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Dear Bernard.

A quick note of appreciation for the joy and inspiration your writing has given me (and countless others) over many decades. I have immersed myself repeatedly in Sharpe and The Last Kingdom series and admire immensely the depth of your research and the hard yards that go into crafting the finished story. I have recently resumed a writing career that began in the early 1990s with two books  published by Hodder & Stoughton. A novel, The Soul Stone, was generously  endorsed by author Morris West, but then life and a career that paid a living intervened until recent times that have, after a long hiatus, produced two new novels. I mention this merely to acknowledge the hard graft that goes into story telling even before you put a finger on a keyboard. I hope 2025 is a return to a less fraught year than your description of 2024 and that slowing down can be taken off the agenda.

With kind regards

Brad Collis, Melbourne Australia

Hello Mr. Cornwell,

As an avid reader in all things, I have finally, and unfortunately now just stumbled upon your warlord chronicles and Saxon tails. It first started with me discovering the last kingdom on Netflix, which is good, but of course your series shows the true depth of Uhtred! After finishing those, I devoured the warlord chronicles and have to say, it was even better. You have inspired me, an American from Eastern Kentucky to dive so much into the history of post Roman Britain and as well as the Anglo- Saxon time period of Alfred the Great. Thank you for that. I just simply wanted to reach out to you, wanting nothing more than to say thank you, for providing such good tales. I briefly read some of your recent posts and see some of the difficulties you are facing in this year. My heart and hopes go out for you and your situations.

Have a good day. ~ Tanner

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

 

I hope this message finds you well. As a devoted reader of historical fiction, I have long admired your extraordinary ability to bring history to life through your novels. Your vivid storytelling and meticulous research have made characters like Richard Sharpe and Uhtred of Bebbanburg resonate deeply with readers worldwide, myself included.

 

Your works have not only entertained me but also sparked a profound interest in the historical periods you portray, particularly the Napoleonic Wars and the tumultuous era of Viking invasions. It is incredible how you blend historical accuracy with compelling narratives, making history accessible and fascinating.

 

thank you for your time, and I wish you continued success in your literary endeavors. May your pen never falter, and may your stories continue to captivate and inspire generations of readers.

 

Warm regards,

Li Jianuo

A quick note to thank you for providing stories that have given me great pleasure over the years and I wish you all the best. I totally empathize with our doctor/dentist ordeals. My older friends and I often (sarcastically) remark about, “The Joys of Aging”.

 

You also have younger fans. I introduced my then 20ish year old daughter to the Last Kingdom series and she now has her own library.

 

Thanks again,

Barry Beck

Mr Cornwell,

what an honor it is to speak to you. I've just finished your Sharpe's series and before that I read all of the West Saxon Chronicles. Parting ways with Uhtred and now Sharpe carries that sweet ache of parting from dear friends. I also am a writer and have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize for a poem titled Brooklyn, available for perusal through The Last Stanza Magazine.

 

I greatly appreciate your prose and reading your novels has granted many hours of joy to my life. Thank you so much for all the wonderful novels you've written.

 

Your friend in letters,

Daniel Christensen

Dear Bernard

I recently reread the entire Sharpe series for (I think) the third time. I just wanted to say a big thank you for the pleasure and the escape they give me during a very stressful time in my life plus history, during my school years at a Grammar in Newcastle, passed me by, so it’s been a great education as well. I note you were at Thames once - I worked at arch-rivals LWT, back in the eighties.

Best wishes,

Peter Duncan

Please write one more book about Uhtred.  He needs to pass the mantle on to his son and then another can run with it (with your permission).  A bit like the Tolkien dynasty.

Bob Leach

Sorry to hear about your health problems, I hope the next year is better.

 

>From a selfish perspective, I am also sorry that there will be no new book this year. For several decades my Christmas present to myself has been the latest Cornwell release. It has been quite a battle on many occasions to wait until Boxing Day to open the cover andstart reading.

 

I will not have the joy this year so I will have to find another book to read.

 

All the best for 2025.

Ralph Assheton

Hi Mr. Cornwell,

 

I simply just wanted to take a moment to say that your work means a lot to me. My family and I have had a rough go of it lately and your writing has helped me through it. I hope you are well and thank you again.

 

- Michael

Hello Mr Cornwell!

I hope this message finds you well! I have just read your book Fools and Mortals. For some reason after finishing the book, I had this great urge to contact you and tell you how much I ADORE this book. I am a big fan of William Shakespeare, The Tudors, Queen Elizabeth I, and well basically the entire English history. Reading this book and seeing how beautifully written the story, the plot, how you portray the characters, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for you and your writing! And side note, Fools and Mortals is actually the first of your books that I have read! I can't wait to read your other books that you have published. That is all from me, I have to go now! [EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEAR.]

Elvena Yee