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I love your books. I have never been a big reader. I really started to read in 6th grade when I read the Warrior Cat Books. When I had no money to buy them I stopped reading for a few years until this year my brother handed me Sharpe's Tiger. I finally had something to look towards when I finished my school work. I probally should not have read them as much as I did in class but I did any ways. I would knock out 2-3 books in a week. Soon I was handed the Winter King and Boy I was in love and that's how I picture my King Arthur now! When I finished the Warlord Chronicles I was so full of emotion I cried! I went on to read more about Sharpe and then I read Agincourt and your description of the battles were beautiful and much more interesting than any other description I could have read. Any how I love your books and I recomend them to every one I know.

~Brian

I AM A GREAT FAN OF THE SAXON SAGA AND AWAIT EACH BOOK WITH GREAT EXCITEMENT. YOU HAVE PROVIDED UHTRED WITH A FACE AND TREMENDOUS SUBSTANCE, BUT FOR ME, THE ACTOR, RICHARD ARMITAGE, HAS PROVIDED HIM WITH A VOICE, IN HIS SUPERB RENDITION OF "LORDS OF THE NORTH".I HAVE HEARD NO OTHER RECORDING TO TOUCH IT.  UHTRED HAS BECOME A TRUE FRIEND BUT I HOPE IT IS A LONG TIME  BEFORE HE RECAPTURES BEBBANBURG SO THAT FRIENDSHIP CAN ENDURE.

BRENDA DUTHIE

I am Dr.Barry Foster.  At the college where I teach an introductory psychology class, I am known as Dr. B.  I simply wish to thank you for your great body of work.  I love teaching and working with my students, but I need a respite, a retreat,and an economical and convenient resort--your books provide all these and more.  I appreciate your discipline, perseverance, dedication, sacrifice, and, if your writing is an accurate reflector of your person, I appreciate your values.  Sharpe's Christmas was particularly appealing to me and, not to psychologize, I think revelatory of you in a way that most of your other books are not allowed to be. But I digress.  So, thank you  again, and if you are ever going to be in the Houston area, I would like to know. Well, the old owl is hooting outside my window so I think I will take my aging bones to bed.

Dr. B.

Hello again. Are you aware that Robert Low has tipped his hat to you in the first book of his new Scottish series - The Lion Wakes? The English survivors are gathering themselves after the battle of Stirling Bridge and come across an English knight who is described as "one of Lord Ughtred of Scarborough's men... part of the retinue from Bamburgh". Thought that was a nice touch.

Chris.

Dear Bernard,
Just finished reading "The Fort" which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Just one small criticism - ROYAL  marines in 1779 I think not!
The "Royal" was granted in 1802, therefore your inclusion of the Corps in "Sharpe's Seige was spot on.
Best wishes
Tony Mackenzie of south Essex (Chadwell Heath)
Author "44 (RM) Commando - From Achnacarry to the Arakan

Check out the Discovery TV show "American Guns"  episode from 6/13
They try to re-create Mr. Nock's 7 barell gun !

http://dsc.discovery.com/search/results.html?focus=site&query=nock

Tal Mor

Bernard,

I was fortunate enough to be given a copy of the Battle of Azincourt by a mate at work. I read alot and I love historical military fiction and this was easily one of the best books I've ever read - I smashed it in about 4 days. The other author I really enjoy is Conn Iggulden - no doubt you know his books, another genius. I just wanted to say thanks for a stunning read - I loved the characters, I loved the story and the mix of violence, romance, strategy and history was perfect. I just wanted to say thanks.

Joseph Glatter

Hello - ten years ago I read the Warlord Chronicles during which I often envisioned a television miniseries production coming out of the books.  I just recently viewed the HBO series Game of Thrones which prompted me to read George R. R. Martin's series.  This in turn has lead me back to wanting to read the Warlord Chronicles again.  If HBO could turn Game of Thrones into a series, then why not the Warlord Chronicles?  Perhaps some day?  Incidentally, a long time ago I was first introduced  to you while home with a cold, when I first watched Sharpe Rifles on PBS.  I have enjoyed reading your books ever since.

Gregory Davis

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I finally got around to Redcoat and I'm loving every page of it.  It seems strange that I'm getting to it just now after having read most of the non-serial novels like The Fort, Agincourt and Stonehenge.  But life sometimes throws you some curves.  All the same, it seems appropriate that I read it in the weeks leading up to Independence Day.  Once again you've fleshed out some fine characters both imaginary and real.  Sir William Howe really comes to life there.  I also appreciated how you've added some nice detail to the action at Paoli's Tavern.  In particular the absence of flints in the muskets of the British troops for the night assault.  Reminds me of a decisive moment at the Battle of Brandywine that I read about in a rather acedemic biography of Casimir Pulaski.  The column of Hessians sent to outflank the Continental left was ordered to march with unloaded muskets.  This enabled Pulaski's ad hoc cavalry unit to make their heroic and reckless charge. Thusly delaying the flanking movement long enough to enable the Continental Army's baggage train to escape.  It was an American defeat but it could have been much worse.
At any rate, I'm looking foward to finishing up Redcoat over my vacation time before the 4th of July.  I've visited Valley Forge years ago but I'm sure it's quite different in many respects from colonial days. Just as Fredericksburg  below Marye's Heights has changed from the Civil War battle.  I look forward to seeing how you capture the ambiance of that location in winter.

David M. Dunaj

I just discovered you. You are a brilliant writer. I started with Uhtred, and can't wait to experience your other tales. Thank You for all the hours of satisfactory reading.
Mary Heenan,