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Dear Mr. Cornwell, I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your books Redcoat and the Starbuck Chronicles. (I really hope Starbuck decides to march again sometime!). My dad, Robert, also really likes your books. He's read the whole Sharpe series and Redcoat. Thanks for taking time to read my note. Sincerely, Megan D. Hamsher

Mr Cornwell My wife bought a copy of The Pale Horseman when you visited Sunderland on 7th October 2005. You kindly wrote Happy Birthday in it for me. What a very kind thing for you to do. It felt like a personal message from you to me. Thank you. I can say that I thouroughly enjoy your writing, as my father introduced me to you some years ago with the Sharpe novels. You transport the reader into the front line effortlessly. May thanks again for making my 41st birthday gift something very special. You are a GENTLEMAN. Kindest regards to you and your family. Peter Jones

Dear Mr Cornwell, just a quick note to tell you how much I enjoyed The Last Kingdom. I have been reading a lot of work from Dean Koontz for a number of years, but as I have always been very interested in history, I thought I would give your book a go. I'm so glad I did!!! I have never enjoyed a novel so much in all my life, so thank you very much! I am more interested in the 12th to 15th century, and so I'm going to have a go at the Grail, Starbuck and Warlord Chronicles. And I have ordered my copy of the Pale Horseman, which I cannot wait to receive! I'm sure you get this sort of email all the time, but I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your work. Best regards for the future! Mr Adam Membry.

Q: Hi - just finished the Pale Horseman (or Dervel rides again, as my Dad calls it...) What always strikes me about all of your books is the celebration of being a warrior, or perhaps just the celebration of manhood... If you had your time again would you ever consider a soldiers life? Just to feel that battle song yourself perhaps? Do you feel that you've missed out in not living that life (I do - much more so when I read your books!) Also the (totally understandable) revulsion to organised religion. Too many wars fought over that. And finally the celebration of the Celts. Can one be too Irish?? I wish you well - you opened my eyes to a history or Britain I never imagined, and now actively persue. Look after yourself. Martin

Dear Mr. Cornwell, Just a few lines to thank you for the Warlord Chronicles, which I finished a few months. They were far and away the best books I have ever read on that mysterious era in British history. It may well be that, given the many problems we face in understanding those times, that from now on teachers may suggest the trilogy as recommended reading for their students! No, I'm serious! As regards being a warrior; all of us who have not wished we were, and those that were wishing otherwise. Most of the time, anyway. Finally, what does Martin - the last fan - mean when he writes "And finally the celebration of the Celts. Can one be too Irish??" I don't understand that last line; however, I would point out that though they had (have) a Celtic culture and language, the Irish are not Celts. That's my two cents worth. Thanks again. I very much look forward to the Alfred Trilogy. Is mise, Adrian

Hello I just thought I'd say thanks for the Sharpe books. The first one I read was Sharpe's Escape. I've tried to read them all in order, I'm up to Sharpe's Regiment. Sadly I bought the dvds too and couldn't help watching them. I must say the battles in the book are far bigger. Well I'm gonna go read in a minute just got back from work.. bloody night shifts, the books keep me going :) do you recommend any other books which are similar to yours? I read the Gun by C.s Forseter that was ok. anyways just thought I'd say hello and thanks. have a good day. Alex Burgess

Whenever we heard of your health issues, we, the young and vibrant members of www.hookton.com (who are always open to new members by the way, cheap plug) were simultaneously anxious and overjoyed: anxious over the inherent danger of the problem; overjoyed at your good news! So, as a small token of the respect and admiration we have for you, we collected our thoughts and well-wishes together to give to you. So, without further ado, have at it big lad: Derfelbane

Glad to hear you are out of the woods Bernard, wishing you all the best in your future health and, of course, in your literary career!Thank you for the stories, keep them coming! Allyn Mills. petercoon

Bravo Bernard!! May your victory over cancer be for good and may your days with Judy be long and filled with happiness. We love you and are praying for you! - Jonathan Gunslinger

Was very relieved to hear you're back to good health! That is great news indeed. Thank you for the many hours of enjoyment you've given me over the years, and I hope there are many more books in your future. Warmest wishes!! Tom Stewart. Trancavel

I must say that I was very happy to hear about your new found health. Your books have inspired me so much, and like many other devoted fans. May you continue to write books and that your wisdom may be carried out to the next generations... Wishing you well, Frédéric-Guillaume Rollet Loki

Glad to hear you bested the dreaded Cancer, may you live a long and happy life. Thanks for all the enjoyment you have given me over the years, you're the world's number one at historical fiction. Andy Aelfric

Glad you're feeling better, very, very best wishes for a total recovery Tonyblack

My sincere best wishes go to you on your recovery from this awful sickness. Thank you for the many hours of entertainment and education you have provided me with over the years. Good luck for the future.Tony. Lord Benodin

Great news about you being better, hope that it never bothers you again. Ben Dunleavy

Hello, I'm currently devouring Pale Horseman and wonderful stuff it is, too! Uhtred is a fascinating character, not as noble, I think, as Derfel (who remains my favourite of your 'heroes'.) Here we are, back again in Merlin's lands of Avalon and you can hear his words haunting Alfred and Uthred's lives: 'Fate is inexorable.' You have also managed to make the Christians even worse than ever and like Uthred I am exasperated at their perfidious stupidity and greed. Great stuff - thanks. Jeremy Griffiths

Just a quick note of thanks Mr Cornwell. I was unable to make the book signing in Nottingham so my wife contacted the store and to make a longish story short my signed book arrived the other day. Once agian thanks and (I have never said this to another man before) thanks for the hours of pleasure you have given me over the years. cheers Ty M Peel

I just wanted to write a quick thank you for your latest book 'The Pale Horseman' - it is another great book which I read cover to cover in 24 hours, despite having exams next week and three young children :) It is a shame that, on your book tour of the UK, you are not visiting the bookshop in Chippenham. So much of your book is set there! I will also admit to having a ulterior motive - Chippenham is only 4 miles from me and it is difficult to for me to get to the places on your tour with three children in tow! I have your books in hardback and they would be a tad expensive for me to post so I will have to go without until you come to the UK again. Again, many thanks for all of your great books. They are inspirational and are obviously very well researched. If you come to Chippenham again to do some research, e-mail me and pop in for a cup of tea! But, I think that phase of the story is complete. Thanks again.
Michelle Wileman

My partner Kaye came to see you today (5 Oct) at Waterstone's in Leadenhall Street, and you very kindly signed your book as BJ, to BJ. (BJ being MY nickname!) I'm really sorry I couldn't be there having been a great fan of the Sharpe series. Congratulations on having done for the army what C S Forester did for the RN - I don't know where you find the time to do the research! Yours, in awe, and thank you. BJ