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Mr. Cornwell, Two of the earliest in the Sharpe series, Sharpes Devil and A Crowning Mercy are the only books left that I have not read. The journey is almost over and I am depressed knowing I will have to wait for your works. I read one of your fan letters back 4 months ago and was disappointed when you expressed a desire to continue the Sharpe series at the expense of the Nathaniel Starbuck series. I study the American Civil War (hobby) and was delighted to be taken on that glorious ride with Nathaniel and all of his associates. My 1st Sharpe book was the Rifles and within minutes I was a prisoner to the series. Your research for Sharpes' Armies shows me the influence those armies had on the Union and Confederate Armies. The plots you contrive are only equaled by the characters you develop. From the redcoat Sam, the loyal Derfel, tenacious Thomas and of course Richard to their most wicked and vile enemies like Hakeswell, Lancelot and von Rellsteb, your style and consistency has few equals. I am involved in a Civil War posts where certain aspects of the western theater are debated by e-mail(at your own time). Very enlightening as to opinions and info from CW scholars and hobbyists.If your interested, just asks. Stay healthy,stay away from moving trees and don't go to the Keys. Respectfully, John Hooper

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I am sure that you are inundated with hundreds of these "contact us" forms throughout your day -- and I do not want to take you away from your work creating your wonderful tales. However, I feel compelled to tell you that I trully appreciate your work have enjoyed each of your novels. Thank You, Joe Austin

Mr Cornwell, I have read all of the Sharpe books, the Starbuck chronicles and The Grail Quest set. Enjoyed reading them all, you make the person seem as if they were a living person. The history note at the back of each book is always very interesting , have gained a lot of knowledge of the times. Regards Hartley

Dear Bernard, Iv'e just finished 'Stormchild'. 'Brilliant', couldn't put it down! more please. Frank Duerden

Your Books Sir, are simply put the Best! They remind me of Frienships, old loves, Long gone family and Friends. They put a smile on my face every time I get to read one. I think the best part of the books are that we can become one of the Characters. We can even come to love the Bad guy, Obadiah. Thanks again and as we say in the Brooklyn NY bars "Keep 'em Coming". Dan Iburg Retired NYPD_BSTF

Hi Bernard, Fallen Angels was very good.It seems that roughly 150 years separate the two Campions, from Crowning Mercy and Fallen Angels. So you could create a third in the 1930's. Perhaps similar in concept to the film 'Cristobel'. Call it 'Albion Regained' and set it around Munich 1938. As I recall 'she' married a Nazi sympathiser and went back to the not so glorious fatherland in the mid 30's. But she does survive. I am reading the Last Kingdom. You should be very proud, it is exceptionally good. Rgds GFSmart

Hello Mr Cornwell. I am an 'Essex Man' like yourself. The Peculiar People, as I'm sure you know, had a chapel in Corringham near where I now live. They were as you say 'very peculiar' but nonetheless had a good name in the area. I am an admirer of all your work but particularly what I call your 'Dark Ages' novels. I eagerly await 'The Pale Horseman' and would dearly love to know how Derfel got from the beach at Camlann to the monastry at Dinnewrac. I am also convinced that somehow or another he had the last laugh on Sansum. I am a bit of a folklorist and have managed to put together a novel of my own based on Fairy Lore and somewhat questionable science. I've called it 'Behind the Moon'. Do keep your eye open for it. If it ever gets into print I think you would enjoy it. Thank you for your wonderful writing and more power to your pen. John Kempster

I really enjoy reading your books and own all of the grail quest. As you can probably tell I live in New Zealand and it is really hard to get hold of your books but when ever one is released I either buy it or get it out from the library. I have read "The Last Kingdom" and "Stonehenge" and I really enjoyed reading them. Your characters are really well defined and the plot is always thrilling, with a twist at the end of each book. William Lovell

Just wanted to say that I love your books. I just finished listening to your most recent book "The Last Kingdom" on Audiodisc and it is right up to snuff with your other writings. I do hope that Tom Sellwood will be narrating your next book because he's excellent! It's almost as much fun to listen to him read your book as it is to read it myself. Dave Aldinger

Dear Bernard, I am a history teacher, mainly of political science and I just wanted to say that I am enjoying the book Redcoat. I teach Political Science and it is hard sometimes to relate " the other side" of the American Revolution. I require my students to read political books and hope some of them choose your book. I am also curious if you plan any more books to this period. I hope you don't mind but your book and Jeff Shaara's series are about the best I have read that don't seem like a drab historical accounting. I think these types of books are important ( even if fiction) to bring history alive and show that things in the past still have relavance today. keep writing and I promise to keep reading. I am about half way through the Sharpe series. it has given me a new apprieciation of the napoleonic wars. sincerely, Joe Barsic