any blows from the latter swords as we know them today. But the myths that rose from these early swords are certainly still with us in one form or another. Hope this is of interest to you and my fellow readers. Looking forward to the next Saxon novel. By the way, did you know we have recently had St Derfels Day? I think it was April 4th. Andrew Moore

Dear Bernard, I thought you might be interested to know that in Canberra (Australia) your books are stolen from bookshop shelves so often that at least two shops now keep your books behind their counter. How popular can you get??? Regards, Clive King Member, Australian Society of Authors.

Dear Bernard, I read a great many books. I can honestly say that none have given me more pleasure than yours. Your recent Saxon Stories are superb and have been a particular joy to read. Best wishes, Rob Walsh