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Hi Mr. Cornwell. In a Sept. 25th posting, Dan asked about fiction about the Hundred Years War other than your Grail Quest Trilogy. He should read Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The White Company" and "Sir Nigel." They are wonderful! Alan Kempner

Did you know you had the ability to make a 52 year old woman cry in her bed on a miserable, wet Sunday morning in Lancashire. And on more than one occasion I might add ("It was Steapa"-produced a veritable flood)! My husband has got used to it now but waits patiently to be so moved himself, as there is a strict " I read it first" code in our family. My aim in my professional life is to be able to move the eleven year olds I work with sufficiently to inspire them to write and to develop a love of weaving tales. I try my best to be the kind of storyteller who leaves you begging for more. Maybe on occasion I succeed. And then as I finished The Lords of the North this late September morn and began to turn my mind to lesson plans, a question popped into my head. Has the master himself (for that is what you are) ever given thought to writing tales for children - tales of history and heroes - imagine the effect on our children if you did. Well, a girl can hope. Fate is inexorable? Thank you for painting pictures in my mind with your words. Kind regards Diane

By Jayus Bernie, Sword Song was worth waiting for. What an absolute belter.. please don't kill off poor Finian like Cadarn he be a good role model for us Irish. Uhtred rocks. Mal O Neill

Dear Mr Cornwell, I sent you an E mail the other week through a Harper Collins Website but I'm not sure if you received it so my apologies if you have to read through my ramblings twice. I am currently based in Germany With the British army having Just completed a 4 month exercise in Canada where I bought one of your books Harlequin. This has now started an addiction to historical novels and history in general. I have now read all the grail quest novels am currently reading the Arthur novels whilst waiting for Sword song, the only difficulty I face is how to get your books as they are in high demand over here. My solution is mail order but this is awkward on exercise and operations so my mother has to send me all the books I tell her. I would just like to express my thanks for you writing such interesting and innovative novels from me and a few other Bernard Cornwell addicts now in the Squadron (I will slowly convert the entire British army). Thanks again Yours Sincerely, Richard Johnson

I would just like to thank you for the hours of enjoyment that you have given me over the years with the brilliant story telling that you entwine with my history. Living in Norfolk, England gives an attachment to the Saxon stories that you have written . I am in the process of reading Sword Song and have hardly been able to put it down. You are the reason that I have dragged my children through the ancient sites in England kicking and screaming to fulfill my desire for knowledge of my past.. You tell it so well. Thank you. Gilly

I am a great fan of historical fiction and you are the best. I must admit to being hooked on your style and your characters. You bring me hours of reading pleasure. Please continue with Uhtred and Sharpe. I have yet to read Starbuck, but look forward to the experience. There is no need to reply to this email. Please continue to write write write.... J W Graf

I write but lack the commitment to write a book and this is especially illustrated when I read one of yours. I have just finished Sword Song and note that the story will continue. I can't tell you how happy that makes me - please write the sequel soon. For me you are the best living fiction writer of our time. Keep writing and thank you for many happy hours spent with my nose in one of your books. Francine Harper

Dear Bernard, Here is another quick comment about the Saxon stories. Sorry about the previous spoilers but I so love those books and devour them rather quickly so forget that some of your readers are not finished with them. When you get ready to include Edward the Elder and Athelstan in the story, I hope you will be a little kinder in portraying them as both of them are considered good and capable kings. Poor Ethelred--What a hatchet job!
Ann Madonna

Hi Bernard Cornwell! I live in Brazil and I have 7 Cornwell books. I suggest you put the brazilian covers in the website too, because they are so more beautifull than the english-language ones. Thank you, and congrats to the master Cornwell! ps: I'm currently reading Saxon Stories... Uthred is almost as cool as Derfel! Lara Cristina de Paula

Dear Mr Cornwell, Last year at some European airport, whilst going on holiday and without a book, I bought "The Winter King". I absolutely adored it and finished the whole Arthur series within a few weeks. Today, I just finished "Sword Song" after three days and I feel horrible. I won't blame you for that, it is I who should have read more slowly, but I had to send an email to express my admiration for your work. Every book I get drowned into a another world and what excellent escapism you provide us readers! Each of your novels provide a great and incredible story, but they also encourage me to read more on the history of how England was born and how King Alfred laid it's first foundations. I can't wait for Lord Uthred and his next adventures and how he will re-take Bebbanburg. Please keep doing these Warlord chronicles, Mr Cornwell. I'm addicted! Thank you. Bart Andriessen