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Dear Mr. Cornwell, I just finished reading your Arthur books. They were so wonderful. I can honestly say that they are my favorite books of all time. I have recommended them to everyone I know! I've read stories of Arthur from many different authors, but your telling of the tale is by far the most moving and intelligent. You are a talented man and I thank you for sharing your stories with us all.
Kelli Martin

Hi. I've just finished reading The Lords of the North and was horrified to find that it didn't contain the first chapter of the next book in the series. I immediately thought that the story of Uhtred had been brought to a premature end, or put on hold for the foreseeable future. A look through the section 'Questions that may not be frequently asked' cheered me up no end as it appears that the next instalment is scheduled for release in October this year. Thank heavens for that. The Saxon Stories are fantastic.

Philip Ramsden

During a visit to the WW.1 battlefields I bought a printed handout from a small French cafe. It is an account of a rouge Australian soldier, his bravery, several exploits and thefts, and his disrespect to his officers. As an avid reader of yours I thought the tale would fit in very well with your format. If you would like to read it I will send it to you. I have read everyone of your books, we moved to Spain 9 years ago from Southampton so I just missed your talk in Chichester. Keith Homden

I bought Sharpes Fury and I really enjoyed it, good work. Even though I enjoyed it and own all the Sharpe books I am now calling it quits. I will still be reading your saxon novels with great pleasure but no more Sharpe. I don't want him to get stale(he hasnt yet but its getting close, he doesn't need to be at EVERY battle haha), and I have been waiting ten years for Starbuck!!! You are my favorite writer, keep up the good work (though give Sharpe a rest, he deserves it!) Mark

I have read all of the Grail series and the Saxon books up to Lords of the North. I enjoy how at the end of every book you have historical facts because I am studying for a history major. I am in the military so I enjoy books in the nature of war. I have not had a chance to read the Sharpe series but I plan to start on it soon. The first book I read was an Archer's Tale. And I am not a huge fan of fictional novels. I have about 300 books and about 25 at the most are fictional, but once I picked up your novels couldn't stop reading them. They are amazing and I enjoy all of them. And I am hoping with the way you left the Saxons of the North wide open at the end there is another one on the way. I plan to read your Arthur series next but I will most likely have to order them online. Thank you for your many novels you have written and please don't stop. Joshua Sandberg

Good day to you Mr. Cornwell. I'm a young Finnish reader who just discovered your books by the help of my cousin and one of my older brothers (we get around with books) and many words short: I have enjoyed them tremendously. I started with the Warlord -trilogy (the first one was in Finnish) and now I have poured through the Saxon stories (and are eagerly waiting for more) and very shortly I will start (and finish) the Grail Quest. I liked most about the Saxon stories 'cause I'm a fool for one man armies (Uhtred) although he isn't invincible he's still mighty in arms and hopefully learning fast to think sometimes ahead. He and his companions are a great read and I hope to see new books about their lives shortly if I can find the books somewhere in Finland. We have great bookstores, but sometimes it takes time to have new books and get my hands on them before they vanish. As I read the preword to this contact-thing I wont offer you any juicy bits of history to write about (and I don't have any bookscripts in my closet) I just hope you the best and wish godspeed to the next book which I hope to read very soon. Thanks for the good times and I hope to hear from you soon. Yours truly -Samu Iiskola, Vantaa, Finland P.S. Hakkaa päälle! (find this from history and I applaud your search technique)...I couldn't resist.

Dear Mr. Cornwell, to cut myself short - I love your work. I am most probably your most ardent german fan. The german translations of your books are rubbish by the way - sometimes whole sentences are oliberated and in the german language they loose a lot of their atmosphere and appeal. Anyway - these are dark times for me, I own and have read everything you have written so far. As it seems there is nothing new coming up, nothing to look forward to...please hurry Mr. Cornwell, let Sharpe march again, or let Uthred bash in some Danish or Saxon heads, what happened to the heroes of "Gallows thief" ? I would even be happy about some news on Starbuck - ANYTHING - Life without your stories is only half the fun. Herzliche Grüße ! Rob

I thought it about time I wrote and expressed my thanks for the many, many hours of enjoyment your books have provided. 2 years ago a friend gave me Harlequin to read, and I have now just about read your entire collection having completed The Bloody Ground this morning. I have tried to where possible to read each series in its entirety before moving on to the next. I was under the impression that the Starbuck series was complete and was dumbstruck by the ending. I do hope you find time/motivation to produce another episode. Before reading Starbuck I was worried that I may find the Starbuck character and situations too similar to Sharpe but I am pleased to say this was not the case. Please keep up the fantastic work, I am really looking forward to book 4 of the Alfred series. Thanks again Martin Croucher

I have recently been to India(twice)doing so made me appreciate the detail and quality of Sharpe's Indian era.I took on the second trip "Fortress" which reading it on a 8 hour train trip to the Hindu temples at Hampi, brought the book to Life being able to look at the land it was featured in .Many thanks for your wonderful descriptive writing .Michael Parks.

I do not write in to places or people. This is totally abnormal for me. However, your book Excalibur was the first book I have read from you. I read it several years ago, 7 or 8 to be exact. This book was one of , if not the best book I have ever had the pleasure of reading. In fact your book is the only book I have ever read more than once. I have read Excalibur three times cover to cover. I just wanted to express how much I respect your work and wanted to let you know that you are officially my favorite author to this day. Keep up the good work! Brandan Burke