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Mr. Cornwell, sir ... This summer I read the Starbuck Chronicles and am pleased to see you are now considering continuing that series since I found myself wanting to know more about Starbuck at the end of the quartet. I find I've become a voracious Cornwell reader and am about to lose my Sharpe virginity. The Napoleonic era doesn't fascinate me as much (Though that may change once I begin reading the series, who knows?). I started the Starbuck Chronicles because I was hungry for a Cornwell read and knew I had a long wait before the next in the Uhtred series was available. Just wanted to check in and let you know your words and stories continue to seduce me. Kathy


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Dear Mr. Cornwell, I don`t really a question for you, but I would like to say that your books are the best I have ever read. Daniel Adarme de Castro


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I just read The Winter King and thought it was fabulous. I'm a voracious reader and particularly fond of Arthurian legend and have no idea why I've just now discovered you. I'm thrilled to have all of your books ahead of me as well as looking forward to years of reading them again. Thank you. Denise Nielsen


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Dear Mr. Bernard, You have created a monster. I have just recently been introduced to your books by my father and cannot put them down. Tonight I have just finished reading The Last Kingdom and find myself in a bit of a bind. I have no way to get one of your books until late tommorow. I litterally feel like an addict that just took his last dose. What am I going to do. No before bed reading, no morning bath reading (which I never used to take before your books). I almost want to blow off work so that I can get to the store. OK, its only one day. I guess I'll be able to handle it. I figured I would come on this sight that was the last thing on your book that kept looking me in the eye while in disbelief that there was no more to read.This sight has provided some relief. Basically I just wanted to write that I love your work. Keep on writing.....Jay


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I just wanted to say thank you, so here it goes, thanks! I fell in love with the Patrick O'Brian books and with both Aubrey and Maturin, and was extremely sad when he passed away. We were lucky he had started 21. I was extremely lucky to get a hold of one of the Sharpe books and fall in love with the period all over again. Sharpe's adventures are beyond exciting. Good health to you! Cristina Atencio


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Bernard, As they say back in Blighty, your latest Sharpe's book was "A bloody marvellous story!" Your books get better each time and I still have not read all of your novels. Keep up the outstanding writing, looking forward to the next televised Sharpe's Series on BBC America. Cheers from Steve Taylor in Bellevue, Nebraska!


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Mr. Cornwell, This is just a quick post about some criticism you've recieved about using "in a heartbeat." I've seen at least two readers suggest this, but I've never really noticed any overuse in my reading and rereading of your novels. In all honesty, I think you are one of the last authors who has to worry about stylistic problems- your narrative style is just right to me.
Jonathan Steplyk

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Dear Mr. Cornwell, I am a Sharpe addict and have thoroughly enjoyed all the dvds and books. Thanks so much. I especially like Harper. I, however, am somewhat sad about the way you portray Catholicism, but this has not dimished my enjoyment or love for this series. Please keep going. You have a rare talent. Fr. Brian Mullady


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I confess I had not heard of your books, until about a week ago, when I was browsing at the local library. I picked up the Winter King because of its interesting cover and I have always been interested in the myth/legend of Arthur. When I startd reading it I could not put it down. I finished that and I was at the library the next day to check out the next two books in the series. I finished both of them, and I must admit you had me enthralled for about 3 days. Then I went back to the library to see if they had any more of your books and signed out The Last Kingdom. Another great read. I am definitely a fan and am dying to read the remainder of the series and anything else that you have written on England. Thank you very much for the enjoyment that you have given me.
Andrew Hawkes


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Hello. I just wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed your Sharpe novels. All of them. Yes, I really read them all and it took me quite some time (and money!). I probably enjoyed Sharpe's Escape the most, it was a blast to read (especially the bit about the apology), but I think Sharpe's Rifles was the best one. Depressing, but good. I particularly liked the interactions with Wellington, but then Hugh Fraser protrayed him so sympathetically compared to how it seems he was in real life. Of course, the same could be said of Sean Bean, who I think didn't come across as quite so criminal as the Sharpe in the books, especially the later ones. Anyway, thanks for writing a great set of books. I had as much fun reading these as I did the Hornblower series. Mandy