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Bravo on your latest Uhtred tale, Mr. Cornwell. Since I met you at SMU in 2005 the tales have grown at a feverish pace, and I eagerly await the storming of Bebbanburg that will herald their conclusion. My comments have two purposes (and I don't care if they are posted and I will always count you among my favorite authors and influences upon mine own work). One, that you should expect a copy of my first novel, signed to you, without whose influence and courage I could not have begun my career (I'm at nearly 140,000 words and while Conn Iggulden gives equal detail and William Deitrich equal plot device, you are unequaled in pacing and charicterization, plus dialogue and the romantic "little things" we call here in America.) Second, I've read of your upbringing among the "Peculiar People" and I can sympathize somewhat. I was raised Seventh Day Adventists, which is a cult unto itself here in America, and I understand your ambivalence to religion because of it. The only thing I will say, and please forgive me if I cross a line, is that the message of Christ is pure, even if His messengers aren't. You've read enough of the Bible to know, and the horrors you've described being raised under are not the work of Jesus. Far from it. Believe the message, if not always its carrier. God Bless You. Charles Scott Curtis

Hi Mr. Cornwell, A friend recommended "Redcoat" to me. I am currently reading and enjoying it! That is my favorite era in history! Janeen Dodds Indianapolis, Indiana

I've always been an avid reader, but ever since I picked up "The Winter King" 6 years ago in my high school library, I haven't been able to get enough of your writing. I've eagerly devoured the Arthur Books, all of the Saxon stories, the grail quest, and Stonehenge, and they all rank among the top novels I've ever read. Sitting down tonight to read "The Winter King" for the 5th time, I felt obligated to share my gratitude to you for creating works that have given me such entertainment.. Thank you very much. -Brian B.

I'm glad that Stephanie Moore Hopkins posted the review of Folville's Law. Though I must confess that the review threw me for a loop initially. I thought this novel might be something like Garrow's Law, which I'm now watching on PBS in America. Something about British crime and courts. I clicked on the Amazon link and was surprised to find it was actually an historical drama of political intrigue from 14th Century England. Well, I love both kinds of stories. Perhaps I'll give it a go in the not too distant future.

David M. Dunaj

Sir, writing you from Inuvik, Northwest Terr., Canada. Just to say thank you for the research and obvious passion that you put into each and every story. All the best!

Christopher Ziegler

Hi,I have been reading your books and Sharpe since 1992(I'm 46yrs) and I must say how much I love reading them.They have made my interest grow in the Napoleonic era to the point where I have quite a collection by famous authors.I have just finished reading 'the Fort'.Bloody good read.I have also read the grail quest and the Starbuck series but I do like the Sharpe series.Thanks for the great adventures as the Sharpe books started my interest in the Napoleonic era and so many real life adventures from that time.(see no book ideas etc..)John Brooks

Dear Mr Cornwell, May I thank you for giving me such vast pleasure following your heroic characters through their life journeys. Curiosity prompts me to ask how and why Capt Sandman and Sgt Berrigan arrived in Gallow's Thief, whilst Richard Sharpe and Patrick Harper were bestriding the Napoleonic War era. The physical characteristics between Sharpe and Sandman and Harper and Berrigan are so similar. Happy Easter, Jim McMaster

Greetings Mr. Cornwell! I just finished the Sharpe series and wanted to send a heartfelt thanks. I enjoyed the books immensely. To me storytelling satisfies a need that is difficult to put into words. More than entertainment, it seems to reach an integral part of my DNA. And your work is at the very top of my list. I get pulled into the stories to the point where I don't realize that I am reading a novel. I am more of a time-traveling observer. Very best wishes to you and yours, Mark Younes

Dear Mr Cornwell, Having just finished reading the complete Starbuck series for at least the third time, I read what you had to say about continuing the series. I can see that there is a resemblance to Sharpe, but the big difference is that Sharpe was on the winning side. As we know the South lost the civil war and I would love to see how you would show Starbuck coping with defeats that inevitably lead to a complete defeat of the Southern states. I have all of the Sharpe books and almost all of the other books you have written so I thank you for all the pleasure you have given me. Forget the time I have spent reading instead of getting on with something more useful to others!!! Paddy Close

Dear Mr Cornwell I would just like to say a huge thank you for your amazing literary skills. I'm just starting exams and the Grail Quest and the Saxon Stories are keeping me sane through 8 hour days of revision. I find that all the books combine pieces of knowledge but they are written so that they suck you into the story and I just can't put them down (except for revision books!). Thank you so much and I can't wait for the next book!

Corranne Wheeler