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Thanks for the best modern sailing novels written. Jeff

I regret that Starbuck had half of his face wasted and that his young servant was killed. I assume that Lucifer was the child of Starbuck's nemesis and the half brother of his best friend. I do not regret a discontinuation of the gore of the Cival War. Enough has been written about this just as Patrick O'Brian and others have well covered battles of the sea. You asked your correspondants not to suggest book topics, but at least hear this one. In DeVoto's "Across the Wide Missouri" he references Lewis Hector Garrard, "Wah-To-Yah and the Taos Trail" in his bibliography. DeVoto says that this young man had one of the great adventures of the "Mountain Man" age. I think you will agree. Denis Wright

Dear Bernard, As a follow up to the Salamanca visitor's centre-No it isn't on the battle field but is a small centre tastefully built in Arapiles Village. Best wishes, Neil Brownlee

I know that you have stated that Thomas of Hookton will not return this year but can you give us any idea when and if this wonderful character with his big black bow will return. These are without doubt the finest historical novels I have ever read and would love to read of new adventures for Thomas . Alan Ralph

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I just wanted to say how much I enjoy reading the Richard Sharpe novels. I first started reading the Horatio Hornblower novels and now I have moved from the Royal Navy to the Royal Army. I like the historical notes at the end of the novels. John F. J. Noone

Dear Mr. Cornwell, First I would like to thank you for re-introducing me to fiction at the tender age of 30! I began with the Arthur trology, then Stonehenge and am now reading the final part of the Grail trilogy - and what a thoroughly enjoyable ride it has been. As an Anglo-Saxon re-enacter, you can imagine my excitement when I heard about The Last Kingdom. I'm so pleased you have chosen to write about such an exciting time in English history and, unfortunately, an often neglected one. I'm sure you will do the period justice. Many thanks for all your hard work and for allowing me to share in the fruits of your labour. All the best to you and your family. Stephen White

I met you in SC 2 years ago when you spoke at our SC Book Festival and you told me all about Sean Bean as Sharpe then I read your great review of MacBeth - please review Troy for me and others. Thanks so much, Helen

Just wanted to say that I am a very big fan. Love the Sharpe books greatly, but encouraging you to write the next Starbuck chapter. I'm a Civil War reenactor who has read the first four books oh.....say.....ten times each (no exaggeration). Keep writing, and I will keep reading. Brian W

Mr. Cornwell: Last week I was at our local library and was delighted to see SHARPE'S ESCAPE available. I have read all of the Sharpe Novels and was so pleased to see another. I thought about limiting myself to reading only 10 pages of SHARPE'S ESCAPE per day. By doing that, I would be able to delay the time for reaching the final page. My plan is failing miserably. I knew it would. As usual, I am intriqued, entranced and delighted with your latest Sharpe Novel. I may try my 10 page per day plan again on your next Sharpe Novel. One must keep trying. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent. Bill Dussling

Hi, Mr. Cornwell! My name is Kelly and I'm kBrazilian. It's a pleasure for me write to you just to say that I read the Arthur's trilogy and I fell in love for Derfel!!! Now, I'm waiting for the "Heretic" - here in Brazil we don't have it, yet - to enjoy, once more, with the adventures of Thomas. Thank you for your tales. Kelly Martinez