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Am finishing the last Sharpe book, having read them all in order--much to the delight of our local librarian--and have also finished the Grail series, Starbuck, Arthur, Stonehenge,& the Saxon series. I think that makes 35 terrific reads in all and am waiting for more! Thaks for the great times! Jerry Prater

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I'm a 15 year old Brazilian citizen, and I have been a reader of your books for the past three years. I would just like to thank you for the wonderful books you have been writing, be certain that you have many fans here in Brazil (I have many friends in Rio de Janeiro who, like me, love your work). I read six of your books in the translated version, and bought the other ones in Amazon.com. Either in Portuguese or English, they were excellent! Thanks again, Isabel

Dear Bernard Cornwell, Thank you for introducing me to C S Forester. I was hanging out for Sharpes Fury or The Winter King and came across Death to the French and The Gun. I have since found Mr Midshipman Hornblower. I have read the first and most of the third. In a way, Sharpe is a splendid hommage to Rifleman Dodd. I still havent found a copy of The Winter King, but will keep trying in both new and second hand bookstores. I have both others in the series but want to read the first volume first. One of your email correspondents asked about other books about Arthur. Of course, there is The Once and Future King by T H White. One series I particularly enjoyed was by Mary Stewart. It started with The Crystal Cave and is told from the point of view of Merlin, beginning with the development of his power. The fourth volume, after Merlin lost his power to Nimue, I found much less enjoyable. Sigh. Memo, dont kill off your hero. Many thanks again, Elizabeth Smith

Hello there Bernard, no doubt at this time of year Derfel would be freezing his little stump off having been denied just one log or, in his heydey, would be cosying up to Ceinwyn; Harper would be finding Sharpe some Roasties whilst he was finding trouble; Thomas would be embroiled in some new adventure (please?), likewise Nate and Rider (I don't know of many other authors who have at least three great protagonists that the fans are screaming for to be perpetuated!) and last but certainly not least, we know that there will be many a Yule before Uhtred warms his bunions beside a roaring Bebbanburg fire. However they may have spent theirs', here wishing you a merry one from gold 'oul Norn Iron (we're not Brazil) Allyn Mills

Having completed the Master and Commander series, I was looking for another historical fiction series...God Bless Librarians! She suggested "Sharpe's Triumph" which I just completed, yesterday, and began "Sharpe's Tiger" this morning. WONDERFUL reads, both. The period dialogue...characters and battle scenes-BRILLIANT! Ed Fedory

I have just listened to Fallen Angels on a talking book, and would like to complain. I use these talking books to get to sleep - and could I do that whilst reading this masterpiece? Could I heck. I ended up lying awake for hours while I played tape after tape. Seriously, though - this was one of the most enjoyable, thrilling books I have read in a long time. Many thanks - can we have some more like it please?
Christine Sheen

Just finished Sharpe's Fury and as one of many who has read most of this series if not all, have to say that this was the best yet. Absolutely masterful writing, especially describing the Scots, Irish, English and Welshmen who while the scum of the earth are the best at killing. Your research and accurate depiction of the British redcoat of the late 1700 and early 1800s has opened up a whole world to me. Thanks, Bernard, and keep bringing Sharpe and his Irish sidekick back to fight again. Phil

Me and my father are huge fans of your books and I would like to take a moment to thank you for producing such wonderful works of fiction.
Michael Timoney

Thank you for being so pleasant and taking our questions and comments! I am a new reader of your stories and find them absolutely brillant!(And I haven't read any Sharpe's yet!) I must tell you that your Arthur stories are the first I have actually bought into. They are so realistic. I've read several other interpretations by many different authors, but I always compare them to yours. Maybe this is just because I read yours first. Anyway, thank you for writing and I can't wait for "Lords of the North!"
Autumn Stone

I just finished the Arthur Books and I am very sad this tale must end. I have read everything youve written except for the Saxon Stories and Sharpes Fury (next on the list). I have had the freedom to consume your work at will and have gorged myself on all of it. I too think the best so far are the Arthur Books. I say that after each series; Sharpe was the best, the Grail Quest was the best, then the Starbuck Chronicles, then the Arthur Books and next in line will probably be the Saxon Stories. The net of it all is that EVERYTHING you write, I read and it has all been great entertainment and motivated me to learn more from a historical perspective. I dont know if I can take it when I catch up to you, but I wanted to thank you for enriching my life. Now, get back to work! Mike Tally