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I see from your response to another reader's question that you're currently writing about Alfred and Athelney. I don't know if you're also going to write about the battle of Edington but if you are, I live only a couple of miles away from Edington and would be happy help if you need any local information. In case you're wondering, I wouldn't expect anything in return. Philip Orbell

Dear Sir,

I have read most of your books, in most parts of the world being a Commissioning Engineer, so you either read, get drunk sleep or work, so I do read frequently. The first Sharpe (rifles) I read years ago whilst on call in the Carlsberg Brewery in Northampton (On top of the mash vessel were it was warm, quiet, but smelly).

It's really your fault but on your recommendation I read the Last Legion by Manfredi Valerio Massimo

Gobsmacked, I have since read most of his english translations, but his Italian "Website" is well "S&**E". can you give him a bell/message to get his back catalogue translated, and a better website.

The Trojan one recently translated was well, difficult to read, as you can tell he was finding his feet, being an academic. My wife has just completed a joint degree in History/Sociology, so I do now know the difference between an amateur Historian (me) and a real one, and I hold my hat off to him and to you.

Now I should not suggest this, but could you do something about the "sea wolf", I do think he was mad as hatter, but innocent. Since Patrick O' Brian has popped it, I have lost a large part of my reading matter. No one can touch him on this part of naval history.

Looking forward to the next one, I do hope it gives a new look on the Vikings, as we could do with a better press. (My dad family was from the Orkneys).

Like the fact that have a web site that you can contact you. We wish you well.

Cheers

Barry Mitchell

Mr. Cornwell, I would firstly like to say that your books have set me on a new path in my life. I send extreme thanks and gratitude for this. I have every copy of the Grail quest, the Arthur books, and the Sharpe series with DVD's. (And before you wonder no I'm not a stalker). Before reading your books I used to pick up the odd novel and enjoy it but never really stuck to one author. Since finding the Sharpe series etc, I have not only become an avid reader, I have taken to writing myself. (albeit a novice) I feel this is an incredible step to take in my life as my school life.....well let's just say I wasn't the brightest pupil. So once again I would just like to thankyou. Please keep the masterpieces coming! You're a great inspiration. Nick Pullan.

Hi Just wanted to say that your three books on Arthur are the best I have read, they even top The Lord of the Rings. I really love your take on the history Arthur, I think it would make an awesome movie as well. From a big fan of yours, thanks Nathan.

Dear Bernard, Thank you for the Last Kingdom. Finally the Saxons get a decent go instead of being relegated to villain status in Celtic sagas. I have been an avid reader of yours for years starting (like everyone else) with Sharpe and going on from there.I particularly appreciate the life you give to your characters and your abilities as a scop. The Arthur books were terrific but the half of me that is Saxe did not like their bad press (the other half is Pict from north of the great glen). I look forward with eager anticipation to the rest of Uhtred's (and Alfred's) life. all the best, Caewlin Haeglig. born in Kent, raised in Essex (North) now in Australia.

I bought "The Last Kingdom" last weekend and have found it impossible to put down. As with the chronicles of Arthur and the Grail quest books, you really succeed in relating the characters and events to the reader. I have studied Viking history for a few years and am Asatru myself, so to read a book that does not demonise the faith was a breath of fresh air. It has also encouraged me to look closer into the history of my town, Wimborne Minster in Dorset. Thank you once again for writing such a compelling and, in places, often moving story. I look forward to the rest!! There are few books that involve us pagans and I have always revelled in the fact that you can write from a pagan perspective. Thanks again and keep up the excellent work. Graham Lovell

Hey man, I've read your almost all your books. You're the best author in the world!

Hello again, I just explored your web site after sayin hi, which I thought was very cool indeed. Then I clicked into "your questions". I was very disappointed in them. They were all a pain in the ass. Dudes! stories are an art form! you wouldn't go to the play "Cats" and complain that the actors weren't shedding to standard. Bernard, you're a literary god. You have readers who pay no mind to things that don't fit "just so". We enjoy the voodooo that you do so well. Yours truly, Able Seamen G.J Wilkinson H.M.C.S Iroquois, Halifax N.S Canada

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Dear Mr. Cornwell, I came late to reading any of your books. I rather thought, from afar, that Sharpe was rather kids stuff. I have now read some of Sharpe's exploits and a few of your other books and am now quite happy to be considered a 'kid'. Am currently reading Sharpe's Eagle, picked it up in a place called Belfast. A place I left over fifty years ago but one to which I return whenever I can. Many thanks for many hours of more than enjoyable reading. Regards, David Gough

Hi Bernard, I have been reading your books since I was 14 and I am now 25. I just wanted to thank you as thanks to you I absolutely love history. I've just finished reading 'The Last Kingdom' and I think it could be my favourite book yet, it was absolutely awesome, I can't wait till the next one. Your books are the only books I read and have given me many years of enjoyment so cheers Mr Cornwell and keep on writing. Aaron Matthews