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Hello, my name is Matthew and I am writing to you to just say thank you for writing the Richard Sharpe series, I love the books and Sharpe, they are wonderful stories of a well thought of and descriptive character set in historic times. I remember seeing the BBC series with Sean Bean, very young and being fascinated with the stories, now I found them in writing and I am very grateful for your creative works! I hope to see Sharpe and his adventures in the future. Thank You once again! Matthew Pack

Your books are marvellous I have only just started reading the Sharpe series afer seeing the series recently repeated but I have devoured 2 books in just over a week and eagerly await 2 more books that I have ordered on Amazon. I have just read on your FAQ some pronounciations of Welsh names from the Arthur Series and there is one called Dafydd Ap Gruffudd. Well it is pronounced Davith ap Griffith rather than Davvid ap gruffuth. Hope that didn't sound too condesending or anything! :-) Ceri

Hello Bernard, I am in the fortunate position of having half a dozen books of yours on my shelf waiting to be read - alas no Sharpes though as I've read them all. I too would love to see a new film set in India - have you no clout with the producers, can't you pull a few strings? Only joking, I'll settle for the new Sharpe novel when it's finished. Many many thanks & best regards, Lindsey

Dear Mr. Cornwell, This is just a note to tell you how much I recently enjoyed reading both the Arthur books and the new Last Kingdom. I was in England for research purposes and I always try to have good reading material with me for the flight and the many hours I spend in trains over there. I bought the Arthur books and consumed them in days, then was fortunate enough to be able to pick up the first paperback edition of the Last Kingdom at Gatwick airport. You've done a marvelous job with Alfred! Pious to the point of frustration, obsessed with writing, surrounded by priests. I enjoyed the way you've woven in references to objects and texts that I often teach my own students about (I was at Kalamazoo in 1989 when the reconstructed pattern-welded sword which is now in the BM was finished, and watched as it was presented to Sir David Wilson). In short, the book is wonderfully evocative of the period and breathes life into the characters, both real and fictional, in a way that I have rarely seen before. Wonderful stuff. Thank you for turning your talents to the Anglo-Saxon period, and I look forward to reading future installments. All best, --David F. Johnson, PhD Executive Director, International Society of Anglo-Saxonists www.isas.us

I just picked up my autographed short stories from Joanne at Violet Door Books in Bowmanville, Ont. and I have to tell you that I laughed out loud at the inscription in "Sharpe's Christmas". I will be able to tell all future generations that "Happy Christmas" was proof positive that I received a Christmas gift from my favourite author. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of your books, particularly the Grail Quest and of course, the Sharpe series. (My favourites were Sharpe's Trafalgar and Sharpe's Regiment.) I would have enjoyed reading an episode of Sharpe, Harper and Frederickson taking part in the burning of Washington but I understand that they were still accounted for in Europe. Ah well. My 24 yr old daughter digested the Grail Quest in about a week and my mother, who grew up in Coventry during the War, has recently become a fan. (She sent me about a dozen of your books from Whitley Bay before she returned to Canada.) I know that you are probably far too busy to read long E-Mails, let alone those with poor spelling or punctuation so I will stop here, but I would like to say that of all the historical-novels I have ever read, I have enjoyed yours the most and have felt priviliged to share with you a few words of thanks and appreciation. GOD BLESS AND KEEP WRITING. Sincerely, Paul Higgins

Re question from Joe 18 March Gentlemen Volunteers are also mentioned in Mark Urbans' book rifles. Carried no rank but ate in Officers' mess etc and usually purchased any commissions as soon as they came up. Bernard. What about that Grand Slam. Attacking rugby instead of all the emphasis on defence. Did you see it? Cymru am byth and all that. Nigel James

Now I have a reason to look forward to October. This year is going great, not only is there another Flashman book coming soon but a new one from Bernard Cornwell. Thanks for the preview, just enough to make us want more. Paul Morgan

I just finished the first book of your Grail Quest series. It was a great book and I look forward to reading everything that you have written. Thanks! Sean Kenny

Mr Cornwell: I have only this year become aware of the "Richard Sharpe" series. Additionally, my borther tells me has the entire BBC series available to me. I am trying to read the stories in order as fast as I can, so please don't write any more "Sharpe" stories that might be out of sequence with the ones already in print. I refer to the "Sharpe's Escape" (Sep 1810) just now showing up at my local library while I had worked my way up to "Sharpe's Sword" (June 1812). Like the "Hornblower" series, they are best read in sequence. Thanks anyway for your efforts. They are most readible and enjoyable. Death To The French! Bill Stewart

I have purchased and read all of the sharpe series and read the winter king trilogy a number of times. I have to say that the last kingdom is a disappointment as was stonehenge. If you are going to serialize the story line try making the characters as rich in storyline as you did with the Arthur books. By the way I agree with you fully that the Trilogy of Arthur is by far your very best and I might add they were inspiring and I have have referred them to many a thankful readers. So buckle up you are a wonderful teller of tales dont let us down now. William j Mongeau