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Hi, I just had to let you know how very, very much I enjoyed this 13 book series, Just finished the last book in tears, The last few pages really hit me. I am so pleased that Uhtred did not die! I am a proud English woman, originally from Yorkshire but have lived in Australia since 1966. You can take the girl out of Yorkshire, but you'll never take Yorkshire out of the girl. I also greatly enjoyed your Arthur books. So, many thanks for providing me with many hours of reading pleasure.

Regards,

Sandra


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Dear Bernard.

I would like to thank you for the many hours of pleasure I have had from reading your books. I first started with the Sharpe books in the early 1990's recommended to me by a dear friend who sadly has passed away. Since that time I have read every book and have enjoyed them all, but my favorite has to be Sharpe.

Every Christmas for the last 10 years my Present from my daughters is always the latest Bernard Cornwell if one is published, I don't have to leave hints, they know what I like. This Christmas 2023 was no exception and to my absolute delight it was the latest Sharpe, If it had not been everyone including my 4 grandchildren had come for Christmas dinner, I would have started the book there and then.

Once I started turning the pages it was like old friends had come back into my life with Sharpe, Harper, and Hagman to name a few.  Anyway the Book was great but all to soon it came to an end and it was hard to close the book .

I hope there are a few books left for you to write and I eagerly await them. One character I do miss is Obadiah Hakeswill, nasty piece of work but brilliant played by the marvelous Pete Postlethwaite.  I am retired now and spend my time carving wood and making walking sticks in my workshop when it rains and my wife does not want to go out, which is quite often as it rains quite a lot in Manchester UK.

Thank you for reading my comments and may you write many more.

 

John Grundy


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I started reading the Sharpe books about thirty years ago, and I loved them (I've just bought the latest).

 

And, your books prompted me to read more widely on the Peninsular War, and eventually to do a Masters' on the subject, at Buckingham University.  My Dissertation, ‘The Great Forgotten’:  The Contribution Made by the Spanish to the Allied Campaign in the Peninsular War, 1808 - 1814 ', received a Distinction.

 

So, many thanks for pushing me to study a fascinating subject.

Sean Fear


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It’s funny how things develop. I started reading your books after watching the first season of The Last Kingdom. I exhausted that series and in doing so, noticed I shared a last name with your late editor and felt an unreasonable, but friendly obligation to keep reading. So I did. Reading through the Sharpe series, the Grail Quest, the Arthur books, and most recently a second round with the Starbuck series.

I’d like to express that your works have brought me hundreds of hours of enjoyment with wonderful characters that I’ve come to love.

 

Thank you.

Brandon Eady


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Hi Bernard,

I am Phil and I never used to read novels, in school I would watch the movie and write my report on the book from that.

 

In the past 3yrs I've read the Sharpe series some multiple times, The Fort (a truly marvellous work of literature - do more like this) and Sunday gone finished Starbuck Chronicles. People who have known me a long time are shocked when I say I'm now a reader - that's a huge complement to your writing and I wanted to thank you for your amazing books. They're a pleasure to read and they've sparked an interest in history. Sharpes Trafalgar and Waterloo are my 2 favourite books.

 

I also want to ask you to please consider writing more books in the Starbuck Chronicles, it's sparked a fascination in me about the civil war and I feel Sad that I've finished it.

 

I look forward to starting the Last Kingdom series next.

 

Thank you for your amazing work

Keep it up

Phil


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My condolences on your loss of Whiskey. We just lost our sweet boxer Dallie on Monday and it has us broken. Amazing pups or just pets, are hard to lose. The void is real from my Dallie. They teach us that life is truly short and to enjoy living in the moment. I appreciate you Bernard, Last Kingdom and now Winter King are amazing and I needed them in my life. The stories on paper and the people you have turning them into shows and movies are amazing. God bless and thank you for something that truly grabs your attention and gives me a mental break. I don’t get into shows and tv much. These shows are different, I can’t stop watching and love it. Take care and keep up the great work.

Billy Dias

 

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Thank you!  So sorry about the loss of your pup.


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Dear Mr. Cornwell - This is a note to say, simply: thank you.

 

About 3 years ago, I wanted to make an intentional effort at reading more and build a strong reading habit. After a couple good books, I was enjoying reading but still not absorbed in it. Then, I stumbled across The Winter King. It was the book that made me fall in love with books, in general. After that, I read a lot of books and found myself enjoying reading in a way I hadn't before.

 

Then, about 2 years ago, I wanted to revisit the trilogy and see where the story went. I read Enemy of God which is now my favorite book I have ever read. Finally, this past year, I finished the journey with Excalibur, which I could not put down - I had my Kindle open over breakfast, at the office, standing around waiting for the train…

 

I realized, when I finished, that no work of art has sparked joy for me the way The Warlord Chronicles did. I asked Santa (a.k.a. my wife) for a hardcopy of the trilogy because I so desperately wanted to hold those books. Thankfully, they arrived just after Christmas. I was so moved. I think she was surprised at how emotional I was in opening that present, and I'll tell her what I told you: I did not know it was possible for someone to love a piece of art as much as I love your Warlord Chronicles.

 

These books gave me something I didn't know I could have. They are beautiful, powerful, and enthralling beyond words. I cannot wait to read them again and again. And I cannot thank you enough for having given these books to the world.

 

If it's still a possibility, I'd love to mail you one for an autograph! It would mean so much. But of course no worries either way. At the very least, I simply wanted to express my gratitude and tell you that your words were among the most incredible things I have come across in my life.

 

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

 

- Dylan

 


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I absolutely love your work. Fell in love with The Last Kingdom series first and now am about to start The Grail Quest series. I just wanted to simply say thank you for sharing your gift of story telling with us. I saw in one of your books that you spend a lot of time in Charleston SC. That’s one of my favorite places in the world and try to get there at least once yearly in order to spend time in the historic district. Hope to see you at a book signing some day! Until then, know that your work is greatly appreciated.

 

Jon


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Love your historical fiction! Vikings did probably use horns on helmets to provide critical protection of their shoulder muscles. The overhead blows from adversaries made such light but tough horns very functional. The devilish horns also gave a psychological edge. (Contrary to your statements at the end of “The Last Kingdom”)

Hal Valderhaug


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The Sharpe series is being g run on ITV4. Great to watch them again. Make sure your agent gets your royalties.

Please keep on writing.

Neil  Brindley