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First, I never met a Bernard Cornwell novel that I did not like. Your books (all well worn) are scattered about my house. Thank you for giving us such entertaining stories that teach us as well. Second, in the "your questions" section, I saw that you are considering continuing the Starbuck Chronicles. Please do! A great fan, Wayne

Dear Bernard, Greetings from Gabriola Island, British Columbia, one of the small gulf islands on Canada's spectacular Pacific West coast. Population 4000. When winter sets in and it's dark early and it stays cold and wet for many months, there's nothing like curling up with a great book. Thanks for helping me "get lost" in your great writing. I have especially enjoyed all your trilogies and I have just finshed "The Last kingdom." Looking forward to the next two. Sincerely Gerrit Verstraete

I have never read your work before and I just finished Heretic and loved it. Thanks. Steve Fowler

Mr Cornwell just writing to say how much I loved The Last Kingdom. A great read. Can't wait for the next one. Lee Brake

Thanks for another very entertaining and enjoyable read.I used to teach period drill and the manual of arms at historic sites here in Canada and have almost always appreciated the accuracy of your technical knowledge. I have just finished reading "Sharpe's Escape " and just want to point out that when firing in three ranks the front kneeling rank would load in place in the kneeling position and not move to one side to do this.This is done by sliding the butt of the musket backwards on the left side of the soldier to load the ball and ramming while holding the barrel at knee level.There are also orders for loading while in a prone position.The second rank loads and fires normally and the third rank actually "covers" the second rank and fires between them.It is technically possible to "fire and load" in four ranks with the front rank in the prone position.Light Infantry of the period were taught to "fire and load" standing , kneeling , and fully prone.
I look forward to reading more of Sharpe's escapades.
Your humble Servant

Sgt. Peter Edwards Late of the 49th.Rgt. of Foot

Grateful thanks for the hours and hours of pure pleasure all your books have given me. Iris Duncan

Just like to say how much I enjoy your books. Just finished the Starbuck series and I loved the Harlequin books. Going to start reading Sharpe next so thanks for the excellent work you do. Andy

I realise you are probably very busy and probably receive loads of emails like this but I would like to just pass on to you my thoughts regarding your books. I can only describe them as brilliant, the description of the battles, thoughts, fears etc are just brilliant. The only complaint I have if I may is that I have to wait until the next book is out. Anyway I have taken enough of your time, please carry on with the next book, don't let me disturb you for too long. I would also just like to ask you what you think of the Simon Scarrow books, they are a very similar style to your books, all action with no rest, just the way we like them. Hope you get chance to reply, thanks for reading this if you don't. Gav

Dear Mr Cornwell, I'm looking forward to reading the final (for me) Sharpe story : "Sharpe's Christmas" at Christmas. Your wonderful Sharpe series has been wonderful company over the last couple of years or so, through some pretty naff times of redundancy and trying to get a new company going (it now is, though still a little shaky!). Many thanks and best wishes for your own Christmas! Alan Cubbon

Mr. Cornwell: My name is Joshua Axton and I wanted to thank you for writing such fantastic books! I have purchased and read almost all of your books with a particular exuberance for the Starbuck, Sharpe, and The Grail Quest Series. Though most of your books are historical fiction I have discovered modern day motivation and lessons from them; especially with relation to fear! Almost all your characters battle fear as an enemy as much as the enemy itself. Your illustrations have helped me with my own leadership skills and shown me how important and humanistic it is to have fear. The trick is to never show it! Nonetheless, hopefully New England is treating you well! My wife and I have a home in Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport, Maine and can appreciate your desire to make New England your home. I look forward to reading your next novels and wish you and your family only the best. Thank you, Joshua P. Axton