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I am a 17 year old college student who is absolutely addicted to the Sharpe series. I have always been a 'bookworm' (as people call it) and my cousin lent me 'Sharpe's Tiger' to read. I read it within 12 hours and it did not take me long to read the rest of the series. I think that every single one of the Sharpe books are completely inspiring to read and are very impressive. I have never been the one to read war books but when I started reading Sharpe, it only took me a month to read the whole series and I was sucked in! I just wanted to say congratulations on so many outstanding novels, they are all a joy to read. Rachel from the United Kingdom.

my name is Aimee and im 15, You probably get this all the time but I think your Sharpe books are amazing. I started of watching it on tv then my uncle (who is also a big fan) told me to try reading the books, I was a bit reluctant at first because I wasnt a huge reader, but I tried one and I loved it, It think the first one I read was Rifles and ive just finished Honour (although I haven't gone in order). I think your a brilliant writer and im trying my best to get my friends to read your books but I think there fed up of me talking about them but it was worth a try. Yours Sincerely Aimee Carrick.

Heartfelt thanks to you, Mr Cornwell, for Richard Sharpe and Pat Harper. I have been an avid fan since day one back in the 80's - I am looking forward to your next Sharpe immensely. I have passed my Sharpe books on to one of my daughters to read - she had bought me the DVD set for my birthday - and now she is totally hooked as well. As she commented recently - Sharpe and Harper give guidelines for honesty and loyalty in friendship. May Sharpe and Harper keep marching together for a long time yet to come. Thank you. O.D.

Thank you so much for the wonderful autographed book you sent my son. It is his treasure from his favorite author. If you remember, your books got him interested in reading, which is now a lifetime event for him. For that I cannot thank you enough. We have every work of yours in print and are awaiting Sharpe's Fury. When will this be release as I see on Amazon.com.UK, there is not release date. We wait with great joy over another Sharpe novel, and believe they should all be filmed, they are so delightful to watch and enjoy. Thank you again, forever a literary fan. Tina Beamer

Hi, Long term fan read most of your books. Love the new Saxon stories BTW. I hope they paid you well for Sharpe's challenge because it was so badly done it could kill the future of Sharpe. Not your fault I know but ITV are getting the same treatment. Sharpe is just too good to lose. Cheers, Dave.

Dear Mr Cornwell, I would just like to write to thank you for inspiring us to name our baby daughter after one of the characters in your books : A Crowning Mercy & Fallen Angels. Our daughter "Campion" was born on 02 April 2006 and she is a beautiful addition to our family. We hope she will share the same strength of character as her namesake and would like to thank you once again. Kind regards Louise, Mark, Lily & Campion xx

Greetings Mr. Cornwell! I have so many things to say! Mainly, a profuse THANK YOU! 1: Thank you for your storytelling! Few authors put me by the side of the characters like you do. I can taste the gunpowder and feel the kick of my Baker, or smell the cold steel and muck sweat standing in a shield wall. There's also a lot of emotion stirred up when I can empathize with what's going on in the book as a military man myself. Cavalry boots or combat boots, there's not much changed in the pit of a man's stomach or the depths of his heart in those situations, even if it's just dealing with a new command or a vindictive sergeant. 2. You inspire! How many fiction writers singlehandedly kickstart so many in an interest in history, reading, writing...your love of your "job" bleeds out and infects others. I started reading your books as a grown man, but you've certainly taught an old dog new tricks. 3. You! One would think a fellow in your situation would be a stuck up SOB! I'm not so into any other living authors as yourself, but reading through this web site, and seeing your responses, the guidance you give, and love you show about your subject in what you write here and in the books blasts out that you are a patently good guy. Semper Fi, and keep your powder dry, Donovan Borman P.S. I heard from a friend, if a fellow liked amphibious vikings and greenjacketed sharpshooters the Continental Marines are looking for a few good men (to tell a story). Donovan Borman

I had this thought about how to have two of my favorite authors cooperate in a book. (Bernard Cornwell and Dewey Lambdin) We could get Cpt Sharpe some emergency transport on CPT Alan Lewries Frigate. Then you and Dewey could alternate chapters on a certain theme. I am sure there would be some dynamic tension between these two amoral rebels....maybe General Wellington and Admiral Nelson will have to combine in a herculean effort to straighten out their respective acts. It will certainly be a further stressor on King Georges fragile sanity. Bob Long

I have read most everything that you have written, and it has been very enjoyable. Keep up the good work. Yours, Joseph O'Carroll Chicago Il

As a Richard Sharpe addict since the first publication of "Sharpe's Eagle" in paperback (somehow I missed the hardback), who has read through the entire series three times, I was intrigued today to see some of the details of the forthcoming two-part production on ITV, "Sharpe's Challenge". So I did some research on the web to find further information about it, such as when what I thought would be the book on which the film is based was due to be published. I couldn't find anything other than the occasional passing reference to "Bernard Cornwell", but allbecame clear (I think!) when I read a plot synopsis: After some plot lines to establish the wherefores, Sharpe and Harper, disguised as deserters, will be inside a maharajah's fort and will blow up the walls... Wait a minute!! Isn't this large chunks of plot from "Sharpe's Tiger"? Will Sharpe experience déjà vu? Will Harper, like Hogan before him, baulk at calling Sharpe "Dick"? When did Harper's Isabella change her name to Ramona? I know that you've explained the "loose connections" between the novels and the films in previous replies to posts, but this time it really goes too far. Needless to say, I'll still be watching next week! Many thanks for several great series of books; please, PLEASE, resume the Starbuck chronicles soon! Douglas Hall