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I have just finished The Last Kingdom and I am writing to thank you for the enjoyment I got from reading it. I have read and enjoyed most of your previous novels but this one stands out as my favourite. Thank you again. Richard

Dear Mr. Cornwell: I am a 53 year old chef in Sausalito California. I am also a diabetic and have to take long walks every evening to keep my blood sugar down. During these ambles I have spent many happy hours listening to your historical fiction. I want to thank you for excellent work. It seems most books these days are written by and for women ala Oprahs' Book selections. Most head librarians are women as well and they freight their shelves with these tomes and seem to frown on anything with a martial bent. I am not a bellicose man but I find history more accessible in a story format and I can relate to the problems encountered while leading a group of men in a stressful and often unrewarding situation albeit only a busy kitchen, not a battlefield. I am listening to Sharpes' Havoc now and am impressed with how your already superlative prose has mellowed and improved. It must be a temptation to just crank these things out but Havoc is an excellently crafted work with a wonderfully complex villain. Patrick Tull is also my favorite narrator, but David Case is a close second. Thanks again for your dedication and skill. Respectfully Yours, Phil Collins

I have only been reading the SHARPE books for the last 18 months or so, I have been trying to read them in order but this is beginning to prove a bit difficult when you keep sending Sharpe & Harper on new adventures that don't follow on in the order that I've got used to. Why do you have to torment me like this? Please have mercy on the weak..........Gavin Vanns

After reading most of your new book, I was struck by some similarity with your Arthurian trilogy, which are some of my favourite books. I think that at the same time you must have thought the same, because you have resurected Arthur on the first page of chapter six. Slap on the wrist for your proof reader? I did notice a couple of spelling mistakes that would not get picked up by a spell check. As a Wessex man I think I will enjoy this book as much as your previous ones, although I would argue the probability of a crude anchor holding at the mouth of Langstone Harbour. Look forwards to the rest of the series unless you need an observant proof reader. Regards Mike.

I just wanted to say that I find Sharpe a fantastic character. Your novels are suberb. I can not tell you how much I have enjoyed reading the Sharpe series. I found them through a history professor I had a few years ago and from then on have not been able to put them down. I love the action throughout each chapter and historcal notes at the end of each book. Sharpe's Prey, was magnificent, I had no idea any of that happened. Anyways, well done, just wanted to express my appreciation. Jake Beckstrand

I found a hard back pristine copy of Gallows Thief in a second hand book shop in London. I must say I am most impressed with the tale and hope that Captain Rider Sandman and Sergeant Berrigan can return in follow up tales. I look forward to hearing more about these two and continue to be amazed at early cricket detail as well as the Flash Language. Please more if you can. Thank you. Andrew Mason

I see from your response to another reader's question that you're currently writing about Alfred and Athelney. I don't know if you're also going to write about the battle of Edington but if you are, I live only a couple of miles away from Edington and would be happy help if you need any local information. In case you're wondering, I wouldn't expect anything in return. Philip Orbell

Dear Sir,

I have read most of your books, in most parts of the world being a Commissioning Engineer, so you either read, get drunk sleep or work, so I do read frequently. The first Sharpe (rifles) I read years ago whilst on call in the Carlsberg Brewery in Northampton (On top of the mash vessel were it was warm, quiet, but smelly).

It's really your fault but on your recommendation I read the Last Legion by Manfredi Valerio Massimo

Gobsmacked, I have since read most of his english translations, but his Italian "Website" is well "S&**E". can you give him a bell/message to get his back catalogue translated, and a better website.

The Trojan one recently translated was well, difficult to read, as you can tell he was finding his feet, being an academic. My wife has just completed a joint degree in History/Sociology, so I do now know the difference between an amateur Historian (me) and a real one, and I hold my hat off to him and to you.

Now I should not suggest this, but could you do something about the "sea wolf", I do think he was mad as hatter, but innocent. Since Patrick O' Brian has popped it, I have lost a large part of my reading matter. No one can touch him on this part of naval history.

Looking forward to the next one, I do hope it gives a new look on the Vikings, as we could do with a better press. (My dad family was from the Orkneys).

Like the fact that have a web site that you can contact you. We wish you well.

Cheers

Barry Mitchell

Mr. Cornwell, I would firstly like to say that your books have set me on a new path in my life. I send extreme thanks and gratitude for this. I have every copy of the Grail quest, the Arthur books, and the Sharpe series with DVD's. (And before you wonder no I'm not a stalker). Before reading your books I used to pick up the odd novel and enjoy it but never really stuck to one author. Since finding the Sharpe series etc, I have not only become an avid reader, I have taken to writing myself. (albeit a novice) I feel this is an incredible step to take in my life as my school life.....well let's just say I wasn't the brightest pupil. So once again I would just like to thankyou. Please keep the masterpieces coming! You're a great inspiration. Nick Pullan.

Hi Just wanted to say that your three books on Arthur are the best I have read, they even top The Lord of the Rings. I really love your take on the history Arthur, I think it would make an awesome movie as well. From a big fan of yours, thanks Nathan.