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Dear Bernard, RE: Request from JH for more 'love and lust' in your novels. Please don't. Ed

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I have been reading your novels of the Arthurian legend and I felt the need to tell you how moved I have been by your writing. I am a young reader, who at the age of 22, had forgotten the joys that could be had from such well written literature. There is nothing I love more than a heartfelt and unique story. Being a huge fan of medieval fantasy and fact, I have held the legends of Arthur close to my heart for quite some time now. I have tried to find the one book that would paint a clear picture of Arthur's imaginative world. Books such as La Morte D'Arthur, and The Once and Future King were truly classic, but your view of the legend is far more believeable and in essence far more captivating. I admit that until I started reading The Winter King I had not finished a book in quite a while. I am now reading Enemy of God, and can't wait for the climactic Excalibur. Thank you for your attention to detail, and knowledge of subject matter, and most of all thank you for telling an epic story that does justice to the myth. I cannot give your work enough accolades. Without a doubt you are a master of your craft. Also, I have to say that your Arthur books would make a great film trilogy. Just as I had yet to read a satisfying Arthurian book until The Winter King, I have yet to see a satisfying film of the Arthurian legend. I suppose anything is possible with cinema these days. Anyway, I wish you best of luck (not that you need it) on all future writings. Now I must go begin part 3 of Enemy of God:). Steven Rials

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I'm 39 years old and live in Southern California. Last year I picked up the hardcover Heretic which had me completely enthralled, then immediately read The Archer's Tale, Vagabond, and Heretic again...followed by Redcoat, Gallow's Thief, and Stonehenge. I then purchased The Winter King and Rebel but was still reading Cloud of Sparrows by Takashi Matsuoka (highly recommended!) and found The Last Kingdom which I just finished and adored...especially considering it involves my Scandinavian ancestors (my last name was originally spelled Lugenbühl). My God, but you are a gifted and talented writer! Thank you, sir, for the hours of entertainment and enlightenment that your books offer. I look forward with much enthusiasm to The Pale Rider, and in the meantime will gleefully delve into the Sharpe series, the Starbuck Chronicles and the Warlord Chronicles. Thanks again, ~Robert Lugibihl

Hello Mr. Cornwell I have posted a comment after every one or two books, or series of books, of yours that I read. I just finished Battle Flag, and I thought it was sensational. The dialects used by the southern soldiers were improved over the first two books as well. I was born and raised in Fairfax, Virginia, just a few miles from Manassas and the Bull Run. I attended a couple of the annual re-enactments of the two battles, but they were small-time affairs, confusing and never gave me a real idea of the momentous and furious fighting that had taken place practically right under my feet. I look forward to reading the Bloody Ground, I expect it's about Antietam? I've been there, too, but never knew much about it. Last time I wrote I mentioned that Sharpe has many of the things that a great soldier should have, such as rifles, a sword, an enemy, revenge, a siege, etc., and that I thought it would be cool if he got a hold of some cannons to get himself out of a jam somehow. Here's some more things he could have: fury; a charge; a victory; slaughter; command; a stand; a mission; diamonds; glory; rage; valor; combat; judgement; a campaign; a search; a quest; defense; a raid; a nemesis; some bait; comrades; a dilemma; a standard; a flag; a rout; a pistol; cunning; and maybe, just temporarily, a horse. Just to help you out since you have written so many Sharpe books that you're bound to start running out of things for Sharpe to have in the titles pretty soon. Keep on writing, please. Dan Pulju

First of all I would like to thank you for devoting your life to writing, so that people like myself can be entertained, reading has always been a passion for me, and to find an author that writes so many books is wonderful. Unfortunately were it not for the "Sharpe" series I may not have found your books on my book store shelves, as for the longest time I was only reading mysteries, as the historical ones were mostly romance, and it does not appeal to me. At the present time I am reading "a crowning mercy" after reading "Fallen Angels", so had to order the mercy one in. I hope you will write more books on the Lazendar family, but if not I'm sure I will find more of your books to read instead. I hope you keep writing for many years to come, and trust more of the "sharpe" books will be coming, I read all of them this past winter, and kept one unread, for when I cannot stand being without reading a sharpe book. Eleanora McKenzie British Columbia Canada

Thought the following link may amuse you. Love the books by the way. www.lego-sharpe.co.uk/. John McGuirk

I am reading Stonehenge (in Spanish). Thanks. I like it very much. Congratulations, Sir.
Ramiro Diez

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I have read twenty-nine of your books. I absolutely loved the Sharpe series and thought you could not get any better. Then, this winter, I read all three of your King Arthur books back-to-back and changed my mind. They are superb. Well, I just finished The Last Kingdom and have to yet again alter my opinion. You just keep on outdoing your prior efforts. I introduced my 38 year old son to your books and now he's as hooked on them as I am. Keep up the great work. We love 'em. Stuart Carter

I would just like to comment that it is an absolute pleasure reading your novels. I am fascinated in History esp English. I know when I am reading a good book when I feel that I am actually there witnessing the story. So far every one of your books I have felt like this, and can't put them down. Thankyou, and I eagerley await to read any new books you write in the future. Lee Trimmer

I just finished reading the Warlord chronicles, and I must tell you they are the best books I have ever read. I am disappointed that I am finished with the story, I feel as if Derfel is a friend of mine and I have lost him. You are a great writer and that was a phenominal story. I am going to start reading the Sharpe stories, but the Arthur books are a tough act to follow.

Jimmy Salerno