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I hope this message finds you well. I wish to thank you for the hours of enjoyment you have provided me. Your books have traveled with me to many places and have eased the tension and stress late at night in my own home. To travel into the worlds you have recreated is a great treat. This latest series of Alfred's England is, perhaps, the best yet. Once again my most sincere thanks. Ron Cope

Dear Mr. Cornwell. I just finished "The Lords of the North". Fantastic in the manner of its predecessors. I can't wait for Uhtred to climb all over his filthy uncle. Uhtred rocks. He should be playing rugby for the Wallabies. We could surely use him this year. Regards, Paul Enders

Mr. Cornwell, Inspired by your Sharpe series as a means of bringing history alive, we write in hopes of capturing your interest in an exciting and provocative new setting: British North America. British troops defended and changed the course of history at fortified and battlefield sites in Canada. Through 18th century battles with the French for control of fishing and the fur trade, through the War of 1812, and the Rebellions of the late 1830's to the Fenian raids of the mid 1860s, British forces served here. Specialized forces were recruited in Britain to serve specifically in the Canadas: the Royal Sappers and Miners raised companies for the construction of the Rideau Canal, or the Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment which protected the Canadas from the early 1840s until the withdrawal of imperial forces in 1870. Soldiers discharged in Canada received land grants and often lead and trained militia units to assist British line regiments in the Defence of the Canadas. Fortunately, numerous British military posts have been preserved as historic sites and your fans here fantasize about British North America as a setting for a new Richard Sharpe novel. At any rate, we hope you will consider our freely offered suggestions and congratulations on your excellent work. Bob Garcia Suzanne Plousos Cornwall, Ontario

I greatly enjoyed The Saxon Tales and plan on reading The Sharpe novels. I have just retired from teaching and coaching at Tabor Academy in Marion after 43 years. I taught mostly European history and coached wrestling. My only criticism of your Saxon Tales is that you need someone to better proof read before you publish. For example in "Lords of the North" on page 135, in the first paragraph it should be "men" not "man." And again on page 248 it should be "the small house that 'was', not 'were..." Subject and verb must agree. Sorry to be so nit picking. I very much enjoyed the trilogy and expect that a fourth novel will involve Bebbanburg. Best of luck, Larry Bidstrup ( name is Danish!)

hi Mr. Cornwell. I`m a big fan of yours, I've read all your books the library in my town own. Tomorrow I have to make a speech about a English author in my English course and I selected you because i just want the others to know about your books. Markus PS:I like the Arthur books most, and I`m happy because I read you like them most too. PPS:Please excuse my bad English`m German ;)Markus Eichenseher

Dear Mr Cornwell, Like many of your readers, I was first introduced to your work through the Sharpe books. As yet another Anglo-American transplant, I found the Starbuck Chronicles a delight. And most remarkably, being one to whom matters Arthurian are usually unutterably dull, I enjoyed your Derfel books enormously. I naturally look forward to reading my way through the oeuvre, but I would like to encourage you to continue with the Starbuck chronicles. The Sharpe/Starbuck similarities are there, but I don't think they're a problem- for your readers, at least! Many thanks, CM Freeze

Never written to an author before, but I simply have to say what an enthralling and fascinting series of books you have written. I've just retired and now have the time to enjoy reading. Fabulous stuff ! Arthur Matthews

Quit writing. I can't put them down once I start! Thanks for the Thrillers. I am glad my reach into the nether shelves was rewarded with anticipatory nights. Kind Regards, A. Mikkelsen

Mr. Cornwell, I just finished reading Sharpe's Fury. Another extraordinary novel in the series. I hope your passion and energy continue as the Sharpe series has given me many many hours of reading enjoyment. I'm being greedy here but please don't let the gap for the next adventure be as long. I look forward to Sharpe's and Harper's next battle. Dave Ottney

Love your work sir. I was wondering if the Saxon Stories might be better called Uhtred Chronicles? It seems to be much more about him than Alfred. It seems you're a bit harsh on the poor old "Great" King. Great books. Keep it up. Coilean Gryffydd