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I just finished Lord of the North and felt compelled to express how much I enjoy your writing. The Saxon Stories and Arthur series are my favorite books and you have become my Favorite Author by far. Thank you and keep up the good writing.
Anthony Whitley

Mr. Cornwell- Until recently, I considered myself relatively well read. Then, a friend pointed out that I had neglected your works. He persuaded me to read one of your books, and I chose The Archer's Tale (which, I agree, should have been titled Harlequin here in the US). To put it succinctly, I was floored. The moment I finished, I began my hunt to purchase Vagabond and Heretic, and fully expect to follow those with Stonehenge, and most likely the Sharpe series as well. A writer of your caliber must recieve plenty of messages to this effect, but I felt that I needed to say my piece. You are, in my humble opinion, a master of your craft, and your books have earned a permanent place on the top shelf of my collection. PLease keep up the good work, and if it means anything, take pride in the fact that you are gaining new fans every day. David Knapp

Mr. Cornwell, A thank you for writing the Arthur novels! The retelling is simply refreshing to the romanticized and Christianized versions to which we're all exposed, in legend, media, and literature. Lancelot a "bad guy?" -- people too proud often are. Arthur "human?" -- if only all of our leaders had their ambition tempered by humility and even shame. And historical accuracy (at least for the time period)? -- finally! These books have tied The Lord of the Rings triology on my all-time favorites list. I look forward to reading your other books. Lisa Kort-Butler

I should not begin by saying that I have never written an author before, even if it is true as day break, the reason for this is that my favorite writers growing up were deceased. An example would be Edgar Rice Burroughs. The magic of those pot boilers would transport my mind to another place and another time. Now there is so little time to read, raising a family of my own, that investing time in a book is not like picking up a magazine at a doctor's office and thumbing through waiting to visit another waiting room with older magazines. So when I began reading "An Archers Tale", sorry I know you prefer the oringinal title but I can't spell Harlequin, I began picking up more of your books. When a sculpter hammers away, or painter dabs bits of colour on canvas there is often that nagging feeling, "is it any good?" There are plenty of people banging away and pumping out two dimensional tripe. Breathing life back into the past and resurrecting characters from forgotten ages takes real talent. By cobbling mere words together an author must create a picture and fill that image with life. You have done this chore in spades with a talent and craftmaship that is a marvel. Two books that I enjoyed very much revolved around some celtic Saints Patrick- Stephen Lawhead Columba- Nigel Tranter Unfortunately Nigel has passed away and his books are difficult to find in the US. I suppose I should drop Mr. Lawhead a note. In any event I thought if you plied your talents to bringing alive one of Britains forgotten Saints it would make a great read. Another forgotten people are the picts, which would make for a swell series. It would not disappoint your legion of fans and you know I would buy a copy. I digress... Thank you for the pleasure your books provide I am enjoying them to and from work in audio format which is a real treat. I wish you all the best and good health so you can fill more shelves with your special creations. I am especially looking forward to the next installment of the Saxon Stories, following "The Pale Horseman". Cheers, JKF

I've seen all the Sharpe eps on BBC America and decided to read your books. Lo and behold on the jacket cover I find you are the same age as I and got inspired by Hornblower. I have all the books in that Hornblower Saga after starting reading them before my tenth birthday. I read Sharpe's Eagle with a book called "The Spanish Ulcer" by David Gates. This book gives a rather good look at `Old Nosey' in Spain I think. Thank You for the books...R C Johnston

Dear Mr Cornwell. I have just finished "Lords of the North" and am chagrined (yet pleased) there are to be more. Are there any indications as to how long we'll have to wait to hear more about Uhtread,Ragnar,Steapa, etc..? I've bought all the Sharpe series, the Warlord series (please, these need to be filmed) and I am now very much enamoured with the Saxon stories. (please, these need to be filmed as well) Your servant, Mark Amirault, Digby, Nova Scotia

I just wanted to send you a message thanking you for all the amazing stories you've written! I've read every book (most, like the sharpe series, twice). Lately I've taken to ordering the books that debut first in England from English or Irish companies and having them mailed to me at the University of Maryland, I can't read them soon enough! I can't believe it, but everytime I read a part in the Sharpe series where Sharpe and Wellington are talking or even in the same room I get chills. Thank you again for all the enjoyment I've gained from reading your books. -Nicholas Kellinger

Dear Sir, I have just finished reading the third of the "Saxon Stories" (I bought all three in one go, I like the Saxon era) I would just like to say "its been a long time since I got wrapped up in a good yarn". I look forward to reading the fourth, when ever that will be. Excellent, just excellent. Thank you very much..
Nicholas C. Trevor

Mr. Cornwell, I just started reading you this year (my first read was The Last Kingdom). I thoroughly enjoyed the novel, and am now hooked. As a feelance journalist, I was not surprised to learn that journalism was your earlier occupation; your writing style is most readable. Anyway, I'm happy to have the opportunity to communicate directly with you, and to tell you directly how much I enjoy your work. Glenn Lewin; Freeport, Illinois