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Dear Mr Cornwell, I've just polished off Sharpe's Fury in about 5 days. I have read everyone of your books and I have to say this is the best in the Sharpe series so far, please keep them coming.Congratulations on another fantastic read. Jimmy Holmes

Love the books, especially Sharpe. Good to know you live here, possibly as a Floridian. So many Brits among us, I hear regional accents all the all. Small note, since your books with Sharpe were written out of chronological progression, I was amused at a passage in Sharpe's Devil (Pub. 1992) where you wrote: Sharpe, seeing his very first sea fight, was horrified by it. As I have been trying to locate copies or ransack the Daytona library for any edition I could find to fill in the gaps of the series, I had just read Sharpe's Trafalgar (Pub. 2001) where he was in more than one sea fight. Poor fellow, like most of us, memory suffers with age. By the way, Sean Bean did a credible job with Sharpe, although I thought he played the role with a bit too much sensitivity. The recently viewed Sharpe's Challenge certainly jumbled together two of your storylines from "Devil" and "Fortress." Keep it up. You are the only current writer of series that I really like. Charles L Griffin Jr

Mr.Cornwell, Hello, first of all I would like to thank you for writing The Last Kingdom, The Pale Horseman, and The Lords of the North. I must admit that I'm not much of a reader despite the fact that my mother was the director of a library for 16 years. So, it was such a pleasure to read something that captivated my attention like these books did. I was mainly writing to find out if any of these three books will be making it to the screen anytime soon. I was fascinated by the story and I feel that it could be made into a thrilling movie. I appreciate you taking the time to read my letter. Thank you. Stephen Gibson

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I have read all your Sharpe books including short stories and the newest Sharpes Fury (hope it sells well, by the way). I enjoy them tremendously and it inevitably got me interested in that period of history and particularly in Duke Wellington. Ive since read Lady Langfords Wellingtons biography and am absolutely fascinated with this extraordinary character. Sharpe of course would also make a fascinating character study even though he is fictional. I guess I just want to express how much I appreciate your work, not just for hours and hours of entertainment, but also for the enrichment of my knowledge and for helping me to understand better the human behavior in diffeent historical and social settings. Oh, on Sep. 8, one writer asked about which books is the TV movie Sharpes Challenge based on. The beginning of the movie, in which Dodd massacred everyone (except Sharpe) in that West India Companys outpost, is from Sharpes Triumph. Although Id say that the main story line of the movie is from Tiger, the Dodd character is from Triumph and Fortress. Sincerely, Hong

Dear Bernard, I'm contacting you just to say how much I enjoy your books. I've read a few of the Sharpe books (a few yet to read), the King of the North series and Gallows Thief. I've got plenty more to read and I look forward to it. I was introduced to your books by my Gran. I'm very glad she did! Well, that's it really. Keep writing! I hope to see more tales on Capt.Rider Sandman. I like his character. Kind regards, Phil.

dear Mr. Cornwell I love your books, only I think it's not very nice to have your loyal readers in America wait an extra 6 months to read your fine literature. I'm referring to your The Lords of the North book. loyal reader Tyrel

I turned to the Sharpe series after seeing an episode ot two of the television series. Wonderful! I am now hooked. I intend to read and re-read everything you have written -- as I am sure my son will, also. The quality and the quantity of your writing are astonishing. Please accept my gratitude and best wishes.
Jerry Stark

I HAVE READ ALL YOUR SHARPE SERIES. ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM, ENJOYED FINALLY SEEING THEM ON BBCAMERICA, I LOOK FORWARD TO MORE FROM YOU, THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT WORK. MELANIE HEAPHEY

I have just completed The Pale Horseman. Congratulation on what I can only say is an excellent read along with the first book in the series. I did unfortunately notice a couple of errors regarding the characters (well actually their clothing and equipment) you mention the main character unbuttoning his breeches,iron rimmed shields and shields strapped to the forearm. After 10 years of research and working on archeological sites and exhibitions I have to say buttons do not seem to appear on clothing till the 13th century, Iron rims on shields do not appear even in an archeological context most likely shields where rimmed with raw hide possibly with metal clasps over the joins, also shields where held on a handle cut in the centre covered by the iron boss and carried on a shoulder strap. Sorry to nit pick but thought this may help. I look forward to reading the next in the series. Stephen Shepherd

Been doing research on Uhtred, the one who was murdered in 1016(or1018) and found Richard Fletcher's book "Bloodfeud"and then your books on the previous Uhtred. Just wanted to say thanks - its been lovely getting to know your Uhtred and I hope you are writing more about him - I've read the first three books. Also Hi Cousin - since I am descended from Uhtred too - through all three of his wives (it seems) which came as a shock to the daughter of a Pork Butcher! Frances Hall