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George Washington: There are now several good history and "Novels of History" out that show how important George Washington actually WAS to the American War for Independance. One of the actual "History" books is "1776". The two volume Revolutionary War novel series by Jeff Sharra (Who also has done a great "Novel" series on the US Civil War {Gods & Generals & Last Full Measure}and the little known war with Mexico in "Gone For Soldiers") follows characters such as Washington, Franklin, Greene, Cornwallis, Clinton and the Howe brothers from the battles of Lexington/Concord, Bunker Hill through the siege of Yorktown. Sam

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I have been an avid fiction reader for 35 years, but had not read any of your books until 6 month ago. I must say that you are now my favorite author! I started out reading about Thomas and finished that series. It was with some trepidation that I started reading Sharpe's Tiger. Would Sharpe measure up to Thomas? Needless to say, Sharpe is my new hero! Thank you so much for being a great writer. I now have my two boys, aged 13 and 15 reading your books. Best Regards, Ron Ward

Dear Mr Cornwell, I've just finished reading Harlequin and I had to write and thank you for what you do! I haven't been so immersed in a story since reading your Arthurian series last year and can't wait to get hold of Vagabond. As a budding writer I appreciate the level of effort it takes to make something seem so effortless, but the fact you enjoy what you do really comes across and is incredibly inspiring. Thank you also for what your advice to writers. There is so much information on the web about 'how to write' it is easy to become bogged down and uncertain of whether or not you are writing 'right' but in my opinion no one can really tell you how to, only that it can be done. I just love that you love what you do and you aren't afraid to say it...people forget to tell us groundlings about the joys of writing. I actually felt guilty in the beginning because I enjoyed it so much! Maybe when I'm paid to do it it won't feel so illicit. Anyway, I don't mean to take up more of your time, I just wanted my voice to join the many others of gratitude that I have found your stories. Yours sincerely, Elizabeth Beckett Sydney, Australia

Mr Cornwell: I'm working my way through the "Sharpe" series and have finished 15 of the 20. A most excellent series and full of historical facts. I note that Major Ducos is Sharpe's newest adversary and is much better than Sgt Hawkswill. Every hero needs an antagonist. Have just read "The Last Kingdom" and found it to be at minimum as good as the "Sharpe" story. Unfortunately I now have to wait six months for "The Pale Horseman". Destiny is all... Bill Stewart

I have just finished the Last Kingdom and was totally absorbed for a week while I read it. Coming from Northumberland it was fascinating to read what it must have been like over a thousand years ago, I am a frequent visitor to Bamburgh castle and hope Uhtred gets his dream in the Pale Horseman. Many Thanks, Jonny Falcon

I have just finished The Last Kingdom and found it fascinating. Ubba has appeared in my life again. I know where Hubba was possibly buried near Cannington but the burial mound has been flattened . Wouldn't it be great if he was actually found buried near to the site of his last battle. I also went to King Alfred School in Somerset. I think time team should investigate into this and hopfully find your lost viking warlard. Russell Dyson

Mr. Cornwell, I have just completed reading all of your Sharpe Books including the two short stories. I have really enjoyed them all and I am sorry that there are no more to read. I have in between reading Sharpe read your Gallows Thief and I am now on Heretic. I must admit that having once see Sean Bean as Sharpe that is how I see him whilst I was reading. I like to read all the books of an author once I start. Like I first read all of Nevil Shutes, Ian Flemming and then Jeffery Archer. So I have quite a few of yours to get into. Anyway thank you for some excellent reading. If you do do anymore Sharpes I'll be there. All the best Alan Bingham

Dear Mr Cornwell, You are my very most favourite author. Your books have made me read more into History and has made me study much harder in my history exam. Your books are most popular at my school as everyone I know has read one and they all have the same opinion as me. I would like to mention that I hope you continue to write more about Sharpe and Thomas of Hookton. It has also made me consider taking a career in history and possibly becoming a writer. Many thanks James Elkins.

Dear Mr. Cornwall, I just finished Sharpes Escape and I wanted to thank you for writing such a wonderful series of books. They take you back in time in such an exciting way that I hate to put the books down. There has been may a late night (and sleepy day) because I had to finish one more chapter to see how Sharpe and Harper will get out of the trouble they are in. I envy your writing ability and the way you entwine these two characters into actual history. I think that is what I find so fascinating about your books. I hope that you are planning to write more, because I will surely read them Keep up the great and imaginative work. Gillian

I just finished the Grail Quest series and wanted to tell you that I think I enjoyed these books more than any others I have read, certainly in this genre, in a long time. Thomas of Hookton and other characters were fascinating and I liked them because there were no completely "good" men and women characters and few"Bad" ones. I appreciated their flaws and their dark sides. I read the FAQ's on this site and was disappointed to see there will be no more Thomas of Hookton. I read that you thought you "wanted too much for him" but I think he has enough depth for more than one more book.And he is still young! I saw the Sharpe series with Sean Bean and now will read those and some of your others, but I did love this series and almost hated to end it! Please consider resurrecting Thomas of Hookton & company. Deborah Capuano