I have read most everything that you have written, and it has been very enjoyable. Keep up the good work. Yours, Joseph O'Carroll Chicago Il
Dear Mr Cornwell, I just finished 'The Last Kingdom'. Wonderful! I enjoyed it very much. Uthred reminds me (just a bit) of Helios from Richard Powell's 'Whom the Gods Would Destroy'. I mean this as a high compliment, as Mr Powell's book is one of my all time favorites. The Ragnar/Uthred-Helios/Odessyess mentor relationships are a universal theme and make a great story. Thanks. William Knodell
As a Richard Sharpe addict since the first publication of "Sharpe's Eagle" in paperback (somehow I missed the hardback), who has read through the entire series three times, I was intrigued today to see some of the details of the forthcoming two-part production on ITV, "Sharpe's Challenge". So I did some research on the web to find further information about it, such as when what I thought would be the book on which the film is based was due to be published. I couldn't find anything other than the occasional passing reference to "Bernard Cornwell", but allbecame clear (I think!) when I read a plot synopsis: After some plot lines to establish the wherefores, Sharpe and Harper, disguised as deserters, will be inside a maharajah's fort and will blow up the walls... Wait a minute!! Isn't this large chunks of plot from "Sharpe's Tiger"? Will Sharpe experience déjà vu? Will Harper, like Hogan before him, baulk at calling Sharpe "Dick"? When did Harper's Isabella change her name to Ramona? I know that you've explained the "loose connections" between the novels and the films in previous replies to posts, but this time it really goes too far. Needless to say, I'll still be watching next week! Many thanks for several great series of books; please, PLEASE, resume the Starbuck chronicles soon! Douglas Hall
Dear Mr. Cornwell, I have read many of your works and enjoyed them all but it is the Starbuck Chronicals that I enjoyed the most. Please consider taking up that story again. Whether it be in the Eastern or Western theater we've been waiting a long time. Thanks, Dennis Kelly
Dear Mr.Cornwell, I plan to spend the summer reading Sharpe after spending the winter with Hornblower. Sailors first, then soldiers said the wench. Regardless, thanks for the entertaining and informative website. And the wonderful characters. Sincerely, Bib Arthur, Chicago, IL
I have enjoyed your Sharpe books, your Arthur books, the Grail Quest series and Saxon Stories. They have provided much entertainment, have stimulated interest and I always look forward to your next book and lament when a series comes to a close. Thank you. You're one of my favorite authors. Larry Lambert (Newport Beach, California, US)
just finished the saxon stories and really only looked on the net to see if another story was in the pipe lines. I was very relieved to see the story continues. I have read the grail quest books also and thoroughly enjoyed them. Thankyou for the many hours of pleasure your books bestow. Karen Pisani
I have enjoyed reading several of your series. I started with Sharpe and recalled the TV versions. I have read 2 of the sailing titles, Patagonia was very interesting almost a virgin land. I read the grail books as quickly as I could. I just finished the 1st Uthred title and look forward to the others. I teach middle school social studies so many of your books find their way into my lectures. Hopefully I can stimulate my students with history and reading. Last summer I undertook reading the Hornblower books in historical order and enjoyed reading the Sharpe book of the same period but offering the army point of view. I have also read all the WEB Griffin books, in order. I was a history major, served in the army in Europe and Korea, grew-up at the Chesapeake Bay so like sailing. Howard Coe
Mr. Cornwell, I just wanted to write a quick note to tell you how much I love your books. My father is a huge fan of yours and has most if not all of your books. He started me out reading the Starbuck Chronicles. I borrow 5 or so at a time and read them in a few weeks and have yet to find a book that I didn't love(I'm not a cheapskate, but I am a young guy with 2 kids and not a lot of money so I let my dad buy them for me!). You're my favorite author and I hope you continue to write for years to come. My favorite series so far is the Saxon Series. Thanks Nick Spaulding, Edinboro, PA
Sharpe's Sword. Sir, The social humor you injected into Sharpe's Sword was side-splitting. I had to pull my car over I was laughing so hard when Richard Sharpe was speaking to Lord Spears with Lord Spears trying to pin Sharpe down on where he had been. A one legged cobblers daughter! You must have been laughing as you wrote it. I am still laughing. I love your books and this was a very rich addition indead. Please keep up the great work. Respectfully, Tom Topping
Glad you enjoyed it!