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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

I really appreciate the historic notes at the end of your books. Thank you for taking the time to research and write a fantastic story. I look forward to your next book. Josh Pridgen

Hello Mr.Cornwell, I'd like to say thanks for making such great books. Before I read your Arthur Series, which I started with Excalibur, I never read a whole book, yet even enjoyed a book. Now I have read 7 of your books including the grail quest, and the saxon stories, and numerous other books by different Authors. Because of you I intend to keep reading, and keep enjoying it as well. So I would like to say thanks one more time for your amazing talent of telling a story the way you do. Phillip Dziatkiewicz

Dear Mr. Cornwell: Fate is inexorable! Several weeks ago I came across a discounted copy of The Last Kingdom in a local book store, and up to that point I was unfamiliar with your work. Since then I have read the remaining Saxon novels, have begun reading the Warlord Chronicles, and for some reason, keep referring to everyone who displeases me as an earsling! In all seriousness, I have been enthralled with your writing and I can not wait for Uhtreds next adventure! Thanks for crafting an entertaining and enlightening series of historical fiction. Thanks again, Bill P.S. My Dad is now hooked too!

Dear Mr. Cornwell, After reading the Sharpe Books, The Arthur Books & the Grail Quest Books, I've noticed some of the following characteristics in Richard, Thomas & Derfel. I was wondering if this type of man appeals to you in any particular way or are they more enjoyable to write about. First, all three were born into a somewhat fatherless/parentless childhood. Sharpe, a son a of a whore,father unknown, Thomas, bastard son of a (mad)priest and Derfel, son of a Celtic Lord, unknown to him for years. They were raised without a true father figure in their formative lives. Secondly, all three of these men then went to war at a young age and all three were men of the ranks, infantry. Lastly all three, through the ability & valor rises to command the same type of soldiers they were once themselves. Any connections? Also in reading the comments on your website, many readers are always asking you about other characters and period of history in which you could write about, e.g Robin Hood or the Crusades. I would like to know if you has chosen any new character and a period of history you actually plan on writing about now or after you finish with the Saxon series? What period of English history captures your own reading pleasure? Finally, do you ever get out to Northern California or plan to in the future for any book signing? Thank you Jeff Juri

Hello Bernard As a first time reader of your work, I've just finished the Saxon series. My daughter bought me 'the Lords of the North' as a present and I could'nt put it down! Following that,I had to read the'The last Kingdom' and 'The Pale Horsemen'I would just like to say a massive thankyou! for casting light on a dark age in such an enthralling way. I look forward to reading about Uhtred's adventures again in the Autumn. Alan

Dear Sir, I wanted to thank you. Your books and writings have always been an inspiration to me, and have always enjoyed them, especially the Sharp series. Your writings have giving me the inspiration to try it myself, and much to my amazement, I got published. So, once again my thanks to you and your writing. With regards, Carter Davis

Hi Bernard... Sorry if I call you by your name, but for me is better... I read in Italian all your books, and in some sense I know you, also if you don't know me... Before I'll write to you what I want say to you I want to say sorry for my bad English, I don't know this language very well, so really sorry... I want to ask you to do something for Italian translation of the Sharpe books... you wrote many books about Sharpe, but in Italy we have only 6 books translated, those first 6 books of Sharpe I read all, 2/3 times a book... I really like it, maybe you are the best in the world, for my think, and Sharpe books are the best books I've read in my life... but ii would like to read the other books, and in English for me (and I think for many other Italians) it is very difficult... someday I will learn a better English, also for reading your books in original language... so I ask you again, please do something for having all Italian translations of the Sharpe books... thank you very much for reading this mail... I write in Italian now and better, if you speak Italian, or if you know somebody that can translate for you... ---------------- Ciao Bernard... scusa se ti chiamo per nome, ma mi risulta più appropriato... ho letto tutti i tuoi libri che sono stati tradotti in italiano, quindi è un po' come se io ti conoscessi, anche se tu non conosci me... Volevo chiederti di fare qualcosa per le traduzioni in italiano del ciclo di sharpe. Hai scritto tanti libri riguardo sharpe, ma in italia abbiamo soltanto le traduzioni dei primi 6, che io ho letto due o tre volte a libro. Penso che nel tuo genere sei l'autore più grande dei nostri tempi, uno dei pochi che riescono a tenerti bloccato davanti all'inchiostro del libro anche quando si sono fatte le tre o le quattro di notte e sarebbe ora di andare a dormire. E' per questo che voglio chiederti di fare qualcosa per il ciclo di sharpe, sarebbe bello poter leggere al più presto gli altri libri. Anche se immagino che anche altri lettori provenienti da altri paesi avranno lo stesso problema, ma, comunque sentivo di dovertelo almeno chiedere, a nome mio e a nome di tutti gli altri italiani che aspettano con ansia le traduzioni. Prima o poi imparerò l'inglese in maniera da poter leggere i tuoi romanzi in lingua originale, ma per il momento non mi è possibile, e aspetto le traduzioni... Grazie per aver letto e ancora complimenti. Giacomo Bellisi

I have recently finished the Arthur books. I was completely captivated. Derfel was as real to me as one of my friends. I hated to have the series end. Thank you for your books. I will go on to read others. Judy Bailey