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Dear Mr. Cornwell, From what you say on your website, you have no intention of writing one of your sailing thrillers in the near future mainly because you enjoy writing the historicals much more. I do entirely understand this. But, I am now asking you most fervently to please change your mind and write another. Quite possibly I am asking this of you, and quite selfishly I know, because I love the way you describe the sailing life and the suspense you write about is uniquely genuine and lovely. And then, I also write with this plea in hopes that if the requests for a new thriller have lessened in number lately that you will know that there is at least one more person out here that truly wishes to read just one more of your wonderful writings in this genre. But, even if you never do write another, I want to say thank you for so many entirely glorious hours you have given me with all of your books. It is because of authors like you that readers like me wish we could create something in our lifetimes that would be nearly as wonderful! Thank you again. And again!! A devout fan, Michael Morris Muskegon, Michigan USA

Hello Mr. Cornwell, I've just finished Mark Urban's 'Rifles'. It only served to bring your books to life even more than before; what particularly struck me was a moving account of how a wounded Sergeant Fairfoot saved the life of Lieutenant George Simmons at Waterloo. Fairfoot had tears running down his face as he attempted to rescue the apparently mortally wounded Simmons. Their friendship had transcended the boundaries of rank, and it was hard not to be reminded strongly of Sharpe and Harper. The book was full of events and anecdotes that every Sharpe fan could nod at, be it the harsh discipline of the British Army, the expertise of the Rifles and the sheer bloody brilliance of Wellington's army. I daresay your research for Sharpe has included the Rifles archives and does it show! Thanks again.

No reply necessary. I just wanted to say that I have just finished the gallows thief and loved it. I am a big fan of Deryn Lake who writes about the same period. Having worked in so many different party of the fabulous city of london, including the law courts at the old baily and royal courts of justice, I absolutely love having the history of those streets I know so well, brought to life. I shall read a Crowning Mercy now which I think is similar and will look out for any more of these from you. Many thanks for a really enjoyable read. Katie Dick

Dear Bernard Cornwell You are an amazing writer. I almost fell in love with Lady Grace Hale (I keep having strange dreams) in Sharpe's Trafalgar and felt so sorry for him in Sharpe's Prey. Yours faithfully Ben Thompson

Mr. Cornwell I have to say I was never a fan of reading. When I was in the 10th grade my english teacher assigned me a book report and I selected Sharpe's Eagle from his list. I quickly devoured that book and find myself soon finishing the rest of the series. Since then I anxiously wait for the newest editions of Sharpe's adventures. I am a U.S. Marine Sergeant and while overseas last year during the war while doing my laundry I ran into a British Sergeant reading Sharpe's Havoc. I quickly wrote my sister in California to send me a copy. I just wanted to know how much I enjoy your books and that the stories of Richard and Patrick is pretty much the only literature that motivates me to read. Please keep writing sir, and I will keep reading. Sergeant Keith Jackson USMC

Just watched the Sharpe's Rifles DVD. Good story. BUT: The action scenes on the whole were very good EXCEPT for the French Cavalry. Whoever was the 2nd Unit director knew nothing about the tactics of the French horsemen. I know you do, of course. The sight of the French riding around in circles just trying to stay mounted was ridiculous. Am I being too critical? Guy E. Orr

In reply to the question about books on the vikings, there is a local historian who has 2 books out about vikings on the Wirral and surrounding areas. Ingimund's Saga, Norwegian Wirral, & Viking Mersey covering the Wirral, west lancashire & Chester by Stephen Harding. Peter Brown

Hello Mr Cornwell, I would just like to thank you for recently signing my copy of Sharpes Siege via John Yorke at Editions in Shrewsbury. The book had great sentimental value to me apart from the fact that I think it's one of your best. I was also wondering what you felt about the Richard Howard "Lussard" series of books. I think they are almost, but not quite as good as yours. Many thanks, Greg.

Hello Bernard....I inherited a copy of "The Life of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington" published soon after his death in 1853 so I take naturally to the "Sharpe" books and TV series. The Canadian "sideshow" to the Napoleonic wars was the War of l812 along the Niagara frontier and in Lower Canada as you know. In "New Brunswick, A History: 1784-1867", W.S. MacNutt recounts how 550 rank and file of the 104th Regiment of the Line (New Brunswick Fencibles) marched 700 miles in 52 days in the winter of 1812-13 through the wilderness from Fredericton to Kingston. Perhaps Wellington could get the Royal Navy to send Sharpe and the "Chosen Men" to the New World to take on the Yankees some day! I hope to see you on May 7 in Vancouver. Cheers for now! Peter B. Clark

Hello. This is the first time I visit your web, but I´ve read many of your books. I´ve enjoyed them, every page, every book and I´m waiting now to get your last books in Spain. Finally I would like to recomend you a Spanish author, maybe you already know him, Arturo Perez- Reverte and his books about Spain on 16th and 17th centuries. I hope you understand my English and I hope to know about you and your books soon.

Miguel de la Horra