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just a random comment, i'm reading your Sharpe books (Harper-Collins version) and comparing the order of the books you have on this site, they have muddled the order in their books. Sharpe's Havoc is after Sharpe's Eagle. It kind of ruins the Havoc book because he is a Cpt at end of Eagle and a lt in Havoc obviously no reason. Thanks. Andrew Philpot

Mr. Cornwell, I've enjoyed reading some of your website, which I stumbled upon while googling "Guthred," inspired by reading "Lords of the North." I see I'm not the only one who thinks your books are great, but as a writer (nonfiction; alas, I don't share your gift for fiction), I must comment on how prolific you are! How on earth do you turn out work of such quality at such speed! I hope you keep at it for many years, so historical novel lovers like me can keep enjoying it. Aloha from Hawaii. Jill Engledow

Hello Mr Cornwell, I am not sure if you recall visiting a group of potential army officers at Worthy Down last year. I was present during our curry lunch and subsequent question time and enjoyed your visit. I am writing to inform you that we are now nearing the end of our commissioning course and graduate on 10 Aug; most of us are joining the regiment/corps of our choosing. I have been accepted by no less than the Rifles, I do not know if you keep up to date with the latest changes to the Infantry but the Rifles are an amalgamation of the Royal Green Jackets, Light Infantry, Devon and Dorsets and RGBW. As an ex-soldier and a newly accepted member of the Rifles I think I can claim the title of first ex-soldier in the Rifles (well, maybe Sharpe beats me!). I would again like to thank you as you were an inspiration to many of us and we all take an interest in your new books, many of us are addicted. I hope all is well in the future and look forward to your new book. Yours, David Freeman

Mr. Cornwell, I just wanted to thank you for the outstanding books you have written. About three years ago I picked up my first Bernard Cornwell book during a long lonely voyage across the Pacific, while serving as a US Naval Officer. From the moment I start reading one of your books it takes all my strength to put it down without finishing the story in one sitting. I am currently halfway through Lords of the North and I am once again spellbound by your writing. I have encouraged a few of my friends to read the Saxon stories and they have all said ¨outstanding¨. I have to admit I am a little saddened each time I finish one of your books, because I know I am that much closer to having read everything you have published. You are truly a master of your craft. Once again I thank you. Very respectfully, Jon Langley Bloomington, Indiana

I just wanted to say thank you. I have been reading your books since I was around ten years old ( I know they are sometimes a little graphic for a ten year old). I can honestly say I haven't got round to reading them all as I am a Sharpe freak and am constantly re-reading them and Starbuck too. I look forward to every new book from you and my family and friends always know what to get me! Thank you for enriching my mind with these stories of long forgotten places and times. Yours sincerely, Mike Pearce

I just wanted to drop a line to say that your warlord chronicles of Arthur and Derfel are the best books I have ever read. Never have I been (before or since) as engrossed in the lives of 2 characters as Arthur and Derfel nor have I been as upset when I finished reading the 3rd of the trio as I knew there would be no more to follow. Thank you for a fantastic read. Stuart Hall

Dear Mr. Cornwell Firstly, as with a most contacts I suspect, I am a fan of your work. However, until recently I have not been an avid reader of the Sharpe series. My consumption of your output has been from The Arthur Books, Grail Quest, Starbuck Chronicles and Gallows Thief etc. I have enjoyed the Sharpe T.V. films with Sean Bean as the lead role, but I am now in the process of collecting all the Sharpe books after reading a couple. It helps I think that I have a great interest in history, and particularly enjoyed your television series on the Peninsular War. As I'm writing this email I am recording the third and final episode of 'Wellington The Iron Duke' presented by Professor Richard Holmes being shown on UKTV History. It's a honest fascinating study into an individual of immense importance to British history. In my view, if we do get an official bank holiday for 'Trafalgar Day' in honour of Nelson, surely Wellington ranks the same. I can certainly understand why you write the Sharpe novels. The true events ranging from heroism to stupidity in often terrible battle and environmental conditions surpass even the most vivid imagination. As with the other books I have read that have been written by you in different historical times, your ability to convey the essence of the period is exceptional. Regards Peter Lacey

I wanted to take a moment to write and tell you how very much I am enjoying the Sharpe series. Several years ago I read the Arthur series, then moved on to the Starbuck Chronicles. A month ago I became joyfully immersed in Richard Sharpe's adventures. You've created a character so believable and so 'real' feeling, the kind of character little girls would like as a father and young women desire as a husband and men admire as hero. I appreciate your creativity and your writing style. Thank you. Beth Crouch

I agree with the others in that The Warlord Trilogy would make for the best series of Arthurian movies. Much better than King Arthur. Chelsea

Mr. Cornwell, I have just finished "A Crowning Mercy". Over the past three years I have read The Sharpe Series twice, and watched the movies made for tv from them. Also I have read all your other books except for Gallows Thief and The Saxon Novels. When I read the last three pages of A Crowning Mercy, all I could say or think, was WOW! WOW! WOW! Thank you for the many evenings and hours living in the fantasy of your books. I look forward with great excitement to reading the rest of your work..... Thank you.....Tom Duckworth, Fortson, Ga