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Mr. Cromwel I am a big fan of your books. I have read two of the author series, seven from the sharpe series and all of the Starbuck series. I just want to say that I list you as on of my favorite authors, next to Louis Lamour, Micheal Chrighton, Robert Jordan and Clive Cussler, I am hopeing that you will finish the Starbuck Chronicles as this is by far my favorite of your books.I have been looking forward to the next installment. I know that you have been busy with your other books, But the suspense is killing me as I am sure that many of your readers would like to know what happens to Nathaniel Starbuck. Respectfully Andrew Clarke

10 years! 10 years I have been waiting for the next Starbuck - please tell me you are going to end my misery soon!
Chris Walton

Hi Bernard, Ive just read all the Forewards in your previous Sharpe books the ones with the wonderful paintings: I thought the note for Sharpe's Enemy very touching. I wanted to say that i have read Sharpe's Fury and its a terrific read complete with a thrilling description of Barrosa and Cadiz (i honestly thought i could imagine seeing it without actually never being there. No wonder my other half thinks im odd.) Anyway, I am currently researching for my own novel that takes place with the British landing at Aboukir Bay in Egypt 1801 and my fictional character is in the 28th Regiment of Foot - known and loved as the Slashers (fantastic name!) In Sharpe's Fury you mention them also as the "Silver-Tails". This nickname actually belongs to the 61st Regiment who were known as the "Silver Tailed Dandies" and the "Flowers of Toulouse". The 28th being the North Gloucestershire Regiment and the 61st being the South Gloucestershire Regiment. But of course that's me being tedious and I look forward to the next Sharpe (hopefully the much rumoured events after Waterloo - fall of Paris.) Regards, Dave

Hi Bernard. I'm Enda Cullen, a lyricist writing from Ireland. I'm a huge fan of Sharpe (and the Starbuck Chronicles). I remembered in one of the Sharpe books / movies Harper when drinking with another Irish Sergeant used the phrase "Bas in Eireann". I've developed it into a lyric that one of my co-writers is developing. If you are interested to hear how it turns out please let me know. In any event, thanks for your storytelling. Enda Traditional Ballad) © 2006 Enda Cullen & Ian Smith (Edit 3) Bas in Eireann / Thy Will Be Done Intro (Same as Chorus /Acapella) Bas in Eireann / A Soldiers Prayer Let my last breath be / in Ireland fair I pray one day / my bones be buried there And when / my earthly time has run Thy will be done Verse 1 Rivers, Mountaintops, Ravines For Wellington / Ive crossed them all To fight the French at Talavera Badahoz and Sabugal In Sun so cruel it burns my eyes With heavy pack / upon my back Ive Portugal and Spain to save >From Nosey-Bonapartes attack Verse 2 Stephen Hayden is my name A Rifleman / in tunic-green Worn and torn and tattered now >From many bloody battles seen Fifteen miles a day we march Oer rugged trails / that rip our feet One man in three has boots to wear The rest bleed oer the stones beneath Lead-In (1) Cannon like the thunder rolls Young men and boys cut down like trees As Eireanns sons on either side Begin our fight on bended knees Chorus 1 Sayin Bas in Eireann / A Soldiers Prayer Let my last breath be / in Ireland fair I pray one day / my bones be buried there And when, my earthly time has run Thy will be done Verse 3 Our Officer / his sabre drawn In pools of his own blood he lies He never heard the ball that stung The Lord made this his day to die Now Frenchies line the walls above Their silver bayonets catch the sun Veterans of the Grande Armee Their Eagles tell of honours won Lead-In (2) Variation Cannon like the thunder rolls Young men and boys cut down like trees Before our Forlorn Hopes demise We Irish fighters bend our knees Chorus 2 (Revolving) Sayin Bas in Eireann / A Soldiers Prayer Let my last breath be / in Ireland fair I pray one day / my bones be buried there But if now, my earthly time has run Thy will be done Tag If now, my earthly time has run Thy will be done

Like others I have read all your books. However, I started with the Sea Thrillers...read all those and wandered into the Sharpe novels from there. I am a displaced Massachusetts native now living in the Midwest. I am jealous of anyone who can live on the Cape! It's a shame you have a UK tour right now, it's probably a beautiful time to be on Buzzard's Bay. Thanks for many hours of reading pleasure.
T J Callahan

Like so many others, I came to read all your books as a result of the TV series. I am a member of a Book Club and this Thursday will present a program on the Sharpe series, hoping to "addict" new readers. I have donated DVD's of all the Sharpe films to our library and am awaiting the arrival of Sharpe's Challenge. Several years ago, I did a program on The Arthur legend and only wish I had read the war Lord trilogy. At the point in time, my favorite version of the story was "The Mists of Avalon". When my husband and I visited Stonehenge, we spent hours there and found your book intriguing. Congratulations on the OBE and look forward to the latest in the Alfred series. I must also congratulate you "Redcoat". Bonnie Spann

Dear Mr Cornwell, Thanks a lot for the Saxon Stories, I enjoyed them so much; I rather devoured instead of read them. My only complaint: They're too short. I'm looking forward to read where fate will lead Uhtred next.. By the way, I had to laugh quite a lot about your depictions of sanctimoniuos priests, as I met several similar people in my own life. I asked myself where you met them in yours. Best regards, Michael

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I just wanted you to know that I enjoy the Sharpe's series immensely. As a military history major at West Point I was first introduced to Richard Sharpe in 1993. "Waterloo" was and is required reading for cadets. I wanted to make sure you knew that too. I generally don't re-read books, but "Waterloo" became a nearly annual event. Originally I did not know an entire series exsisted, but the TV series found it's way into my home over the years and this past summer's rebroadcasts on BBC America made my TiVO worth the price! Thank you for rich work and I look forward to reading EACH book as soon as I can. God Bless. C. Matt Coppess Executive Director Tri-County Youth For Christ, Saginaw, Michigan USA

Hi Bernard, I just wanted to say that you are my favouirte author, I love all of your books especially the Sharpe books (I was a member of the Sharpe Appreciation Society for a few years). Can I just say that your Saxon stories are fantastic and when I pick one up I find it very difficult to put it down again. Thank you for inventing such wonderful characters for me to read about there exploits and for bringing so much enjoyment into my reading. Kindest regards, Aaron

I for one am waiting to see what you'll be working on next. You would make this fan very happy if Nate Starbuck was to go looking for Billy Blythe. Keep up the fantastic work. Joe Holtgrewe, Fenton Mo.

Just for future information (in case you include cottonmouth (moccasins) in a future book; the Cottonmouth and the Moccasin (or as sometimes called - Water Moccasin) are one and the same. Not two different species of snake. regards, Bill Wetzel (born in, and former resident of Louisiana and frequent fisherman and hunter around Louisiana's Bayous).