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Hi Mr. Cornwell. In a January 19th posting, Andy (no last name given) inquired about other historical fiction about vikings besdies the Uthred series. He should check out "Thunder God" by Paul Watkins, currently available from amazon.co.uk. Also, he should go to some used book services like alibris.com and abebooks.com for the Haakon series. This ran in the 80's, and deals with the wanderings of a viking chieftan with a charmed battle-axe given to him by Thor, who travels from Contantinople to Vinland, among other places. They're not bad, although I like Uhtred better. There are four books in the series: 1. Haakon: The Golden Axe. 2. Haakon: The Viking's Revenge. 3. Haakon: Haakon's Iron Hand, and 4. Haakon: The War God. Alan Kempner

I enjoy reading very much and found one of your books by accident. It was the Archer. Bought the rest of the series. Then the Saxon stories. Pretty brutal but I imagine that's the way it really was back then. I will be getting your newest book very soon. That time period is intresting to me. Thank you. Joan Brown

Hello Bernard. Many thanks, it has been great fun following Uhtred's path towards regaining his inheritance. I was running out of pages fast as I reached the end of "The Lords of the North" and now have to wait for another episode. Go mad with the maps though, particularly as I have mislaid my 1:25000 Durham area one. I don't think an overhead view can impede a reader's imagination too much. Thanks again, Read Brocc

I was working at my former job a few years ago and a co-worker gave me Sharpe's Tiger to read. At first I wasn't interested but as I read further I became hooked!! I read all of the Sharpe books twice. I just finished reading Sharpe's Devil And I'm looking forward to reading Sharpe's Fury. I haven't read any of your other books but I will soon. Reading the Sharpe books you feel like you're on the battlefield with Sharpe and reading about him coming up through the ranks you feel like you know him. Great books, I'm looking forward to the next Sharpe book. Alphonso Baker

MR. CORNWELL: Thanks to a lucky accident at my local library -- finding a DVD picturing one of my favorite actors, Sean Bean -- titled "Sharpe's Battle," I have discovered Richard Sharpe. And what a find it was. Having completed all 14 episodes, I just finished your book, "Sharpe's Battle." "The Archer's Tale" is next up. Looking at your extremely prolific bibliography, you obviously have a great talent for historical fiction (good heavens! -- 21 Sharpe books alone); I look forward to enjoying more of your work. In fact, I've spent a large part of this morning on the Web, absorbing lots of Sharpe- Cornwell-Bean information and trivia. Many thanks, sir, for creating these worlds that have opened a whole new range of enjoyment for me! Bob Arlow Las Vegas, NV

The previous books of yours that i've read were always verry satisfactory, but your newest book was a disappointment to me. I almost began another story, but then I decided to find out if Sharpe would survive his head wound. That was a non-event, however. But, like the rest of us I guess Sharpe is getting old. Inasmuch as none of my stories will be published any time soon, I hope you keep trying. Regards Barclay T.

Dear Mr Cornwell, I have one dream: A book with the meeting of Sharpe and Hornblower in a common adventure. As C.S. Forester is not with us - only you can fulfill this dreamn... With admiratin and gratitude Joseph Tel Aviv, Israel

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I am enjoying your saxon stories and grail quest stories immensly. My interest in writing to you is your inclusion of falcony in some saxon texts. I am not sure about the use of hoods on the birds at that time is accurate and would be so pleased to assist you on any matters that pertain to falcony that you may think useful. Please visit our website at www.parklandmews.com if you have a moment. We are involved in the Peregrine Falconry Recovery Programme in Manitoba Canada although I am a New Zealander by birth with an English Father and English Grandparents. Robert

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for writing so well, and so often. I have never been a fan of war, but have learned a great deal of what people go through from your fiction. Your characters are superb, your plot line is fun and creative, and your books are a joy. I've read them all, and now I read them out loud to my husband. He enjoys them, as well. Sharpe is our favorite right now, but I intend to read your others as well. Again, I realize writing is an isolating job. Thank you for your determination and high standards. Gayle

I've read a few of your books Mr. Cornwell. And I've read a great many books, but you're the best author I've ever read. Your books are extremely well written and extremely addicting. I can tell from your photo that you're around 60 (?). I hope you live and keep on writing till you are 100 years old. Your books have pushed my imagination to its peak, I want to thank you dearly. Wish you a long and healthy life -Preston