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hello, I attended your talk last week at the National Army Museum (5 Oct). I enjoyed your stories especially the Rugby related one. There were some good questions asked but I thought too many were about the t.v series and not enough on the books, not your fault as you can only answer the questions as they arise. I still enjoyed the evening. Thanks for signing my books. They're on my shelf now looking down as I write. William

As a publisher (The Sulgrave Press) and a student of British Army history, I join the other masses who have read the Sharpe series with awe and wonder. Great research of facts and blending of fiction, but you have heard this many times. It is just my addition to your ego, that is so well deserved. John S. Moremen

Dear Mr. Cornwell, "The Last Kingdom"... where do I start? This has to be the best book that you have ever written! Having a passion for this era in history, I find myself hearing the battle cry of the norse and feeling their battle lust. Again you have managed to describe religious belief in such away that you can see it at work, without proving or disproving the exsistance of it. In Uhtred you have created a warrior that feels so real, that you feel you are by his side in the shieldwall. I thank you for such a great book and can't wait for the next instalment. Christian Williams

Hi Bernard, I just wanted to add my name to the list of those clamoring for the next Starbuck book. I've read everything you've ever published (many of them several times over) and though I have a healthy interest in the past, I find purely factual books leave me cold. The (much) larger than life characters of your books keep me awake at night and bleary eyed for work in the morning. The Starbuck Chronicles were the last of your books I have read. Someone once told me they didn't enjoy them as much as Sharpe, so I didn't rush to them as quickly as I should have. I read in your response to a previous question that you found writing Sharpe and Starbuck very similar and didn't wish to write two such books a year. I would like to say that I find Starbuck a much more complex and intriguing personality than Sharpe and I am desperate to see how the story continues. Nevertheless, if another Starbuck book doesn't come along, I shall doubtless console myself with your next book, whatever it's subject. Thanks for many happy hours of reading. David Robinson

Dear Bernard Cornwell - I was introduced to your books by the husband of a friend of mine, and I'm now - quite happily - working my way through them. I just got The Last Kingdom, and (now that I've wiped the drool off it), it looks like I'm going to be very happy for a while. What I'm really writing about is to inform your American readers (I'm in Canada), that if they want to get your books on the earliers U.K. release date, they could get them over the internet at either amazon.ca or chapters.indigo.ca. As far as book publishers are concerned, Canada is still part of the U.K. They could get their books faster, and/or save a lot on shipping charges from England. (NO, I don't work for either store. I just feel sympathy for all those poor, deprived Americans!) Thanks so much for your books, they're a (bloodthirsty) joy in my life! Eva Carius

Dear Mr Cornwell - I just had to write and say thank you so much for 'The Last Kingdom'. I loved it from the first page to the last. It is quite simply one of the best books I have had the pleasure to read. Thank you again. Best wishes Clare Cartwright

Hey I just wanted to comment on how much I love all of your books! I really fell in love with the Starbuck Cchronicles when I was a kid (I've always been kind of a civil war buff) and I have to say that the level of effort you put into preserving historical accuracy is very refreshing when compared to many "revisionist" writers who don't even bother to correct the misconceptions of history that they often create in their novels. Keep up the good work, and I hope to see more out of Nate Starbuck ASAP. Best Regards, Adam Isackson Gig Harbor, WA

I live in Beloit, Wisconsin, am 46, married to a beautiful and wonderful woman and currently enjoying our 2 year old granddaughter. I wanted to let you know that I enjoyed reading the Arthurian books. I found a copy of the "Enemy of God" in our local Library and then bought the book for my library I then searched and found a copy of "The Winter King" and devoured the book even quicker. Just shortly after "Excalibur" came out and I found myself again following Arthur's fight against the Saxons as told by Derfel. I have just recently purchased the last two books of the Grail Quest and I'm in search of the first one. I am currently getting through Diana Gabaldon's book"Drums of Autumn", as I like a lot of variety. I am also reading "The Master of Rain" by Tom Bradby. Once done with these two it will be on to the Grail Quest series. Again my appreciation for such excellent novels on one of my favorite subjects, Arthur. Faithfully, Martin Scott

Dear Sir I am reading your Sharpe books in the order of the date and I must say that your work is really gripping and very understanding. My uncle is a historian and assures me that everything is very much so true. I am through the first part of Sharpe's battle and am really enjoying it. My father got your new book signed by you a few months ago and it looks great. Will you be doing any more books on Sharpe or is what my mum says is true that he comes to a tricky end. Great to find out I can contact you. Toby D

Just a note to say thank you for the enjoyment your work has given me. I'm actually a listener more than a reader. I came across my first Sharpe book on audio tape. Since then I've been following Sharpe's career in a variety of settings. One of note is standing night watches on passages. Seems that you and I get similar enjoyment from sailing. The stories are great to listen to with nothing to accompany me but the stars and moon. And now I've found your "thrillers." I'm working through "Killer's Wake," right now. The big boat is out of the water and the small ones come out in two weeks, so it's not likely to be heard on the water. I understand that you're living in New England. We're originally from Boston's north shore. We have a place on the barrier beach in Chatham, on Cape Cod. Now, however we're in Minnesota. Strangely enough, we found one of the most active racing clubs in the country. Adult racing is 3 days a week. Thursday nights are the big nights with more than 130 boats competing in 11 fleets with 7 starts. At any rate, I found your web site and I'm taking the opportunity to say "thank you." It's something we don't say often enough to the people who give us pleasure in our lives. With my regards, Robb Harriss