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I'm just finihing the last Sharpe novel, alas. It surprises me that the question of "more Richard Sharpe please?" isn't in the FAQ's ( at least not as far as I read ). Anyway, I liked the Sharpe books, the Archer series, and the Arthur stuff. Sorry, I couldn't finish the Starbuck books. I realize you have to make people interesting, but they were way overdone I thought.(as was Hakeswill I might add---and I was soooo glad when you finally disposed of him after way too many come-backs! But bravo for lots of fun reading! Thanks! Again, any more Sharpe in the works? Dennis Waite

Dear Mr Cornwell, I live in Portugal, and I was first attracted to Sharp's adventures after buying the first translation into portuguese of Sharp's Rifles. The following three books of Sharp's series are now translated, being your local editor more focused in choosing books where the action is set in Portugal, rather than on the military career of Wellington& But by the time I finished reading my first Sharp's book I had to jump to an international bookstore (Fnac) and start buying UK and US editions to continue reading. I just couldn't stop& and when I could not get the following books in Portugal, I searched for it whenever I was abroad, or I ordered it from Amazon.co.uk until I read them all, from India to Chile. I am now amazed with the two first books of the Saxon stories. Uthred is another great hero of yours, and I just can't stop reading. I am about to finish The Pale Horseman (US version) after reading the Last Kingdom in its portuguese translated version. Although english is not my mother tongue, I don't mind reading in english, and it helps me to increase my vocabulary... from time to time I have to deduct the meaning of a word, but everytime I check it on the dictionary, I come to the conclusion that I did the right guess and I lost my time checking it... The funny thing is that because of your ability to chain your readers to your heroes, my eldest son is also continuing furiously reading your novels, even in english, to the astonishement of my family and friends. No big deal, you might think... But it is indeed a feat to a boy that a couple years ago used to say "I hate reading" and now, because of Harry Potter and Sharpe, reads it all, no matter the language! Thank you for helping me educating my boy, giving him the joy of reading, and thank you for offering me so many enjoyable hours in the company of my & your's & our (!) Heroes!!! I love your books! Please, be quick issuing the third volume of Uthred's saga (please) Francisco Mendes

Mr Cornwell, just a brief note from down here in the Antipodes to say how much I have enjoyed your writings. To date I have read your Grail Quest, Stonehenge, Arthur books & currently undertaking a journey through the Saxon stories. Keep up the great work, your propensity for detail of the times you write about astound me & I continue to enjoy them with much anticipation for the ride ahead. Best wishes from Terra Australis the great land down-under...

A note of gratitude for dedicating A Pale Horseman to George MacDonald Fraser. I discovered him through the pages of Playboy in 1975. I have all of his books and have gifted his words to many. I discovered you (the moment is clear in memory) in the Austin Public Library in 1998 (what took me so long.) I have since read all of your books and also gifted you to many. Keep writing and I'll keep reading. Warm regards, Tom

Dear Sir, A couple of years ago (though i don't suppose you remember as it was a long time ago), I contacted you after I had read 'Harlequin'a book that I had recieved for my 13th birthday, to tell you how impressed i was. I then expressed how i intended to read the rest of that series. Well now i must confess that i am a big fan of your works and now have read and own the whole sharpe series as well. Every single one. All i can say is that i think your books are truly excellent. I have always loved history and literature but your books have opened up whole new world for me, and as a result i am really interested in both the Medieval and Napoleonic time periods. Your books are truly amazing and stand up to much re-reading. soon i intend to start on the rest of your books. Sorry to spill my guts, but i have to say that you are and excellant writer and have awakened in me a real passion for literature, All the best and keep writing! David

Firstly I was very thrilled and pleased to meet you when you came to Nottingham at Waterstone and you signed your book The Pale Horseman for me. I read in my copy of the SAS "the bulletin" issue 58 that you have or are writing a continuation of the Ultred & King Alfred saga, when are you expecting it to be published and on sale. Looking forward to reading this and your forthcoming Sharpe and seeing the new Sharpe film. Many thanks for many hours of enthrolling and gripping reading. Regards Alan

HELLO! I STUMBLED ON YOU QUITE BY ACCIDENT AND WAS THRILLED. I HAVE BEEN AVOIDING WRITING MY OWN BOOK BECAUSE IT IS NOT ANY FUN AND SO SCAVENGED THE LOCAL LIBRARY. FINDING THE VHS TAPES OF SHARPE, (ONLY 10), I SOUGHT YOUR SHELF IN THE BOOK SECTION AND AM NOW AS A WELL FED CALF. THANK YOU, PATRICIA

I buy, read, give and really really like all your books, Sharpe the most. Thank you for being an historical novelist, you are a great storyteller, I always feel more knowledgable after reading your books. Best wishes to you, Drew Young in Indiana

Just finshed "Redcoat", like all your books but this the best yet. Thanks, Bill Smith

Always like your books, enjoying your present series about Vikings, England, Alfred the Great etc. At the risk of violating your disclaimer it's always seemed to me a series about Viking exploratons, battles, ships and marine technology; a sort of Horatio Hornblower 850-900 A D would be great. Keep up the good work. Mort Aulls