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Man I hated when Horgan died, and really became disappointed when he did not get his regiment, but the last book was golden - Waterloo. Then I found out this was not the end and am feverishly seeking out the others. As an officer who came up through the ranks I love your work. There are three great historical writers YOU, Forrester/Hornblower, and Frazier/Flashman. Magnificent job, and I love the character of Dogget in Waterloo, hope he doesn't buy the farm. Cheers, John Lewis

I have written to you before but I have just read "Sharpe's Escape" and I loved it. I even did a book report in school about it. I'm thinking of joinng the Sharpe Appreciation Society, that's how much I love Sharpe. I often wish for a time machine that will bring me back to the time period you write about. I'd go without hesitation. Can't wait till the next Sharpe edition. Keep it up. Clay Davis

Mr. Cornwell, The Sharpe series is extremely well written. So much so that it makes me feel like I am marching right along side Sharpe, Harper, Hagman, and the rest of the 95th under Sharpe's command. I wish you the best of luck on further Sharpe books, for as you say at the end of each, Sharpe and Harper will march again. Sincerely, Jake F. Atlanta, Georgia

I have derived great pleasure from reading all of your novels over the last 15 years. Historical accuracy combined with attention to detail and a fast pace are the trademark of all of your books. Uhtred will give you a whole new series Just be a bit kinder to the Welsh in the follow up to 'The Last Kingdom'!! Gareth Rees

Dear Mr Cornwell. I have just read "A Crowning Mercy". I found it staggeringly good. It was totally diverting throughout, the charecterisation was superb and the plot kept me from doing all the thing that I was supposed to doing this weekend. Sorry if this pean of praise sound a bit gushing, but I really was impressed. Trevor

Dear Mr Cornwell. I first wrote to you in October last year, after having read just 4 Sharpe books. I have now read all of them except Sharpe's Escape, which I am half way through, and Sharpe's Trafalgar, which has just arrived from Amazon. In the last 4 months I have done little or no cooking, gardening, cleaning, writing, visiting, running or anything else that can't be done with a book in one hand! I have had the most fabulous time slacking off and reading, and you are entirely to blame!! In about 2 weeks' time I will have to face reality and pick up the forgotten threads of my mundane life once more, while I await the publication of your next Sharpe book. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! NEVER stop writing Sharpe, PLEASE! You have my eternal admiration, homage and devotion. Your devoted fan, Sue.

Dear Sir, I realize you are extremely busy and thank you for taking time to read my comments. I am a longtime fan (64 years of age) of Richard Sharpe and Nathaniel Starbuck and have read your explanation for Starbuck's vacation however, I disagree with your reason. You are an excellent author with a God-given talent for writing/telling excellent stories and I do not feel that you there is a running together of either of the characters. Your talent is reflected in writing in different time frames/ages yet being able to keep the stories separate and I admire your abilities. I have been waiting for some nine years to see where Nathaniel Starbuck will resurface or "march again" and hope he will before you decide to retire. Thank you for your time and talent. God bless you and yours. Gordon Kaufman

Dear Mr Cornwell, My fiance who lives in England recommended your books to me. He said that I would love them and he was exactly right! I have just finished Gallows Thief. Excellent book! I could not put it down! Please continue a series with Sandman and the characters that helped him find the real killer. I would love to know how their lives progressed! I love the way you wove real facts into the plot! I am not only an avid reader, but also a budding journalist just starting college at 42 years of age. You make people like me want to write. I look forward to reading all of your books! I believe I will start The Arthur book series after I have read A Crowning Mercy. Best Wishes In All Your Endeavors, Linda

Hello, I just wanted to say that I loved the Last Kingdom. Once again it was a book of yours that I could not put down, desperate to know what happens next. I've never found that feeling before for so many books from the same author. I'm very much looking forward to the next one. Kind regards, Helen

Just a quick follow up about the forlorn hope patch question I sent before Xmas. I got a response from the 95th living history study group who said that only the 52nd gave valiant stormer patches - the 95th issued medals. Kieron