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Hello Mr Cornwell, I'm a fan of yours and i want to tell you that; i think you must start a series of novels approx. 6-7 books and it must be set at Harlequin's time and about chivalry & knighthood of that time like Thomas' story but much deep and complex with great warrior characters. I think that would be great. And you are ready for a great saga. I like very much your works thanx for all great novels already wrote :) Hakan Ezcan

Bernard, You tricked me!!!! I thought the Saxon stories was going to be a trilogy like Grail Quest, but I'm glad we'll get to see Uhtred again!!! Thanks for the great reads!!! sincerely, Jake Kesterson

I own a lot of your books. I have most of the Sharpe stories and enjoyed them all. I was once a Sergeant in the British army myself, but in less dangerous times, fortunately. I've read the first two of the Starbuck Chronicles. I think 'Copperhead' is one of your best. I liked the Patrick Lassan character and found him very intriguing. I enjoyed the connection to Sharpe. I'm hoping he shows up somewhere later on. I think writing must be bloody hard work and I hate to think of all the hours you must have spent on research. However, I very much appreciate the results. Regards, David

hello! I'm an avid reader of your books, especially the Sharpe series, and i admire your though historical research, the very base of all your series. i just finished Sharpe's Waterloo, but here i stumbled on some errors. for one you use repeatedly the term "Belgians". you should know that this name was unheard of in 1815, since Belgium was created in 1830, and for a long time the common people here told: first we were oppressed by the Spaniards, then the Austrians, then the french, then the dutch and now the Belgians! in fact the term "Belgians" was invented and introduced by the (french speaking) founders of Belgium in 1830 in an attempt to create a sense of nationship for its inhabitants, but had never been used or known before. secondly, you give the impression that all those "Belgians" in 1815 were napoleonists, wishing to be part of the french empire forever. some "Belgians" had that wish, especially the french speaking region of charleroi, but the Flemish north (2/3 of the "Belgian" population),had no such wish and resisted the french invaders for years and even had a big battle with the french army near the town of turnhout. This "war of peasants" (boerenkrijg in Flemish) also raged for years in southern Belgium and in Luxembourg where it was named "kloeppelkrich". maybe it could inspire you a new book! anyway i thank you for all the magnificent reading you provide us all! Eric van der Stappen

I just wanted to drop you a quick line to say how much I enjoy the Sharpe series of books. I'm a bit of a late starter in that I only recently picked one up for the first time..... and couldn't put it down! Now I am rapidly making my way through the series by harassing my local library (cheap I know!) via their online reservation service! What's more I decided to give the Grail Quest series a go and lo and behold was just as hooked. In short I just wanted to give you a "big up" (how with the times am I!) and assure you that I will buy another one or two of your books...... but will read the rest from the library! It's the thought that counts..... :o)

Christian Featherstone

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.

I just wanted to congratulate you on another wonderful book with Lords of the North. I only recently discovered your work about one year ago and I think it is terrific. I haven't read a book of your that I haven't enjoyed and some I love passionately. I can only say that I am more than pleased to read that there will be several more installments in the Saxon series. Cheers, Gabriel

I just want to say i'm a massive fan of your Sharpe novels. I'm reading them all in order at moment and I'm just completing Sharpe's Battle. I'm sixteen and a keen reader and I also revelled in the Warlord Chronicles, in arthurian times though i read them backwards starting with Excalibur. i'd like to congratulate you on your works and i'm looking forward to reading the rest of the Sharpe books, thank-you. Arron

Mr. Cornwell, you have become, far and away, my favorite author. Throughout a military career of almost 26 years, I only read paperbacks - every time I was reassigned, I had to give up my books or one of my children! We had weight limits on what the military would move for us! Now, in retirement, I've been collecting hard copies of my favorite books - and just came to realize that a whole shelf in my library is comprised of your books. You are housed along with Pearl Buck, James Clavell, Thomas Costain, and James Michener. I don't yet have all your books yet - some of the Sharpe's series are just too expensive, now - but I keep looking - it is amazing what one can find in local library book sales and flea markets! While I am searching, keep writing! Unfortunately, I read faster than you write - wish it were the other way! Thanks for the great introduction to history - my son is majoring in history at college - and it was your books that got him interested!
Dan McNally

I discovered your books quite by accident. Looking for something to read on a long flight to LA i picked up "Stonehenge" and really enjoyed it. Later when looking through a Waterhouse store I found the trilogy of books beginning with The Last Kingdom which I also enjoyed. I have just finished the Grail Quest trilogy and am looking forward to reading the Warlord and Starbuck Chronicles. I have always shied away from this type of novel in the past as I thought them to be dry and unexciting, but you have most certainly proved otherwise. I write merely to say thank you for moving my reading experience to a new genre and the pleasure your writing has given me. Frank White