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Being a history buff your books are fantastic I've gone on and studied the books you've used as source material,and many others,I wanted to read more about the Anglo and Saxons so spent hours and hours researching,then you came out with the saxon series which for me have been incredible,MY surname Brereton supposedly came from a knight who fought for William the bastard at Hastings he was Ralph de Breton a Breton knight promised land for his services ,MY deceased father told me as a child that every eldest son in our family has to have William in his name as a mark of respect my father was Leonard Willam his father and father before where both Williams and my eldest brother Ralph William, I've read some good books on 1066 by Tim Severin and Julian Rathbone,however you remain my favourite auther,sorry about spelling and grammar I'm a dyxlesic,reading has been my education,so thank you, Vince.

Hello, I know that this won´t be the first nor the last mail that says this but I really like the Arthur Books. I´m from the Czech Republic and if I´m not mistaken, the Warlord Chronicles was the first work of BC published in Czech, the stories about Sharpe have been published here only recently. I read other books about king Arthur including Thomas Malory´s (well, not every description of battles) but since I have read the Warlord Chronicles my view on this subject changed. These stories are not a fantasy books, for me they are true, it is something I can believe. When I first read it I imagined Derfel as Sean Bean before I knew that he played this character in the movies (I admit that it was when Lord of the Rings came in cinemas). These books change the fantasy and myths into reality just as Colleen McCullough in her stories changed ancient Romans in living and feeling characters. I´m not good at writing fan letters but I just wanted to express my feelings. Thank you and please forgive me the mistakes I made. Jarmila

Dear Mr Cornwell, I discovered Sharpe in a charity shop, and having watched him on TV was eager to read your books. I have to say, your books are so thrilling, I am now completely hooked. I have just finished your latest one, Sharpe's Fury and was puzzled because it comes in the middle of his career, but I didn't let that spoil it for me. I have been collecting all the others you have written about Sharpe but can't find any mention of Sharpe's mission. It is on TV Gold at the moment, and if a book is there I would prefer to read the story before I watch the film. What really made your books so exciting for me is many of the historical facts. It is just like having a wonderful history lesson as well as a literary one. I have collected some of your other novels and plan to read them when I have finished Sharpe. Thank you so much for the wonderful entertainment you have given me. Because of arthritis I have had to give up so many of my activities, and now swimming is the only thing I can do without pain, I have loved reading since I was a child, my first real book being Rudyard Kiplin's Jungle book.Now I have discovered you and you continue to exercise my brain in the most exciting way. Many thanks and good wishes Patricia Tos (Mrs)

just wanted you to know. i've been an avid fan of edward rutherfurd having read all his work. i have a new hero. just finished reading last kingdom. you have me hooked. great work bernard. thank you. george

I would just like to say what enjoyment your books have given me over the years. I am a blind person in my early 40's and read the books on audio format which is brilliant, once started you can not leave them alone. I am very much enjoying the Saxon books very exciting and I feel Richard Sharpe is a personal friend we've all been through so much together. I heard you a few days ago on radio 5 live I hope you are better after the cancer and I look forward to the new Sharpe book. THANKS YOU AGAIN. Steve Reed

Hello Mr Cornwell. Allow me to begin by saying how much I enjoy your books, particularly the Sharpe series. I teach history at the Royal Military College of Canada and also conduct War of 1812 battlefield tours; I make use of excerpts from your stories describing battles for conveying what smoothbore era warfare was like. Indeed, these passages sometimes bring a tear or two to my students eyes. My main reason for writing is to bring your attention to a new biography of Lt Col Thomas Pearson, written by Donald E. Graves. Pearson wass commissioned in 1796 and fought in the West Indies, Europe and the Peninsula. At Albuera, Pearson was a senior major in the 23rd Foot and by then end, he was the only senior officer left in his brigade and as a result, in command. Pearson was later wounded at at Aldea de Ponte and sent to Canada for a "quiet" posting, only to find himself in another war; he participated in many of the major actions in 1813 and 1814. Anyway, if I read the end of Sharpe's fury correctly, our hero finds himself back in Portugal in 1811 and happens to find his way to Albuera, Pearson - who was a soldier's soldier - might be a wonderful character to include in the story. Find more about the book from the publisher at www.rbstudiobooks.com. Thank-you again and I look forward to Sharpe's next adventure. John

Dear Mr Cornwell, Firstly let me thank you for the signing of my photograph From Thomas of Hookton,in Southampton's Waterstones, ref War bow Archers of England,I forgot to tell you that I was actually on the Battle field of Azingcourt,in a full re;enactment,and most of the archers have been Thomas at one time or another(little boys).When I ask of a possible follow on to the Quest series you said there could be (no pressure but please) If you every had the time have a look at www.englishwarbow.com and will see the tradition still carries to this day.I know it sounds cheeky (as I am )if you do look sign the guest book the lads would love it. THANKYOU again. Martin C.H.R.

This is the first time I have been on your website I am a 19 yr old from near Stratford upon Avon I would just like to say I think your books are fantastic I've read nearly every book you've written - all the Sharpes, Arthurs, Grail Quests, Saxon and Stonehenge. My mum just bought me the new Sharpes Fury which I am just about to start reading now. I have always had a great interest in military history especially the Napoleonic and medieval periods and your books help to bring it life. Richard Cawley

dear sir, I know it won't be Mr Cornwell who reads this but please tell him that his book 'the Pale Horseman' was the first book I have ever read. I' 22 years old and its started a love of books that no other book has, and god knows i've tried, thankyou. Andrew

Dear Sir, I have just finshed reading Sharpe's Fury and I have to say how pleased I was with the book. As a serving member of the Royal Irish Rangers (Territorial army) it was really nice to read about the 87th and the capture of the 8ths eagle at Barrosa. I noticed in your historical note that you couldn't decide between Masterson or Masterman - well you went with the name Masterson which was a good thing as any thing I have seen has always called him Sgt Masterson. In fact in our junior ranks club we have a gorgeous painting of the capture and it does indeed say Sgt Masterson and at any regimental dinners or events in which the battle is mentioned he is always called Masterson. However, enough of me rambling. Many thanks for another great novel, keep them coming. Much regards Rgr Simon Richardson FAUGH-A-BALLAGH