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Bernard, I'm glad to see you've moved from "not any time soon" to "I am considering" re a sequel to Gallows Thief. I'd like to add my voice to a call for more of Rider Sandman, Rev Lord Alexander Pleydell and cricket. Dianne


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Dear Bernard, Your books were referred to me by a friend, after i had commented that i had not found a writer whose works i enjoyed more then James Clavell. He advised that i might find your Sharpe series enjoyable. James Clavell is a tough writer to beat. I greatly enjoyed his asian saga, and to be honest upon opening my first Sharpe book (Sharpes Triumph) i did not have 'great expectations' (another good author). 15 pages into Sharpes Triumph and i was hooked. I am now up to Sharpes Sword, and i cannot wait until Sharpes meeting with Napolean in Sharpes Devil. I've also purchased the DVD series off EBAY, however i will not watch it until i have finished reading the books. I only hope the DVD's do your works justice. I imagine you get more then a few letters of praise. However here is one of thanks! Thank you for writing such an engaging series, and informative series, with such real and intrigueing characters. Yours in gratitude, Ben DUNN


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Mr Cornwell, my grandma would have been amazed that I'm able to leave this note for you. We both avidly read Sharpe books. My thanks to you that she was able to enjoy them.When Winter King came out I bought the book for her as a christmas gift. She passed away before she could read it, we put it with her when she was cremated just like a saxon. My many thanks for your books and Ragnar is the best. Wishing you and your family fruitfull years. Lucas Demaine Payton


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I am a retired US Army officer, and so I have an appreciation for "the fog of war" (thank you John Keegan). I discovered your Sharpe series while recouperating after an injury. In my boredom, I actually turned on the TV and there he was - Richard Sharpe. I was struck by the authentic nature of the action and the brilliant story lines. I immediately instructed anyone who would listed to a broken Colonel, to ge me some "Sharpe books". They did, and I devoured them. I'm still reading your books (and others)and have enjoyed every one of them. I know you get lots of letters and emails asking for something, this one is a bit different. I just had to say that you've brought me so much enjoyment, and I hope that you continue to far into the future. N.B. I've passed all of your books that I have read to veteran's centers and hospitals. Old soldiers love a good yarn! God bless.
Angelo Severino

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Mr. Cornwell, It was not until I finished my undergraduate degree ('89) that I began reading for pleasure. As I travel much, I often listen to books on tape, and have listened to hundreds of authors. Your books, however, I save to read from the hard copy, as it seems frivolous to just churn through one without savoring. I am sitting in my local library in Naperville, IL and just completed "Vagabond". Another triumph! Thank you for creating a greater interest in history through your stories. It usually spurs me to go and do more research on the period and characters you reference. Regards, Bill


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Dear mr. Cornwell, Ruth Lawler Kasilof, Alaska is asking about the title "the Great" also referring to Canute. He is called the Great by us Danes, and also by Wikipedia (encyclopedia). He was king of all of England including Wessex, Denmark, Norway, Schlesvig and Pommern. He is unfortunately burried in Winchester Cathedral, and not in Roskilde with the rest of the Danish Kings. Best regards, Bjarne Stigsby, Denmark


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I would just like to say that, as a huge history buff, I absolutly love your books and I wish you the best of luck in your career and definitely kepp them coming. Thanks -Stephen


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Dear mister Cornwell, thank you one time again. Presently I am reading "The last kingdom" and cannot pull myself away from it. Reading it in the subway, reading it while walking down the street. Thinking what is going to happen to the characters next. That guy Uthred, I like him less than than I liked Derfel or Thomas of Hookton. Probably this is because the stupid kid positively does not want to learn to read and to write. (Just kidding). :-)) You know, this is a good thing that in the world there is a writer like you. Thanks and keep it up. Alexander D


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Just been listening to the Last Kingdom on a long motorway journey with my 10 year old. He said that it is the best story he has ever heard - it even beats all the Harry Potter books he has heard! Praise indeed from an avid Harry Potter fan. Can't wait to listen to the next one. I hope it's on CD as my son has Dyslexia and this is a good way of making sure that he experiences the pure thrill of becoming absorbed in a great book.
Yvonne Lynn


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I have read and enjoyed all of your books and seen the movies. Thank you. When I was young and a member of the Boy Scouts here in the U.S., I seem to remember that a "pace" was defined as "two full steps", not "one long step". Does this mean that you will have to go back and rewrite all of your stories that use the "pace" as a measurement? Just kidding! Keep up the good work! Don Baker, Rockford, Illinois USA

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Sue your erstwhile scoutmaster for egregiously misleading you. A pace is a single step. Always has been! Or perhaps he reckoned a small boy's pace was half an adult's? Whatever, he should be drummed out of the Scouts for distorting your young and impressionable minds.