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Mr. Cornwell, much thanks for the Sharpe novels that taught me more about a period in europes history than high school could ever accomplish.
Gnr. Clark, Royal Canadian Artillery

Dear Bernard, I`m now in the middle of reading Heretic and don`t want it to end, Just a couple of questions which may seem to you perdantic, although I hope not;it`s just that I visualise a lot when I`m reading.On page 13 it is describing the surcoat of the Earl of Northampton as a blue field with a white diagonal stripe on which 3 red stars are blazoned and the blue field occupied by yellow lions. Then on page 92 I believe it is the same heraldic flag being flown at Castillon D`Arbizon but this states the diagonal white stripe as having 3 white stars, not red. Then I noticed that on page Astarac is spelt wrongly and the last discrepency is that the Cistercian monks wear white robes as you mention on page 152 but when descibing Father Planchard unlocking the chest in the hidden vault on page 157 you mention that he takes the key from under his black robe. I just like to get things in my visualization right. I have to also get the map of France in my head to see where the places are in relationship with each other and see in my mind the N.S.E.W. As we have lived in the Cathars area of France I find this even more absorbing and love reading your Grail Quest series. Many thanks for taking the time to read this E-mail. Jan Geggus

Well sir you've certainly put a spring in my step re the Saxon stories. Im now a fully fledged viking nut who visits York viking festival every February, to behave outrageously of course. Well, you have to get into character right? Anyway I now have a viking tanker so here's to Uhtred, cheers! Joey

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I discovered your writing when my father, who is aware of my King Alfred obsession, gave me The Last Kingdom as a gift. I'm enthusiasticly awaiting the next story in that series, but in the meantime I caught Sharpe's Challenge on BBC America and have rapidly consumed almost all of the Sharpe books. My family, understandably, is a bit frustrated with the amount of time I've recently spent reading and came up with their own suggestions for Sharpe titles. I thought you might find them as funny as I did. (These were meant to be humorous--and perhaps a little mean--and won't lead to any lawsuits, I'm sure.) My husband suggests "Sharpe's Carbuncle", and is using the large skin boil meaning, not the large gem meaning. My 14-year-old daughter came up with "Sharpe's Death". She said it could be a very short book, perhaps only one page. My personal favorite came from my 10-year-old daughter, who suggests "Sharpe Learns to Change the Litter Box." Clearly she hasn't been paying enough attention. I however, have been, and await your next work, Meg Hunter

I'm a total Sharpe fan - tv and your books. Sean was Sharpe, and the rest of the casting was superb (indeed, everyone involved in the films were brilliant). Sharpe's Challenge improves with every viewing and, I felt, collated the books wonderfully. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Lesley Downer

No comments, no brickbats only bouquets! Have just finished The Lords of the North which I found almost impossible to put down. Can hardly wait for the next novel in this absorbing series. Am currently reading Book Four of The Nathan Starbuck Chronicles, The Bloody Ground, and am anxiously awaiting a call from my local library to confirm that Sharpe's Fury is available for my reading pleasure. (I have read every other title in the series.) I cannot claim to have read all your work, but I have never been disappointed by any of your books and wish to thank you most sincerely for providing me with such glorious entertainment over the years. As long as you continue to write I shall continue to look forward to your books. Thanks again for all the years of reading pleasure!
Ken Price

Having finished Lords of the North, I wondered does the Story Continue? Will their be a follow on, I do hope so. You signed Pale Horseman in Chesterfield for me and I hold that in high regard, Thank You.
Carl Taylor

Hello Mr Cornwell, I would like to thank you for many enjoyable hours of reading ( or getting lost in other places ). You posses a style of writing I find is very unique. I have not found one of your novels that I have not loved. I haven't read so much since early childhood until I stumbled across your books. In which had re-ignited my early childhood fondness of reading. You have a way of captavating a reader and taking him/her to another place and time as if you are there yourself. Wonderful work and extreme Kudos to you sir. I hope one day to be able to attend a function where you are at to get my copies signed by you (which I own one of every work you have put out). Among all the Authors of this world, you in my opinion are the best in your style. Keep em' coming. My hope is to pass these novels to my son (if I am blessed with one )and have them inspire him as they for me. God Bless- A Devoted Fan Erik P.S.- I know you probably hear this all the time, but I too really miss Nathaniel Starbuck.

I would like to pass on my thanks to Bernard. I attended the book signing and talk that he gave in Southampton on Oct 10th and had a great eveninig , afterwards we cued to get our books signed and he very kindly signed all 31 books that I had brought with me. Please could you convey may best wishes and belated congratulations on his O.B.E. Many Thanks, Rob.

Hello Mr Cornwell, I am a very late starter in the reading of your work - recently in Australia the latest Sharpe TV movie aired - that and being an avid reader of history and historical fiction tipped the balance and finally started reading the Sharp novels. To date I've read five and enjoyed them; I expected a style much like Winston Graham's Poldark novels. But the style is rather Hornblower and Aubrey. A negative for me in Sharpes Waterloo was a feeling that Jane Sharpe and Lord John Rossendale promised much more as characters than they gave in the end. To me they were underdeveloped, appearing one dimensional. Conversely, Lucille, in a few words, and a few appearances conveyed much more to me; I hope she is not killed off as Mr. Sharpe deserves some luck were his relations with women are concerned. Many thanks and warm regards, Peter Nakitch