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Dear Mr. Cornwell, I am a great fan of your work, especially the Sharpe series. I remember first reading Sharpes rifles when I was in the Australian Army in the late 1980's sitting in my Leopard Tank out on exercise. I haven't been able to stop reading the rest of the series. We have finally just got Sharpe and Harper marching across our tv sets for the first time. What a blast. Sean Bean was the perfect choise. I would just like to say you write a terrific book. Next time your in Australia come over for a Barbarque. Thanks. Regards. Pete Mailes (Australia)


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Hello Mr. Cornwell, I am enjoying your stories about Richard Sharpe and hope to read many more. So far I have gone through almost everyone of his adventures since he returned to England from India and have even read one of the India books. There is only one thing I have a problem with and that is his imitation of Captain Kirk, wherein it seems he meets a new women in just about every book and then falls in love. As strong a character as he seems to be and as I would imagine him to be it would have made much more sense for him to have found one or at the very most two women that he truly loved and that would be it. It appears that the only area of his life he seems to be weak in is his penchant for falling for every skirt that comes along. Other than that I am an admirer of both his and yours. Keep up the great writing. By the way, I wish that the films about Sharpe were more true to your writing. I don't think that they gave the film as much oomph as your books merited. Not only that Sean Bean did not suit the character. for one thing, he was blond and Sharpe has black hair. Any way I remain a loyal fan, Fred


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Dear Mr. Cornwell, I wanted to say that your books are the most enjoyable reads. I am a history buff and your stories have sent me in directions I might not otherwise have gone. I travel with my job and find that after you publish a book, I have a new battlefield to go see. Great idea with the photo gallery tied to the books. Would love to see more of that if you travel to new areas. As I live in Virginia, the Starbuck Chronicles have been great. In fact, I walked the First Manassas trail today. I have two boys and I can't wait till they are old enough to read these books. No manuscript or ideas...just wanted to say keep up the great work. One suggestion if you go back to the Starbuck Chronicles...it would be great for you to give a talk at the actual battlefield. Looking forward to the next one... Bill Watts, Manassas, Virginia


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Dear Mr.Cornwell, my name is Kevin Ray and I live in Airdrie Alberta,Canada. In August of 2004 I just picked up one of your books from my brother's room and started reading and I haven't been able to stop. I've read 18 of your Sharpe books since then. I can't wait to finish school and visit all of these historic sites like Badajoz and Waterloo. Sincerely, Kevin Ray.


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Hi Mr Cornwell, I'm just writing a quick note to say thanks for signing my copy of Sharpe's Battle when you came to the Royal Atrtillery museum yesterday. I had a really good weekend. It's only fair to say that it was Sharpe who got me into the re-enacting in the first place and it was really good to finally meet his creator. I do have a confeesion to make, however. My friends and I used to go round a mate's house every week for a bit of a chat and one evening someone suggested we watch a video, so our host put Sharpe's Siege in the video player. I sat throught the whole thing wondering what the point was. A couple of days later I borrowed the book Sharpe' Revenge from the local library and read it. I didn't understand a word (Revenge is the WORST book to start with, you can start with any of the others, but you do have to read Siege before Revenge), I didn't have a clue wht was going on, but I liked the writing. despite that, I wasn't going to read another Sharpe book...until I walked into my local bookshop three weeks later and walked out with Sharpe's Tiger - honestly bought and paid for, I hasten to add. I have since collected the series and am on tenterhooks waiting for the next book. I've probably bored you stiff by now, so I will just say thanks once again for a really enjoyable weekend, which could only have come about because you once wanted to write a book about a rifleman. Thanks, Rfn Keri, 5/60th, (not retired!)


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Recently I started reading the Sharpes series. I am currently enjoying Sharpe's Sword. I have all the books up to number 11-Waterloo. I have been an avid WWII history nut, but had never paid much attention to the time surronding the Napoleonic Wars. Your books are indeed a wonderfull, and have enlightened my of a style of warfare I was not aware. The forming up of the square to repell cavalry, the bashing of the horses nose to fend off the first blow of a mounted man. I just want to say thanks for writing them. It has opened up a whole new chapter of history for me. I remember the old Avalon Hill war games, and I always played Squad Leader, anzer Blitz, etc. Maybe I'll try may hand a Waterloo. Thanks Again Paul Gaertner


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I stumbled across your work while stationed in Germany back in the early 90's. I decided to write you now because I have enjoyed your recent novels. Your use of language has matured to the point that I can read your words and not notice the writing. It's difficult to find fiction that will tell a good story without telling me how to feel while reading it. The craft intrigues me and I enjoy losing myself in your worlds. For the many hours of escape your work have given me, I wish to acknowledge a job well done. I look forward to the next one.
Richard Gallow


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I have loved that Starbuck Chronicles. I cannot wait for the next adventure! I look forward to reading your other works in the meantime! Dr. Clay Hallmark Marion, Arkansas


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Dear Mr. Cornwell. You must get this all the time, I've read your bulletin board and its full of thank you's but I need to thank you too. I read The Warlord trilogy last year and found them to be the best three books I have ever read, I never thought anyone could exceed the written works of JR Tolkien but you have. So much so that you have inspired me to write my own novel!! Your books have affected me so much, thank you, I treasure them dearly. Good Luck in all your future projects! Thanks again Anna


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Mr Cornwell, one of your letters ask's about books of the 95th rifles, I can recommend 'Rifles' by Mark Urban, it is a full account of the 95th from conception to Waterloo. PS keep up the excellent work. Kev Roberts