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Hello, I just came across your site and thought I would let you know how much my father and I love your books. We have just read Lords of the North and can't wait to find out what happens to Uhtred next. Thank you so much! :) Teri Hasell

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

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

hi Bernard- thanks for the reply, what i think is when Thomas Mallory was writing about the legend of Arthur he had King Edmund 1 in mind, i don't doubt that there was a celtic King called Arthur but the legend seems like the life of Edmund 1st- also strangely enough the name Arthur becomes popular Henry 7ths eldest son was called Arthur, Henrys father was the welsh Edmund Tudor- the welsh Dragon was also the symbol of Wessex - Arthur and Uther were pendragons, Edmund 1st and his father Edward was also known by the title the Elder ( or head of a council) one very strange coincidence is that Edmund reigned from 939-946 exactly 1000 years after ,the second world war began Englands darkest time with the threat of invasion. Edmund died at Pucklechurch in Gloucestershire defending his servant from an outlawed murderer - a king defending his lowest serf- this king was the very essence the legend of King Arthur is all about. Craig Govey

Bernard, I would just like to take a moment to tell you that I am a huge fan and avid reader of your work. I've readjust about everything except for the Sharpe series, which I am going to start on next. I just want to tell you to keep up the good work, and I'll be eagerly awaiting you next release. Thank You Matt Sample

Greetings Mr Cornwell! I can't believe how much I enjoyed first The Pale Horseman and then Lords of The North. I devoured the last in a day. Thank you so much! I can't wait for Uhtred's next adventure. Sincerely, Melinda Thompson

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