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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

Mr. Cornwell, My name Is benjamin Kennedy, I am a half irish half german US Marine. Your books about Arthur inspred me as a young man and as I read them now, in the beginning of my second enlistment, I am even more inspired. I have always been fascinated with the tale of Arthur, and there have only ever been two tales I have actually enjoyed, yours being one, and the other being the series of books by Jack Whyte. I was wondering, with honest sincerity, what it would take to turn your books into a movie. Whether it would be a letter signed by enough fans, or maybe another process, but I do believe if the movies stuck to the book, they would be a huge sucess, plus the fact that these days moveis are rather lacking in new ideas, and stories of the old are those that inspire us the most. thank you very much for your time, and for your writings. Cpl Benjamin J Kennedy

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I have read several of your books, and enjoyed all of them. I have not read any of the Sharpe books, not knowing exactly where to start, since there are so many of them. I have read and re-read the Starbuck chronicles, and , being a Southerner, I would like to humbly ask that you please send Mr. Sharpe on vacation, and bring Mr. Starbuck back! Very Truly Yours, Marianne Williams

Mr. Cornwell, I'm Lucas from Brazil and I really like your books. Reading the winter king for example I can learn about British history. In Brazil we don't have this kind of subjects in our schools and your books it's the only way to know about it. I'm very excited to read the new novel about the saxons people. You've so many fans here in Brazil, it's very hard to find your books !!!! They're sold so fast !!!!!!! Lucas Florezi

Dear Mr. Cornwell, Thank you very much for all of the Sharpe books. I just finished Sharpe's Fury and loved it. You are a wonder. Jania Sommers Charleston SC USA

Hello Bernard, It took me three months to go "over the hills and far away" - all the Sharpe books. What a magnificent saga! You're now sharing first place in my book reader heart with Wilbur Smith. :) I know that Sharpe and Harper will be back to fight yet more battles. However, I want to tell you I really enjoyed Sharpe's Ransom - stuff that tell you a little more about Sharpe on a personal level even though there is no historical background per se. I wish you would tell us more about Sharpe and Harper - and their kids - after the wars. Can't wait for another Sharpe / Harper? installment. I know that we meet Patrick Sharpe in the Starbuck series, so in the meantime I'm going to check these out. Too bad Sharpe is not available in French - I keep telling my wife (who only speaks French) about Sharpe. She wishes she could read the books. One last word - e-versions of your books are always available. Keep it up - saves the trees and I much prefer reading on my iPod or Palm. Cheers and many thanks for so much reading pleasure. Jean-Pierre Nadeau Sherbrooke (Québec) Canada

Dear Mr. Cornwell. I'm a Brazilian fan of your books and I think you are a great writer. I'd like to sugest to you to visit my country to hear our history. Here there is a lot of stories waiting to be written. Good new year for you!
Sajunior Maranhao

Q: Dear Bernard, I have just finished reading Sharpe's Trafalgar, and have moved onto Sharpe's Rifles, which if I'm not mistaken, is the next book time-wise in the series. It has come to my attention that in the first 140 pages or so, there is no mention of Lady Grace, whom Sharpe was what I thought, destined to be with forever after Trafalgar. What ever becomes of Lady Grace? Pim P. A: Keep reading!

The reader missed out on Sharpe's Prey. Wonderful, wonderful, Copenhagen Nigel James

Dear Bernard, Just a note to say thanks for giving me hours of entertainment on the loo! (My only sanctary from my lovely, but equally noisy family :-) All the best, Shaun

Dear Bernard, Apologies for my previous post if it caused any offence. It was meant to be light-hearted, but after reading so many well-crafted compliments on your feedback page I've had a pang of guilt for not being more eloquent with my praise. (On the other hand, you could have found it funny and now I've spoilt it by sucking-up to you - oh well!!) I've read hundreds of books from all sorts of genres, and before reading your books I think only two other writers had managed to capture my imagination in the same way; Stephen King and Michael Crichton. The key is the telling of the story. Anyone can put a plot together and tell a tale, but you do it in a way that draws me in and makes me feel like a real part of it. Like I'm hovering just over the scenes and can see, taste, feel, and smell everything that's going on. You've also now given me a few years supply of birthday present ideas for the wife. It's an amazing gift you have - thanks for sharing it :-) Cheers, Shaun

I just finished Heretic; it was excellent. Your Sharpe stories are aso superb. I always recommend your books to friends. However, reading your stories makes me very glad to be alive in 2006 and not it the past times you describe. Keep up the great work! Thank you...
Carl Ross