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dear Mr Cornwell it has been 15 years since I have read a book and I am now 30. About a week ago I was passing a secondhand book shop and in the window I spotted one of your books Harlequin. The cover stood out to me so much I went in brought it for £5 and took it home. I really enjoyed the book so I went to Waterstones and brought Vagabond and Heretic, I also brought the Last Kingdom, the Pale Horseman and the Lords of the North. I would like to say thankyou for writing such fantastic books. I have also got myself a book shelf to put them on. Will you be writng any more books like the Arthur books or Grail quest as I really do enjoy them. I will get the rest of your books to fill my book shelf and I will read them all. I hope this email was not to boring for you. many thanks, Darren Saunders, Bristol, England

Having read "The Lords of the North" as soon as it was available, and thoroughly enjoying it. I am unhappy to see, on checking this the official Website. That it still states that "The Lords of the North" is coming for the year 2006, shame !! I cannot name one novel from Bernard Cornwell, that I have not enjoyed. whether it be "Gallows Thief", "Sharpe", "Arthur" or Stonehenge. I have read them all, more than once. Long may Bernard keep writing.. Regards Dave Trickett an Avid Fan

Hello Bernard. Many thanks, it has been great fun following Uhtred's path towards regaining his inheritance. I was running out of pages fast as I reached the end of "The Lords of the North" and now have to wait for another episode. Go mad with the maps though, particularly as I have mislaid my 1:25000 Durham area one. I don't think an overhead view can impede a reader's imagination too much. Thanks again, Read Brocc

I was working at my former job a few years ago and a co-worker gave me Sharpe's Tiger to read. At first I wasn't interested but as I read further I became hooked!! I read all of the Sharpe books twice. I just finished reading Sharpe's Devil And I'm looking forward to reading Sharpe's Fury. I haven't read any of your other books but I will soon. Reading the Sharpe books you feel like you're on the battlefield with Sharpe and reading about him coming up through the ranks you feel like you know him. Great books, I'm looking forward to the next Sharpe book. Alphonso Baker

MR. CORNWELL: Thanks to a lucky accident at my local library -- finding a DVD picturing one of my favorite actors, Sean Bean -- titled "Sharpe's Battle," I have discovered Richard Sharpe. And what a find it was. Having completed all 14 episodes, I just finished your book, "Sharpe's Battle." "The Archer's Tale" is next up. Looking at your extremely prolific bibliography, you obviously have a great talent for historical fiction (good heavens! -- 21 Sharpe books alone); I look forward to enjoying more of your work. In fact, I've spent a large part of this morning on the Web, absorbing lots of Sharpe- Cornwell-Bean information and trivia. Many thanks, sir, for creating these worlds that have opened a whole new range of enjoyment for me! Bob Arlow Las Vegas, NV

The previous books of yours that i've read were always verry satisfactory, but your newest book was a disappointment to me. I almost began another story, but then I decided to find out if Sharpe would survive his head wound. That was a non-event, however. But, like the rest of us I guess Sharpe is getting old. Inasmuch as none of my stories will be published any time soon, I hope you keep trying. Regards Barclay T.

Dear Mr Cornwell, I have one dream: A book with the meeting of Sharpe and Hornblower in a common adventure. As C.S. Forester is not with us - only you can fulfill this dreamn... With admiratin and gratitude Joseph Tel Aviv, Israel

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I am enjoying your saxon stories and grail quest stories immensly. My interest in writing to you is your inclusion of falcony in some saxon texts. I am not sure about the use of hoods on the birds at that time is accurate and would be so pleased to assist you on any matters that pertain to falcony that you may think useful. Please visit our website at www.parklandmews.com if you have a moment. We are involved in the Peregrine Falconry Recovery Programme in Manitoba Canada although I am a New Zealander by birth with an English Father and English Grandparents. Robert

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for writing so well, and so often. I have never been a fan of war, but have learned a great deal of what people go through from your fiction. Your characters are superb, your plot line is fun and creative, and your books are a joy. I've read them all, and now I read them out loud to my husband. He enjoys them, as well. Sharpe is our favorite right now, but I intend to read your others as well. Again, I realize writing is an isolating job. Thank you for your determination and high standards. Gayle

I've read a few of your books Mr. Cornwell. And I've read a great many books, but you're the best author I've ever read. Your books are extremely well written and extremely addicting. I can tell from your photo that you're around 60 (?). I hope you live and keep on writing till you are 100 years old. Your books have pushed my imagination to its peak, I want to thank you dearly. Wish you a long and healthy life -Preston