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My name, as far as I know, means hog farmer, in Norse. Not exactly a plum. Proud of it anyway. I love your books my friend. You've given me many, many hours of enjoyment and a good dose of history along the way. I really think your works could easily be made into extremely exciting movies. NOT made for TV junk but be truly entertaining and profitable in a wide market. If I had a hundred million, I would do it in a heartbeat. It's sad that it probably will not be done. My life has been better because of you. Thank you. Jim Griscom

Dear Mr. Cornwell, As I came to the end of the Sharpe books and felt a sadness that the adventure was coming to the end, I am now experiencing the same feelings as I get close to the end of The Starbuck Chronicles, The Bloody Ground. Yes, there are many similarities between Nate and Sharpe, but what captivates me with Starbuck is its on American soil and our history in the States. I did learn much from Sharpe on the histories of England, France and the Napoleonic wars, there is still a much stronger bond to U.S. history for this American. With the right actor maybe you could breath life back in to Nathaniel for the rest of the Civil War and a movie/series to support it. My wish for Christmas. There are the Saxon and Arthur books still waiting to be explored but Starbuck is truly captivating and you have nailed the sights, sounds and smells of the great tragedy of our Civil War. Thank you for keeping my imagination and love of history alive.

Jim Tharp

Ordered "The Burning Land" from Amazon.uk as I couldn't wait until it showed up in Canada. All I can say is EXCELLENT!
Paul Morgan

Hi Bernard, I recently heard that your novel Azincourt was going to be made into a feature, and having recently changed careers (I'm learning to be a grip)this is the sort of project I dream about being involved with, and one I intend on doing everything possible to work on. I have only just purchased the novel and I'm opening it up as soon as this mail has been sent. Look for my name on the film credits! Many thanks Craig Shiels

Hello Mr. Cornwell, I am a teacher of 8th grade history here in Corona, California, and I have been teaching the American Civil War for over 15 years. I recently finished all four of your Starbuck novels, and they gave me an insight into the time period that I have not been able to find in any of the other Civil War books that I have in my library. Thank you so much. I am so interested in finding out what happens to Nate Starbuck. Please write the next novel in the series. Sincerely, Sam Rangel - History Teacher.

Thank you for everything you have written. I doubt I could have made it through a relatively isolated an unhappy home life without your books to fuel my passion for education and the overall betterment of myself. By chance, I managed to purchase my first books of yours at age 12 with money saved up from months of chores at a local store. I had grown up on the Arthurian legend, and even though I was incredibly young I picked up all three books of the Warlord Trilogy and brought them home with me. Needless to say, I understood very little of what I read at the time, but have come to reread The Warlord Trilogy and many other books of yours over the passing years. However, these first three books have become some of my most treasured possessions. By 16, my generally-absent father had abandoned my mother and I, leaving a fairly sad and worrisome environment at home. Without your novels, I doubt I could have remained excited to learn and work towards achievement at school, yet I managed to finish Valedictorian and Class President. In my Commencement Speech to my Senior Class, I referenced you and your oft-written message that "fate is inexorable" in an effort to convince my classmates and an audience of ~5,000 that we should not pass up opportunity due to hardship, as our actions ultimately will define who we are and will become. I am now a junior at Carnegie Mellon University's Interdisciplinary Honors Program, and still continue to read and reread all of your works. As a leader in CMU's Student Government I was asked to name my favorite novel and author, and I was easily able to name my first read of yours, "The Winter King". That endorsement is publically available online and to the entire CMU community and was publically recommended to many members of CMU's Student Government and Faculty. I'm not sure if you will even receive this letter, but I wanted to at least attempt to thank the writer that helped me become the person I am today. Life has not been easy in any sense, yet with your books I have always found the inspiration to push beyond any boundary. If nothing else, your gift has acted as a defining factor in helping me attain success in a situation that would easily be seen as hopeless or depressing. Thank you, and may you continue to write for many years to come. I will always be there to continue to read true mastery. Ben

Hello Mr Cornwell, I've never contacted an author before but I would like to let you know how very much I enjoy your books. I'm an avid book reader, have been since a child, but your stories of Uhtred are absolutely wonderful. I've just finished Lords of the North and I feel like I'm wandering though the places I grew up visiting. I'm originally from Normanby (Middlesbrough), now living in New Zealand, so I personally feel close to the story lines and now have to hunt down Sword Song. Anyway, just wanted to let you know how enjoyable the books are. Best wishes Steve

One of the reasons I did not make better grades in Jr. High School was that I would check out a book from the library in the morning, and read it that day, and get another the next day. So I have read thousands of books. I have read two of yours, and an in the middle of "The Last Kingdom." After two glasses of wine, I decided to tell you how much I enjoy it. It is a pleasure to read! I read many books, but I must say you are one of the best. Hang in there, and keep me stocked with books.
Thomas M. Kelly

Hello, I am 21 and have never read a real book until the beginning of 2009. Traveling through school and my later teenage years I was one of those that thought it was 'uncool', and how I was so wrong. I have tried to start a few book set in different periods of time and types but have never been captivated by a story to carry on reading. At the beginning of this year along with my new found thirst for knowledge I decided to try and complete a book, searching all of the different types of book out there I came across your Azincourt. I read the blurb and the reviews and thought, I have an interest in this part of history and some knowledge, why not? So I bought your book. I would like to thank you for such a brilliant story, I love how I can connect to Nick as he is just a common man in such a defining chapter of our history. You have bought me into the wonderful world of reading which I have never experienced before and now I have a great list of books lined up to read next! I am currently nearing the end of Harlequin with the other two of the series ready, in waiting to unleash my imagination. Again, I would like to thank you for the great stories and broadening my mind, not only do I get a great story but I learn as well, and this spurs me to research the period and grow with knowledge. Sorry to go on so much but I understand you sign book via post. I would possibly, in the near future, like you to sign a book, whether your at a signing in my area or via post. That would very much be appreciated! Thank you for taking the time to read my email. Regards Gary Oliver

Dear Mr.Cornwell, I am a German recording artist and I spend lots of time travelling.....since I know your books even the longest flight is a blast. The saxon stories, the grail quest and the Arthur stories... and now probably the best book ever...AZINCOURT. Thanks for getting me into reading again...I threw away my psp3...and can't wait for further adventures to come, good luck and best wishes from Germany. Ah...inspired by you I called my last album "Männer sind Krieger".(Men are warriors).....keep on writing!Thanks!!!!!!

Matthias Reim