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Mr Cornwell im just glad that you found your gift and it was one you could share with the word. I loved your Arthur books, I just this minute finished Excalibur, great read, thanks.

Scott Husband

In reference to the question "Why do men love war" in the "Your questions" section, a clear, lucid, academically grounded answer can be found in John Keegan's "A History of Warfare." Happy Holidays!
James

I wanted to start off by saying thanks for the books; I have always found them entertaining. Especially your warlord chronicles, which I believe is your best work. I was wondering whether there was any talk of them being made into movies. You have written them in a cinematographic way and I would think they would translate well to the screen. And if so, I believe Ridley Scott would be well suited to direct. He has done similar work in the past, often has strong women in his work similar to you and has to my understanding wanted to do a Tristan and Isolde story of his own. Thanks for the books, Gareth.

Hi Mr Cornwell, I'm a massive Sharpe fan and especially like the period where Sharpe is in Portugal, circ Sharpe's Enemy. I think the thing i love about this period was obviously the fact that we were defending Portugal from their French invaded neighbours and you described the locations vividly with the mountain-esque landscapes, the hot weather and the fact that most parts where they were/marching to, were almost deserted. The fact that Sharpe was a Captain around this period was facinating aswell. I know you have said you will only do 4-5 more Sharpe books... Please let one of them be set in that period of Portugal again/Sharpe's Enemy. By the way I have every single 1st Edition Hardback of Sharpe all signed by the magical hand of your goodself. Thanks for the great storytelling and thanks for Richard Sharpe. Stuart Denton

Dear Bernard Cornwell, I just wanted to send you a word of thanks for some of the best storytelling I have ever read. Period. I am a writer/director living in Los Angeles and just wanted you to know that your retelling of the Arthur legends blew me away. For that matter, so have your viking and archer sagas. As a fellow writer, I am envious of your talent and excited to read what you come up with next. Keep up the great work! All the best, Jeff Brookshire Silver Storm Productions

Dear Mr Cornwell, You may recall that several years ago I sent you a transcript of an old newspaper story about a British naval hero who had sunk several American ships on a raid into enemy territory? Well, I remain a Bernard Cornwell addict and thought I would tell you how much I have enjoyed reading the first three "Saxon Stories", not the least because my wife descends from a Saxon family who were with Alfred when he was hiding out in the Somerset marshes at Athelney. Later her ancestors we part of the Saxon settlement in the Winkleigh area of Devon, at Lug's Farm or settlement, we believe. In 1238 Nicholas Lug was 'a juror' in the Winkleigh Hundred. The family name evolved into Luxton, and in Devon there is still a village of Luxton Barton. Needless to say I am eagerly awaiting the next "Uhtred" novel. You do seem to come up with some splendid heroes. Warmest Regards, Ian. ps I haven't read the latest "Sharpe" yet but it is next in line after I have finshed reading Manda Scott's "Boudica" quartet. Ian M. Green

Hi Bernard, I have just finished the Arthurian trilogy and i can't put words what a fantastic series. I'm trying to write a novel myself and compared to this brilliance i might as well set fire to it and forget my dreams. I just wanted to copy in an interesting piece i found on the website www.imdb.com under the film King Arthur. Please find below the list of actors - characters of your series that someone would like to see: Peter Jackson; Director (Lord of the Rings) Ewan McGregor; Derfel (Former captain in Arthur's army who tells the story) Sean Bean; Arthur (Sharpe, Boromir, Odysseus etc. Sean just has that ability to do anything) William Hurt; Bishop Sansum (William is perfect for a slippery slimeball kind of guy (A History of Violence)) Kiera Knightly; Nimue (The young woman who is filled with sorcery) Brendan Gleeson; King Gundleus (A villainous killer) OR Culhwch (sidekick of Derfel (Braveheart)) Christopher Lee; Merlin (The unpredictable wizard on no one's side) Christian Bale; Galahad (Younger brother of Lancelot) Marton Csokas; Lancelot (Bit of a faker) Bryan Cox; King Gorfydded (Another villain) Personally i think this is an awful wishlist! Regards, Dave Cook

Hi again, Mr. Cornwell. In a November 27th posting, Anthony Barry asked about novels on 1066 and the Norman Conquest. He should read "Harold the King" by Helen Hollick. It is a wonderful novel on the life of Harold Godwinson. Also, he can check used book services such as alibris.com and abebooks.com for Poul Anderson's trilogy "The Last Viking" on the life of King Harald Hardrada of Norway. They are "The Last Viking, The Golden Horn", "The Last Viking, The Road of the Sea Horse", and "The Last Viking, Sign of the Raven." The description of the battle of Stamford Bridge in "Sign of the Raven" is one of the most gripping I have ever read outside of your stuff. Alan Kempner

Mr.Cornewll, I am writing to thank you for all the pleasure I have rerived from reading your books. I thought I had read all of them. but "mirebile dictu", I have not. I find there are several new Sharpe novels that you have plced in the interstces of the originals and the "early years in India. And now I discover the Saxon Tales. I am one of those who checks frequently for the next Starbuck book, but you have left yourself quite a task. There are four books already and you are only to the summer of '62. You will understand when I fervently wish you the Vulcan "blessing", "May you live long and prosper." Am I alone in wishig to have you follow up on Redcoat and the Grail Quest books? I close by telling you I have not only bought all your books that I have read (and just ordered the most recently written Sharpe books), But I have sent copies of most of your books to my two sons and a brother. As you have, very reasonably, been compared to Patrick O'Brien, I reckon you won't be surprised to know I am a fan of his as well. And I particularly enjoyed your having Sharpe meet Lord Cochrane. Thank you sir, V/R: Jack Shale

Hello Mr. Cornwell! My name is Bruno, I´m from Brazil and I´ve just gotten acquainted with your work, and I must say it blew my mind. About a month ago, I finally went to a bookstore and got a copy of The Winter King (Your books had already caught my eye before, but I couldn´t decide which series to read first - I eventually just chose Warlord Chronicles randomly, and decided to leave Sharpe for last as it is the longest), and I don´t think I´ve ever been so enthralled by a book series before. As I said, it´s been less than a month since I started The Winter King, and I´m already about 25% into Excalibur. I am just writing this to let you know that you also have fans in Brazil, and that I count myself as one of the most fervorous from the moment I read the first line of The Winter King. Sparing you any more annoyance, I´ll just close this by saying that you are in my opinion one of the best writers of our time, and definitely the best historic/epic writer I´ve ever read. And also, as a future History major,I must say your work is truly inspiring. Your fan, Bruno