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Bernard I walked into my local ASDA store this morning and casually glanced the book isle to be greeted by 'The Lords of the North' the third in the Saxon Stories. I had not anticipated this final? instalment until nearer Christmas (although I now see it was due out June?). I was delighted and placed it straight into my shopping basket, and will start reading it tonight. Now see another Sharpe novel to follow shortly, I'll note my calendar for it's release. What a great year, two more of your novels and a new Sharpe film; had hoped we would see Sharpe's Devil which would allow Sean Bean to play his role without needing to change history, however thought Sharpe's Challenge was plausibly adapted and TV and Film can always get away with such. May I thank you for giving me such a tremendous interest in historical novels, since I started reading yours I have expanded to other authors and non fictional (some from your recommendation). I am particularly interested now in the American Civil War and as with your hero Starbuck have found my support shifting to the South, having realised it was much more than the slavery issue involved. So I add my plea to many before me for further instalments in the Starbuck series - I really look forward to your views on the battle of Gettysburgh. Many thanks, Richard

Got all your books, brilliant is the only word to describe them hope many more to come thanks. Fred W. Sykes

Hi Mr C I have read nearly all your books, but being a history junkie, Sharpe and the Saxon Stories are favorite. The T.V films are good but to a true fan like myself, why do they spoil a fantastic story by trying to ram about three books together it really spoils it. Please keep Sharpe & Harper marching Best Wishes Andrew

Just had to say I have just finished Wildtrack and enjoyed it immensely. Bought it many years ago, but not being a fiction reader it got carted around the world a few years before it got read. As a schoolboy on the Sussex coast (in the school sailing club!) I enjoyed Swallows and Amazons so perhaps with maturity I could relate to Wildtrack just as easy! Pure escapism, thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you so much. Regards, John

Dear Mr. Cornwell I would like to express how much I enjoyed your talk at Winchester this last Saturday (20th May 2006). Winchester Museum Services provided an excellent opportunity in combining archeological fact with historical fiction to present an excellent evenings entertainment. I can honestly say that your in depth research is quite obvious when one reads any of your stories and it was fascinating to hear first hand how you approach your task. I'm certain that you would find a willing audience for any future venture of this type; there must be many museums/societies that would welcome a combination such as this evening provided, and I hope that you will visit our shores again soon in similar vein. Regards Phil Brown, Hampshire, England

Hi there, to my total surprise I was in Asda (Walmart) last night and there is your new Uhtred book 'The Lords of the North'. I thought it was due out in June, don't know if your publishers brought it out early without letting you know. It's reading really well so far, and for anyone else thats wants to get it its just under £11 from your local Asda. Cheers.

Chris Pollock

I have just finished The Pale Horseman, and am, of course looking forward to the next book. I really appreciate your dedication to George MacDonald Fraser, one of my all-time favorites. The Flashman books are coming out more slowly now, I have reread them a few times just to refresh my memory ! Something I am finding necessary with the Sharpe books. I would like to recommend a female author who is often thought of as more of a historical romance author. She is Patricia Veryan, and she writes rousing tales full of swashbuckling action, filled with tremendous historical insights. Thank you again for your wonderful novels, as well as inspiring the Sharpe films....anyone who would be bored by Sean Bean in 19th century uniform is nuts ! Sheila Churchill

I left a pursuit of a history degree years ago because it seemed that every book had a different spin on the facts. I was obsessed with George Custer...now thats a clear topic to study!!! The Sharpe's books and your other series are as close as I want to get to history now. You have rekindled my interest in reading about history. I enjoy the photos you take of different destinations..like Assaye. Whenever I stop by the Little Big Horn battlefield now, I don't go into the museum anymore. I just like standing out alone on a ridge and getting a sense of what it was like for the people of both sides for that day. Your books make me want to go stand on a lot of different ridges in Portugal, France and India. Thanks. Mark Duntemann

I'm currently reading the Sharpe books. I had never heard of Bernard Cornwell but a friend recommended Sharpe's Rifles and I'm hooked. So I felt compelled to check out your website. It's a very interesting time period that involves the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon, excellently written, well done. Danny William Kerr

Dear Sir, It's just to drop a few line on how much I have enjoyed your books. Although I knew about the BBC series on Sharpe's Rifles I just recently happened to pick up the Grail Quest series. Some things in life do not happen often, and finding an author that tells a great story and holding my interest through out the entire book is very rare. I can count on my fingers my favorite authors and you are one of them. I do enjoy historical stories about England, perhaps because my 'roots' are English, or so I'm told, and I look forward to reading all your books in the next few years. Respectfully, Christopher Seal, USN Retired