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DEAR BERNARD I HAVE JUST RECENTLY BEEN TO SEE THE TOUCHSTONE PICTURES FILM "KING ARTHUR" AND FOUND IT VERY DISAPPIONTING TO SAY THE LEAST. GREAT ACTORS GREAT COSTUME GREAT SETTINGS BUT JUST A WOEFULL STORYLINE. HOW MARVELLOUS IT WOULD BE TO SEE YOUR ARTHUR TRILOGY TREATED WITH THE SAME RESPECT AS SAY THE LORD OF THE RINGS FILM TRILOGY ! COULD THERE BE ANY POSSIBILITY OF THIS IN THE NEAR FUTURE ? I CANNOT SIGN OFF WITHOUT PASSING MY THANKS TO YOU FOR THE MANY HOURS OF GRIPPING READING YOU HAVE GIVEN ME AND TWO OF MY THREE SONS (THE THIRD IS JUST TO YOUNG YET ) ALL THE VERY BEST PHIL

Mr Cornwell, I was recently looking on your website and noticed that the Sharpe books US and UK cover illustrations were different. Just curious as to which ones you prefer. Also I'd just like to say that the Sharpe books are the best books I've ever read. Thanks
Scott Wilson

Hi Bernard, Have you read Mark Urban's 'Rifles'? I'm just finishing it, and highly recommend it. It's an excellent history of the 1st Battalion, 95th Rifles from 1809-1815. By the way, I've never been a great fan of naval history, always prefering army histories/stories, but your 'Sharpe's Trafalgar' made me go out and buy Patrick O'Brian's 'Master and Commander', the first of the series featuring Captain Jack Aubrey and his friend, naval surgeon and intelligence agent Stephen Maturin. I'm now on the 15th book of the 20 book series, and, like your books, can't read them quickly enough to see what happens. David Coates

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I read your notes on why you decided to give Starbuck a vacation, however, I think that maybe you could alternate year on year that way both sagas continue. I have read the 4 Starbuck Chronicles twice in the last few years and would like to see the continuation of them. I have been an avid follower of Sharpe for quite a few years and have enjoyed them immensly. I especially like your historical notes, which straightens out the fact from fiction. Thank you for the many hours of entertainment and for the history lessons. Best Regards, Roberto Agostini

Sir, I was first introduced to "Sharpe" through PBS and the History Channel in about 1996, and have followed him in print since. I've also read Gallow's Thief, the first two of the Gail Quest, and am currently working on Crowning Mercy. Some of the others shall follow as they are found. I wish to thank you for the many hours of enjoyment that you have provided. I find Crowning Mercy is written in the same vein as Ian Fleming's The Spy Who Loved Me. As a male I find them facinating. A thought for a new book or trilogy would be the Seven Years War (French Indian War, as its called here in the U.S.). In particular Roger's Rangers as they were "Sharpe" 50 years (or so) earlier. They were Light Infantry and Militia, if memory serves. and it could cover a lot of ground. Yes I do enjoy history. And John Jake's Kent stories helped lead me to you. Thank you for your time. Sincerly, M.J.Matusek Weatherford, Ok

Mr. Cornwell, I would like to thank you for the Sharpe series and the Warlord series. Your words have taken to places and times that I never thought I could visit. Gene McDonald

Hi, Enjoy your books so much. Am currently reading Richard Sharpes' Indian tales and am glad there are still another twenty odd Sharpe books to go! Just wondered if you have ever read anything by Nigel Tranter. Before he died in 2000 he wrote literally hundreds of fictional books, based on historical events (like yours). His were mainly on Scottish historical events - from the Vikings through to Bonnie Prince Charlie. I would recommend them to anyone, they are beautifully written. Finally, keep writing! We can read more quickly than you can write, and hundreds of thousands of fans are waiting for your next book, so stop checking the web-site and write! Regards and much admiration, Neil

I just wanted to say thank you for the writing tips you included on your web site. I've read several other writing tips by various authors and yours is the best. I had basically given up on trying to write several different stories that I have in my head until today. Thanks for helping me realize that other people experience the same feeling and problems when they try writing for the first time. I am in the process of reading The Winter King. This is the first book that I have read of yours. It's great! I can't wait to read the other Arthur books. Sincerely, Chris Rhodus Madison, MS

I just like to say thanks for your books - they keep me hooked from page 1 to the end and I look forward to reading your next. Thanks again Andrew Schofield

Mr. Cornwell, You recently posted readers' questions about where to find a picture of a yale. You suggested some source. Allow me to point out that the UK cover of Harlequin has a red banner bearing what I think from your description is a yale. Those of us outside the UK who can't get our hands on that book can see the cover on the web site. Duncan Adams