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Wonderfull books, all of them, many thanks! Please find some time to finish telling Nate Starbuck's story...Michael

Mr Cornwell, There must be at least one more addition of "The Starbuck Chronicles." The traitorous Captain Billy Blyth can not be allowed to go unpunished. Best Regards, Jack Cochran

Dear Bernard, I never thought I'd join with the many, many voices urging you to return to Starbuck. The American civil war just didn't interest me and I had tried to read Rebel a long time ago but couldn't get into it. However having read everything else you have written, except the thrillers, I thought I'd give them a another go and there I was hooked. I've now finished the series and note at the end you say Starbuck will march again. So please reconsider returning Starbuck to action sooner rather than later. On another note entirely I also notice that this year there is no book out in April! I know you deserve a rest but what can I read on my holidays now? Regards, Ed Harvey

Dear Mr Cornwell. I've just discovered "Gallows Thief" and my family is fascinated. We descend from Jemmy Botting and the prologue is a wonderful insight into his work. Thank you! Karen Botting

Have just listened to your Desert Island Discs. Sunday for my husband and I is breadkfast with the Observer and an endless pot of tea followed by DID. We thoroughly enjoyed the discussions and choice of music - though your lack of a Beatles number was noted. Though I work in education, teaching adults who struggle with reading and writing, I rarely read novels - but my middle son swears by you and you have got him through many late nights when he was supposed to be studying! We too love America, well the 50% that didn't vote for GB, lived in Pittsburgh with our children in 93/94 and loved driving the interstate listening to C&W Willie was a great choice. Thanks again but you really should listen to the Beatles. Madeleine Edwards

I have now purchased the "The Last Kingdom." It is the only book, to date, which you have written that I have not read. The list of your works take up nearly one-third of my recommended books. As a reader of "great fiction," there seemed to be a "great" dirth of anything in recent years that was fit to read, although, evidently there existed a glut of books "fit to print." I first found Sharon Kay Penman, then you, and through you, Patrick O'Brian. I must tell you that my husband and I think you epitomize "great writing." Your characters, descriptions, and plots lack nothing, and believe me, I've looked. The only novel you've written that I wasn't totally sold on was "Gallows Thief." It just didn't have the same life that your other books have. Can't wait to delve into "The Last Kingdom." Please do keep writing; I now possess every book that I know of that you've written, and I'm excited to know that I will shortly be able to add to my collection. Please keep writing. I hate finding a writer I adore who quits. Pity the poor readers starving for actual literature, and "Never give up!" Pamela Kay Hawkins

Mr. Cornwell, we feel we must write and thank you for all the many hours of pleasure your writing (and History TV) has given us. We live in Spain and regularly drive to UK and have your Audio Books for company whenever we do or I read one of your books to my husband whilst he drives. We needless to say have all the Sharpe videos, books and tapes (courtesy of Amazon!) and have enjoyed seeing and reading them over and over. Thank you so much for our pleasure and we are starting on your other works next!. Dot Friend

Dear Mr. Cornwell,[Bernard] I read with great enjoyment 'The Last Kingdom' but lost count of the number of times I checked on the names of the towns etc at the front of the book. May I suggest that in the follow up book, a bookmark with the key to the place names be available so one can read smoothly onwards. Thanking you for all your wonderful stories. Please do a follow up to ' Gallows Thief' YOurs sincerely Bill Aves.

Mr. Cornwell, We of British decent could not in good conscience let the opportunity pass to tell you how thoroughly wonderful indeed are your entire collection of writings. We who have deep British and Southern Roots (Sommerset & Devonshire- Mississippi & Louisiana) are fully aware of the wonderous detail and history you have brought to light for ardourous readers such as we profess to be. We understand that Jesus of Nazareth as a youth frequently visited the Glastonbury area with his uncle Joseph of Aramathea. We would like to hear more of the trials and tribulation in that context (magic feats if any). As you know the people of the region seem to take it for granted as there are no written records of his travels in those years. Please write more and if you are ever in the South (US) Biloxi, Mississippi, we would be honored to have you visit our home and see a centuries old live oak that was proabably an acorn when Jesus walked the earth. Regards, Hamilton and Deanna Cole-Bickham Sharpe Fans

A man was in the local library running his hand along the Bernard Cornwell section. Suddenly he noticed his hand was bleeding. The librarian rushed over and said "What happened?" The man replied "It must have been all those Sharpe books." Boom Boom Came to me suddenly as I was burning the late night oil at work. Thought I'd share it. Nigel James

I have just finished THE LAST KINGDOM and can hardly wait for the next book in this series. It was a wonderful story, but it also gave me insight to life during this period of history. I can trace my lineage back to Aethelred I through Godwin of Wessex, as I am the "grandchild," many generations removed, of Tostig Godwinsson, and have wondered about life during this time. I also found interest in culture of the Danes as another set of my ancestors were vikings, included in my line is Harald Hardrada who invade England with the help of Tostig Godwinsson in the fall of 1066 right before the Norman invasion. The story is almost a family story for me...October seems so long to wait until the next saga but I will be first in line for the next book! Thanks for a wonderful journey into the past! Best Regards, Christie

Dear Mr Cornwell, Thank you for the hours of reading pleasure that you have given me. With the exception of the Sharpe series, which I shall begin very soon, I have read and in some cases re-read, everything you have written. My all time favorite is the Arthur trilogy which I have pored over about seven or eight times. As an historical ficton enthusiast I commend you for the depth and imagination of your research which enlivens the characters and settings in a uniquely Cornwellian way. I'm enjoying "The Last Kingdom" as we speak, and it doesn't disappoint. Keep them coming and thanks again. Sincerely Mick Fowler (English, living in LA, sound mixer on "CSI")