Bulletin Board

Mr. Cornwell, As a history buff and a writer I want to say I very much enjoy your stories. The content and accuracy and authenticity are superb. As a reader, I want to thank you for your writing, which is a whole different thing. And since I am a writer I very well know the difference. Few are in your league, and only one author, in my opinion, is your equal, and that is Parke Godwin. I write a weekly outdoor humor column that runs in several Texas newspapers, and a monthly column for Texas Fish & Game magazine, and I do freelance work for some other publications. And when I'm not writing, I read, and I never do much else if I can help it. I've read all your work I can find, and have enjoyed it immensely. So, I just wanted to say thank you for the hours of pleasure you have given me. And now I'll let you alone so you can quit wasting time reading this, and get back to work. Sincerely, Kendal Hemphill Mason, Texas PS - If you are interested, you can find some of my humor columns by searching the internet using my name.

You really should make the Warlord chronicles into films because when I read the books I imagine what the characters all look like and would be interested in what a film version would be like. Dan

Dear Bernard, You may remember me as a reviewer on the Oxford Times some years ago. I have now retired and am living in Lancashire - much more attractive countryside and real Sharpe country. I just wanted to thank you for the Pale Horseman and its predecessor. Another great series. Your research is as good as ever. Many thanks for your efforts - they are really appreciated both by myself and my son in law who is a Sharpe fanatic. Regards, Dave Hall PS: Have a great Christmas.

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I could not tell you how pleased I was to see The Pale Horseman on the shelvs, how do you do it? It seems only a short while ago I was reading The Last Kingdom. Uhtred's character just matures before your eyes, I love the way he relates to the ones he loves and understands and when he dislikes someone - well he gives them a touch of the verbals; for instance King Arthur - their banter makes me laugh out loud (it's like talking back to your boss in work). Uhtred is truly my idea of a young warrior. It will be interesting to see how life has changed him in your next book. I have always looked for books with happy endings (I know just like a woman) and have realised I have missed so much - the battle was won and that is what Uhtred does best. Fantastic I can't wait for your next book. Meanwhile I am going to read The Crowning Mercy then Stonehenge, that should keep me quiet for a bit (I know I ramble on). Thanks again. Kindest regards, Silvia

Dear Mr. Cornwell, A couple of weeks ago a copy of "Sharpe's Tiger" found its way into my hands and, having had nothing better to do at the time, I turned to the first page. What can I say? I'm up to "Sharpe's Eagle" now. And I fear that I might run out of 'Sharpe' books before Christmas. Anyway, the only other time I felt as well and truly hooked was when I stumbled across George MacDonald Fraser's "Flashman". As I understand it, Flashman's father too was one of those killing gentlemen at large in the Peninsular war (see 'Black Ajax' by GMF). Alone the thought that those two might have run across each other gives me a thrill. Thank you for the many hours of enjoyment already had and those still to come. By the way, I do hope that the royalties you receive for the sale of an ebook are at least equivalent to those for a paperback, since for reasons of space and spouse I'm forced to switch from physical books to the digital format. Best regards from Vienna, Austria, Georg Steck

Dear Mr Cornwell, I am a great fan of the Sharpe TV series which I have on DVD and now I have all the Sharpe books which I find much better than the films as the details are outstanding. Because of the Sharpe books I have also purchased and read all the Starbuck Chronicles, all the Grail Quest books and Stonehenge and I just wanted to say thank you as they are all fantastic. Simon

Mr. Cornwell, I first read one of your book about five years ago, (Sharpe's Battle I think), since then I have read through almost everything else you have written. I am a Huge 'Sharpe' fan, own the entire series, and have read each one countless times! I'm 19, studying English at Otago university, New Zealand, and am attempting to write books of my own in my 'spare' time. I simply wanted to thank you for being such a marvelous inspiration. It is because of your books that I have developed a yearning to produce books of my own, and I am also attempting historical fiction. If I could become half as successful with my own books I would be extremely happy! Anyway, thankyou again, and please keep up the great work. Jon Hoggard

Hello Mr Cornwell, love your work. I am teaching english in China and I have some students read your book Sharpes Honour. They do not quite understand but the they learn new words. A good teaching tool. I would like to suggest that you do a Robin Hood series and a Dick Turpin series. Perhaps a Robin Hood series would clear up the truth about him. Look forward to your next book, regards from Dongying, China. Nicholas Langrick

Dear Bernard: Your books are magnificent. Characters, history, romance, valor. We run out of words to express our admiration of your prodigious output. As a former rifleman of the RB the 95th or Sharpe's own as we are now being called. I joined from Liverpool to the Rifle Depot at Winchester in 1956 as a 16 year old boy entrant and ran full tilt into the British Army Class System. I now live in Williamsburg, Virginia and am currently writing about the role of the 60th Royal American Regiment in the Seven Years War or the French and Indian War as it's called here. Whilst living and soaking up the history of our famous regiment, its heroes and achievements I came across "SparrowHawk", the works of Edward Cline. Ed lives a few miles away at the revered battlefield of Yorktown and is currently finishing his 6th volume saga of pre-revolutionary fiction which will, I am sure, compliment your own wonderful stories. Ed's web site is www.edwardcline.com. Sorry about being so long winded, but have meant to drop you a line for ages. I will close by saying that you and Ed Cline are two of the finest writers of adventure stories that it has been my pleasure to read. Sincerely, Robert Laurence

I realize you're a busy man so I won't take up too much of your time. I just want you to know how much I enjoy your work. I've read just about all your work, not the Sharpe books though, but just about everything else. Last night I finished Stormchild, I thought it was wonderful. Tonight I've begun Scoundrel, what an excellent book. I'm only sorry I didn't read it sooner. The next book I plan to read is the Last Kingdom then, of course, I'll read the follow up. Once again I thank you for the hours of entertainment you have given me. Keep up the good work.. always looking foward to your new books. Brian Falk