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I say, Mr. Cornwell! What a character is your Richard Sharpe!! I'm almost through my "study" of him, with only 3 books to go, unless of course you write another one--? I say "study" because as I read, I'm making notes on every aspect of Sharpe's personality, thoughts, beliefs, appearance, etc., which brings me to the point I want to make: although Richard claims over and over that he has no faith, he can't convince me of that! Too many times, he "prays", quotes Scripture, and conducts himself in a selfless manner that gives him away. Please tell me I'm correct and that my heroic Richard Sharpe is indeed a Christian! Yours sincerely, C. Meadows

Just a quick line to say how much I enjoyed Sharpe's Fury. It meant a lot to me as I'd recently discovered my 3 x Great Grandfather Private George Hall was present at Barrosa (28th) and was shot in the thigh. but like Sharpe he was a survivor and lived till 1871. Great Story telling keep it up. Les

I have just finished the Saxon Stories series and just wanted to say how much I liked them. I work in an extremely busy 911 centre up here in Ontario, Canada and in the midst of the night when the phones are quiet, all your books provide escape and entertainment from the unpleasantness of the world. Unfortunately your newer books are always published later here than in the UK so I have to get my mum to bring them across the water when she comes for a visit! Many thanks for all the hard work that has gone into making your works just a damn fine read! Pete Tomlin, Port Hope, Ontario

Dear Mr. Cornwell: I can not begin to tell you the great joy your books bring me. Do not leave this earth before I do(!) I read non-fiction almost exclusively but you are my exception. I hope you take that for the compliment I intend it to be. I am interested primarily in history and biography. I'm American but feel a great affinity for England -- or what was once England. By this, I mean that the populace of England today seems so mired in politically correct self-hatred despite the fact that Britain and its people has given the world so much; including this country and its best principles. At any rate, your books add much insight for an outsider such as myself. Finally, I am a 46-year old lawyer. I don't know if your characters' hatred of lawyers is somewhat autobiographical but let me be the first lawyer (or the second?) to say I agree with most of their comments. Write faster damnit! I'm beginning to read your books twice. I will look for you in Philadelphia if you ever get down here. If you need a place to sleep although I assure you I would never let you do so as I would talk the night through with you, look me up. Keep up the wonderful writing. William J. Weiss

Just a wee note of thanks for your inspirational notes in The Writers and Artist yearbook 2007. This is on behalf of my wife Diane who has now for some years been writing and doubting herself as to her talents. Your comment that you should "tell a story" and not be too bogged down in all the niceties has given her a bit more self confidence. Now she has submitted a manuscript to a publisher which trust me is a huge step. Once again on behalf of myself and my wife THANK YOU. Yours sincerely John Marshall

Dear Mr Cornwall. To keep it short "thank you" for the last five years or so I have been working my way though your back catalogue. Now at thirty I still find reading difficult but thanks to you I find it enjoyable. I have read all the Sharpe's to date and the Starbuck chronicles. Although I know a lot of your work is fictitious great series like the grail quest and the warlord series ( my favorite to date) have given me a passion for history. I'm currently reading " Lords of the North" and finding out that there is another book waiting for me has put a huge smile on face. Once again thank you. Keep up the fantastic work, Marc Ward ,Ipswich, England

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I have read all of your books, love them and look forward to your next one. I'd be happy with either a sequel or something new. In the meantime I'm doing some other reading and was reading The Fellowship of the Ring by Tolkien, but ended up setting it down. I commented to a friend "I'd sure enjoy that book more if B. Cornwell had written it" I said "Nothing against the great Mr. T., but his writing is unreal to me", to which he replied "Well, it IS fantasy". I said, "Yeah, but B.C. did his King Aurthur series and everything seemed plausible and realistic. T. mentions hard times but B.C. puts you right there in the mud & the blood, and I find it far more satisfying". I also enjoyed your modern novels and your description of sailing. I'd love to do some sailing myself but it was the next best thing to being there. I liked your Gallows Thief novel too, being a casual student of the era. Stonehenge was hard to read, it being so grim and harsh, but that was because it was written so well. I had an ancestor who was a "galvanised yankee" and I enjoyed the Starbuck books. I could go on but won't I wish you and yours well. Will Aygarn Virginia Beach, Va.

Dear Bernard, I have never read any of your books before but came upon, by chance, the Arthur books. I've read and loved many books but never felt compelled to write to their authors. Until now. Thank you for these brilliant books. I have devoured them, loved them, shed a tear whilst reading them, i just thought they were ace. Can't wait to read the Saxons Stories and the Stonehenge novels look good too. Thanks again Jan.

Dear Bernard: Just a quick note to let you know that I just pre-ordered SWORD SONG from AMAZON.UK. Although I'm American (and patiently waiting for more STARBUCK...hahumfph!), I consistently order your work from the UK. I'm simply not willing to wait til the US publishers get off their backsides and publish you. I'm sure I'm not the only avid reader of yours that does this and thought you might let the US publishers know (and even enjoy it). Enjoy your sailing this summer -- but Keep Writing! As Always, Scott Evans

I grew up reading Forester's Hornblower, but my adult years have been blessed by your amazing and epic Sharpe saga. Thank you for giving me so much literary pleasure. My one wish is for you to send Sharpe on an American adventure. The thought of RS tearing through the States gives me goose bumps. Even if Sharpe never sails across the Atlantic, I cannot thank you enough for novels. I hope you live another 100 years! Andrew David