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Thank you for bringing history to life. I really enjoy reading period pieces, especially written by authors who have done their homework. I found the Outlander series very absorbing because of the way she brought the times to life. In the Last Kingdom series, you are making me feel as if I am living it along with Uhtred, although on a feminine level. Thank you again Mr. Cornwell for allowing me to spend my time with these people.

 

Roberta

I believe I had read all Patrick O'Brian's books before I got to yours, perhaps with the exception of The Fort (which I read while actually cruising Penobscot Bay).  I loved them!  And now that I have read and totally enjoyed your full range of books and series...... I am spoiled.  It is hard to be patient reading many others' books after having spent so many wonderful hours with yours.  My wife, an "English major", simply says "Yep!"

John Fitz Randolph Morris

Dear Sir,

 

I would like to say that your books have been my source of entertainment for many years now. Being a history student myself, I cannot even begin to fathom the amount of research you must have put into your work! It must take an incredible amount of dedication and research for you to produce such brilliant books! I thank you for your undying dedication to your craft so that people like me can enjoy good historical fiction.  In fact, I consider you to be the best at what you are doing! My favourite is the Saxon Series. (^_^) I always recall with fondness the times where I would curl up in bed and enjoy reading about Uthred's adventures on my Kindle, even if he isn't the most morally upright person. I appreciate the work you have done to elevate historical fiction as a genre.

 

Yours truly,

Terence Chong, your huge fan

Dear Mr Cornwell

 

I wanted to let you know that I am a huge fan of your work and have enjoyed The Sharpe Series, the Fort, The Starbuck Chronicles and Gallows Thief. I plan to start on the Grail Quest series once I've finished the last few Sharpe books.

 

I'm writing to say that I thoroughly enjoyed Gallows Thief and to urge you to consider writing further books with Sandman as the hero. Its a particularly interesting time in British history and I found your exploration of language and class relations fascinating. Besides my personal love of cricket, I thought that the period and the cast of characters you assembled could make for very entertaining sequels and I hope you find time to develop the series further.

 

In any event, I wanted to thank you for crafting stories that combine entertainment and education in such an accessible manner. You have brought much amusement to my life and I will continue to read your stories with great pleasure.

 

Thanks and best wishes,

David

Just  wanted to contact you, and give you praise on the Last Kingdom series.  I recently watched this program on Netflix and immediately needed more.  I am more than halfway through the series now and can't stop.   No need for any response.  Just know I am glad to have stumbled upon your work and love and appreciate it.  Well done

Brett W.

Ferron, UT

Mr. Cornwell,

Thanks so much from a Canadian and former Scots. I have re-read all of the Sharp books a few times and this of course makes me crazy, according to my wife.

I am a newly retired school Principal (Headmaster?) and just finished my first novel. It's not historical fiction but the many readings of your books gave me insight about character development and conflict. Thanks for the inspiration!

 

Thanks again,

N. Keane

I can't wait to learn how Uhtred ends up with a dour Christian wife in his final years. Foreshadowing of what finally kills him I suspect.

Art Arnold

I recently had the flu and started rereading the Sharpe books. I wish you would be able to continue him into old age. They're just as good as when I first started reading them. I've read most of your other series, but Sharpe is my favorite character. I read close to 100 books a year and you are one of a few authors that I  buy the books to keep and reread.

Richard McNeal

I've been having fun with Ancestry.com, and decided a while back to take their DNA test. My maternal grandmother is full Danish, and my paternal grandfather is full British, so I was expecting the DNA test would come back 25% each.

 

Surprise! My DNA is 41% Scandinavian. How could that be, I asked? Well, I knew the answer was ancient migration, and some of my British ancestors came from the northeast. So I did a little Googling, and lo and behold, those Danes were the invaders!

 

But of course, you know all of that. My online research led me to your Last Kingdom Series, which I have enjoyed thoroughly for the past year or so. And now, I'm reading the Flame Bearer, Uhtred is old (but very wise) and I'm trying to read very slowly, but as usual, can't put it down.

 

So thank you. Thank you for a good story. Thank you for educating me about my ancestry in a very enjoyable way. Uhtred, Finan and the rest will live in my memory for many years to come, and I'm sure I will re-read the series in a few years.

Diane Scholfield

I want to thank you for the series The Last Kingdom.  I'm of Danish heritage and have enjoyed the stories immensely.    I'm on book 5 in the series and discovered them on Audible.  I have a soul sucking commute - across the San Francisco Bay bridge.  Some days I'm in my car 3+ hours (back and forth).  It can be extremely frustrating and resistance is futile.  I now put on your stories and it's completely changed my attitude.  Some days I sit in the driveway to finish a chapter.    My husband thanks you too as I don't complain so much now:).

Debra Jensen