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Having never submitted to anything like this before, I am not sure what to say, but having been transfixed by the Arthur books some years ago, you have excelled yourself yet again with The Grail Quest. I have just finished Heretic having waited most twitchily for its release since being hooked by Harlequin, then the ignoring the whole world whilst reading Vagabond.Thank you for transporting us back to a much simpler, more brutal and most fascinating period.Sharpe eat your heart out, Thomas of Hookton has no equal, he will be missed. Best Regards Simon Green, Sussex,UK

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I will be brief as always. I want to thank you for the excellent Sharpe series. Last summer I read every Sharpe book on my lenghty train commute. It was a difficult time for me and your books were a very welcome and needed form of entertainment. So welcome in fact that I have named my newborn son Harper Schroppe. I was wondering if any other reader has been so bold or perhaps foolish. Thanks for the books and really you have no idea how much enjoyment I got from them. Regards, Scott V. Schroppe

Mr. Cornwell -- I begain with the Warlord Trilogy and quickly moved on to all the rest. I have read, and loved, all of the Sharpe novels --which I read in (Sharpe) chronological order. I've enjoyed reading both the questions and your replies on your website, and (after reading all the controversial and conflicting fan comments about the Sharpe TV movies) I belatedly and reluctantly rented Sharpe's Rifles. I have to say both I and my wife loved it. I frankly don't understand or agree with all the negative quibbling over that production. Of course, the film is not literally faithful to the book of the same name, nor to the chronology you developed for Sharpe. But it is extremely faithful to the feel, and the spirit, and to the story lines of the Sharpe novels. I was determined to take the film on its own merits, and I was pleasantly surprised. It was sort of an "alternate universe" Sharpe (to borrow a phrase from my SF friends), but one that is very true to Richard Sharpe and the world your created for him. And I agree with you, Sean Bean is a wonderful Sharpe. I plan to add the other Sharpe movies to my Netflix queue. Thanks for creating these great characters and stories for us. Jack Clemons

Bernard, I really love your books. I have read loads of your books; the Sharpe Books, The Thomas of Hookton series, The Grail Quest. I am now reading the Starbuck books again. I really enjoy reading about the American Civil War. Please, write some more Starbuck books - theres another 3 years of the war left! Keep up the great work! Andrew Clarke

At the risk of ignoring your guidelines, I am impressed by your Sharpe series and the obvious research that has gone into the historical battles, which includes the men, equipment, weapons and life in the British Army during those times. I believe a non-fiction book on the progression of the military during the centuries would be valuable. No plot to steal there but please forgive me if I have over-stepped the mark. Cheers Gary

I am a female who came upon the Sharpe series of books because I saw Sean Bean in the "Fellowship of the Ring" and did research on his other films, discovering he played Richard Sharpe in a large number of British movies. I began "Sharpe's Tiger" on March 31, 2004, and fininshed "Sharpe's Devil" this evening (July 22). I would have finished the books sooner but unfortunately had to go to work five days a week. They are wonderful, heart stopping adventures. Sharpe is a MAGNIFICENT character and I was amazed at how you got him out of all the peril he put himself into along the way. He also seemed to have a better character for all his lack of "breeding" than most of the upper class he had to deal with in the army and elsewhere. Thank you so much for such a page turning adventure series. I look forward to reading them all again maybe sometime next year. Bobbe Klimovich

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I read non-fiction most of the time, mainly history, particularly British history, for no particular reason except that I enjoy it. But my husband and I have enjoyed your "Sharpe" series of book immensely and want to thank you. We've skipped into fiction and the British Navy with Patrick O'Brien's books and you certainly have brought the army to life for us with your Sharpe series. Sincerely, Roberta & Bill Parker

Just wanted to let you know that I have been enjoying a number of your books (Sharpe series, Arthur series, Grail Quest series, Killer's Wake, Gallow's Thief). Thanks for such enjoyable reading! Pat

I have only read three of your books and those are the Arthurian stories. I loved them and I would like to thank you for that. I am hoping soon to see another book like that or at least similar material. Thank you. Vangjel Pali

I just finished "Sharp's Escape". As always a great read. The most welcome line is the last line of the Historical Note, "Sharpe and Harper will ride again." This requires no answer but it is a great day when I see a new Bernard Cornwell on the shelf. George Wilkins