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Hi Bernard Being addicted to your website I noticed a query from one of your readers ( posted 25 April) asking about novels set during the English Civil War. Cynthia Harrod Eagles has a terrific series called Dynasty which I would recommend to anyone. The Civil War and the restoration are covered in 2 or 3 of the earlier books in the series. I'm not a huge fan of American history and haven't read your Starbuck books so I'm not adding my voice to those pleading for your return to the series! I love Sharpe - have read them all and am collecting them gradually, along with several related non-fiction books and some of the "peninsular" diarist like Harry Smith and John Kincaid. I hope you can squeeze several more adventures out of Sharpe before you finally pension him off! BTW I hope you enjoyed your holiday in New Zealand. I live there myself and think its a great place to be. Kind regards Fiona

Dear Bernard, I'm your newest fan. I have just recently found your novels. I'm not a avid reader during most of the year, but do enjoy to read during the boring Iowa winters. I usually stick with the same authors, Clancey, W.E.B. Griffin, Stephen King. You are a breath of fresh air. I started with the Saxon Stories, and have continued with the Arthur books. I plan to read every series you have. My local librarian and I are on a first name basis because of your novels, thats a good thing. Thank you, and I cannot wait for your next Saxon book.
Jack Sinclair

Good day to you Mr Cornwell, I own all your books (you should see the shelf's there on, I think I had better reinforce them, lol). I couldn't believe my eye's reading an earlier Q&A saying that the next Sharpe book (Sharpe's Fury) is coming out later this year. I see it's based between Sharpe's Gold and Sharpe's Escape. Which is a good thing as I am re-reading all of your books again (in order) and have just got to Sharpe's Prey. Please, Please, Please, never stop writing Sharpe books, It would be a much duller world without him. Your's sincerely, Darryl Haines.

Hi, Long term fan read most of your books. Love the new Saxon stories BTW. I hope they paid you well for Sharpe's challenge because it was so badly done it could kill the future of Sharpe. Not your fault I know but ITV are getting the same treatment. Sharpe is just too good to lose. Cheers, Dave.

Hi Bernard, To respond to Edward Alberts comment on use of the 'F' word by British soldiers (FAQ's posting dat 24th April). As an ex-squaddie of some 16 years service I can assure him that soldiers use the word almost as punctuation! But then one thing binds us to our predecessors and that is that the job of soldiering is a non-politically correct, full contact pursuit. It takes a certain blunt perspective. Ultimately it was to me, and I suspect most soldiers, just that. A job. I thank you for casting your characters from the same flawed and irreverent mould. Sharpes terse comments, style and confounding of authority have stood the test of time and are still alive and kicking in the military establishment. Uhtred's quick thinking on his feet and mischief (the trial and it's reasons for example) are instantly recognisable. The host of colourful support characters completes the picture. Speaking of which. Please, please, please bring Pyrlig back at some time in the future.
Stephen Navesey

thou art a scallywag!!!Enjoy your work tremendously.Sharpe is great.But I must say no one can write with the conviction that you do,about the sea,and seafaring without doing it themselves.STORMCHILD was riveting!!! C'MON YE ?!@#$%$ PIRATE!!!GIVE US MORE!!!Devoted reader BILL

I have had the opportunity to travel to the UK and France several times on business, and one of the places I have visited often is York. When I read the opening battle scene of The Last Kingdom I was absolutely hooked. I have since read Stonehenge and the first two Grail Quest books, and am almost through with the third. I am a voracious reader, and now I am a huge fan of yours. I'll probably try either the remaining Saxon Stories or the Arthur Books next, as I am fascinated by that period. Thanks for the incredibly entertaining and, I can only assume, accurate depictions of what life must have been like during those times. Bill Clemmons

Dear Bernard, I've enjoyed the Arthur Books and in particular the Saxon stories. I enjoy a well written, well researched story and I place yours in that category. Thank you so much for hours of reading pleasure. Susan Frazier

Hi Bernard, just wanted to say thankyou for all your books. I didn't read a single book untill I was 19 and mum gave me Sharpe's Prey and Devil when I went traveling. I am now 22 and I have been traveling many more times and have had all the long bus journeys filled with all your excellent characters. I am now eagerly awaiting the next saxon story whilst making my way through the Eagle series by Simon Scarrow. thanks again, Al

Of course, your books are wonderful but the best part is that my 80 year old Dad and 13 year old son love reading and discussing them. Their favorite parts - the battles of course! Finding topics that span the generations is not always easy.
Thanks! I read them too so I can be part of the conversations. Elizabeth Donahue