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I was at your appearance last winter in Atlanta at the Margret Mitchel House. As I mentioned in my question to you about your thrillers I flew to Santiago the next day and cruised from Valpariso through the Chilean fiords and around Cape Horn to Buenos Aires. This trip was inspired by Stormchild. I have also taken a trip to Portugal and enjoyed reading your latest 2 Sharpe's books about this great country. I usually pass on your books to my grandson who also has enjoyed them. Keep up the good work. I am looking forward to 'The Pale Horseman', although I wouldn't mind seeing some more sailing thrillers. I sail a Horizon Cat on Lake Lanier. Richard Kimball

A benefit of reading several series is the little pleasures of finding a connection between the two. Patrick Lassan. Glad to have a glimpse, wondering if he'll ever get a book of his own. Sounds like he had plenty of his own adventures.
A. Shie

Thank you for writing some of the most interesting novels I have read. I espcialy lke that you list a bibliography and historical notes. I was (before I had to reduce my belongings) able to go to my book shelves and pick up books .i.e. Lady Langford and read them again with new eyes. Now I have to depend on books in large print and the San Francisco public library. I am just starting the first book on Alfred the Great. You cannot know how important your books are to me. I even learned to overlook that Sean Bean did not have black hair! June Price

Hi Bernard! ~Just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed your talk on King Arthur at the Brewster Library. Before I heard your talk, my only knowledge of the legend was based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail -- and the Tintagel Tourist Board. I'm so pleased that you set me straight on the subject. Thank you for signing the books I brought. I'm looking forward to Sharpe No. 21. Kind regards, ~Bob Whitworth

Mr. Cornwell, me again. Whilst visiting London recently, I came across a military memorabilia shop on Marlebone High Street. There, for sale in the window, was a penciled letter written onboard HMS Victory the day after the battle of Trafalger. It brought back to mind Sharpe's Trafalgar which I read years ago . It made me reflect on that terrible battle, and the hardships that war brings to fighters and civilians alike. War, it seems is part of the human condition, no matter how much we yearn for a world of peace. It seems that the necessity of war, (sometimes) and the dream of peace, are themes that trandscend time and place. The misery and terror of war is the same today as it was thousands of years ago. Rob Goodhand

I have all of the Sharpes books and reread them often. I have to fly to Germany in July and will take The Last Kingdom with me. Thanks for your skill and devotion to accuracy. One of the things I tell people when I recommend your books is, "This guy does his research!" Thanks again. David Rohlader

Sir, I just finished reading Sharpe's Tiger and Sharpe's Triumph. I really enjoyed them and read them straight through till about four in the morning. My father was a career officer in the Indian Army and retired a full Colonel. His unit was formerly the "Queen Victorias own Madras Sappers and Miners" and currently the "Madras Engineer Group of the Corps of Engineers. One of their battle honors is "Assaye". The soldiers ceremonial dress includes a black Shako which is very unusual for Indian troops. The soldiers of the MEG are called "Tambi" which means little brother in Kannada (Kanarese). Other soldiers in the Indian Army are called "Sipahi" (Sepoy). My mother is from Karnataka which was formerly the formerly the princely state of Mysore. I was born in Bangalore and have been to Sultans Battery and Srirangapatna. I even went to school with a Wodeyar, descended from the Royal family of Mysore. I grew up wandering the lines, being carried around by the Tambi's and eating with them in their barracks. Even today, at forty-three years of age, the sound of bagpipes and drums makes me homesick. I want to thank you for a great and meticulously researched read. There is nothing like a great Kipling or Forester yarn and now I have to add Cornwell to that company. Thank you again. Regards, Deepak Das

HI Sir Cornwell MY name is Jose Augusto and I'm Brazilian I'm writing to say that I love all your books and I think your knowlage of the histroy of Britain fabulous. My favorite book is Harlequin ( in Brasil it's called the Bowmen) this simple letter is just to say that you have a fanatic reader in Brasil Sorry for my english JOsé Augusto

I have just finished reading "Enemy of God" all I can say is, "Wow" just how much research do you do? I'm not very well off financially so I'm afraid I get all your books from second hand shops and for that, I apologise! Dave Barton

I have just read 'Fallen Angels' and I felt I just had to let you know how much I've enjoyed reading your books. I have read all the Sharpe books and the Warlord Chronicles and the Grail Quest books and Gallows Thief and Crowning Mercy. I find your writing absolutely riveting. I used to think that the Sharpe books were my favourite of all time (and I've read most of them at least twice) but now I have read Fallen Angels I think that your joint work with your wife is even better. I love the historical settings, the military influences, the international politics all found in your work but with 'Susannah Kells' there is a deeper sense of passion that doesn't become sugary or sordid but sets the heart beating a little faster.All Excellent stuff! Thanks! Sandra, Gloucestershire, (middle-aged mum-of-two kept sane by escaping into books)