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Hi, Bernard, i wrote a message some days a go, and honestly i thought you wouldnt answer it, but you did. I'm writting again to say that in my opnion you will be just like Tolkien, you will die and some years after your book will be movies, and than you will win some oscars, I'm very happy to see that you read your messages and much more happy to see that you answer a fan that is so far away .... thank you again for your wonderful books, and sorry for my english, Diego Aguiar - Campo Grande - Mato Grosso do Sul - BRASIL

I just discovered you and your booksa few months ago. Since then, I have been reading, uninterrupted and in order, the advetures of Richard Sharpe and am right now watching as the French move towards the crossroads at Quatre Bras and on to Waterloo. I've learned a lot, and wanted to thank you for creating such an enjoyable series of novels with such rich characters. I will definitely read more related non-fiction when I complete the series, and I look forward to reading your other books as well. Thanks again. Darrell Dobresk

I just finished reading "Sharpe's Fury and enjoyed it very much. I have read several other books of yours and enjoyed them also. It is a wonder that the British did as well as they did with their armies if they had so many officers that were not very good. Of course, one can win if the enemy is even stupider. That may be the way the U.S. has been able to win in the past. Not too good at winning lately, though. Korea, Vietnam, and maybe be now Iraq and even Afghanistan. But we may lose in the voting booth what we do not lose on the ground-again. Donald W. Bales

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

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

A story on the retreat to Corruna would be nice Bernard or in the case of Sharpe, Vigo.
Martin Mayers

Dear Sir I wish to thank you very much for giving me the ability to read fluently. What am I on about you may ask? Well, at 48 years old I was diagnosed as being dyslexic, and I had not read any books for most of my life. I enjoyed the TV series 'Sharpe' immensely and one Christmas my wife bought me the eight book series. I laughed, asking 'what good are they to me?' Well, I started to read albeit very slowly. I found that I could picture the characters in relation to the TV series, and with your writing being so visual, I began to understand what I was reading. From here I went on to college, and some years on, I went on to university where, at the age of 54, I was able to achieve a degree in English literature, and for that I will be forever grateful to you, and Sharpe. Thank you. I hope one day that I could meet you when you do a book signing. I look forward to that day. My best wishes Bob Reynolds.

A legitimate reason for reading one of your books! I'm English and moved to Denmark to get married and live two and a half years ago. I bought 'The Last Kingdom' because it was about the Danes. I've always been interested in the Vikings, sorry; 'Danes', and (having also lived in Yorkshire (near York) for 28 years) wanted to learn something of their history and their entanglement with English history as well. Books here are outrageously expensive, whilst TLK costs 6.99 in the UK, I think it was 140dkr or more here, around £14.00+. Still *gush* worth every penny. Thanks very much for a great book, and I'll keep an eye on 'Bog og Ide', for the next in the series. Steve

Mr. Cornwell, I had the pleasure of attending the Surrey International Writers' Conference this past weekend (where you kindly autographed a book for my husband), and I wanted to reiterate how much I enjoyed your sessions and your keynote address. I am tempted to get a T-shirt made that simply reads, "Member of the 18th Category". What a great conversation-starter that would be. The conference came at a great time for me since I recently signed a contract for my first YA novel, something I'm certain helped my agent pitch. Pitches and blue pencil sessions aside, the amazing amount of information you (and all the presenters) shared so freely made it a fantastic and worthwhile event. Thanks again. Sincerely, Karen Bass

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!