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Just wanted to tell you that I am reading your Arthur books for the countless time and they are superb. I would guess that you do not like praise but critisism but even though I could write some, I just think they are brilliant stories. The first time I read them, they made me go and read more about Arthur which in one sense was good but on the other it drew me away from beer and football. I also liked the Grail and Stonehenge books. No more praise now, I am off to the pub...........English Badger

Dear Bernard, Just a quick note having listened to "Desert Island Discs" this morning (23 April). I found the whole programme fascinating and very touching. Thanks for the inspiration. Trevor Jenkins

Dear Mr Cornwell, I heard Desert Island Discs this morning (23 April) on BBC4 and I felt identified with what your father wanted for you. I am a born again Christian!! Sorry you never got there. But I was surprised and thought that maybe yes you are a witness of Christ because some of the songs you chose for us listeners to listen to, were songs of praise to God and prayer. While listening to them while at work I felt happy and lifted and all that stuff your peculiar Dad wished you could feel!! And being here in England where no Christian radios are allowed in the air, or anything of the sort, so far from what anybody can freely enjoy in the US, it was marvellous!!! Thank you, and I am sure your Dad was happy to know that you were broadcasting the Lord's existence. Ana Easdale

Dear Mr Cornwell, I am an officer currently serving in Iraq (with my regiment the 1st Battalion the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment). If not getting Mortared or RPG'd my evenings are somewhat free and so I thought I'd take a moment to congratulate and thank you for writing the excellent Grail Series. I'm half way through and its a great bit of escapism from day-today service in the Middle East. The Arthur series was outstanding and I notice from the web-site another historical adventure is on its way, excellent! My fear is that once you've written enough to retire on some desert Island and live like a king we'll have no more from you (well thats what I'd do but I'm fundamentally lazy) Please do keep pumping out the books they are important and greatly enjoyed by many of us. Regards JD

Just a note to say that I am thoroughly enjoying the Sharpe books. I friend got me started and now I can't stop! I just watched my first video, Sharpe's Company. It was good but I don't think the actor who protrayed Harper was true to the books. Keep up the good work and thanks for some great reading! Gary Woodburn

I bought several of your books as Christmas presents for my (adult) son, and he recommended that I read "Gallows Thief." I took his advice and wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the book. The characters were wonderful, especially Sandman, Berrigan, and Eleanor (I like intelligent female characters, but can't abide the ones who are "fiesty" just to be annoying, so felt that Eleanor was just perfect). I wish to add my voice to the cry that you write another Rider Sandman novel. When I visited Colonial Williamsburg last week, I purchased a copy of "Redcoat," and am looking forward to reading it soon. Now that I have discovered your books, I can see that I have many happy hours of reading ahead! Annette Jackson

I really enjoy your books. I really enjoyed the War Lord Cronicles. The Sharpe books were good too although I have not read all of the them. Stonehenge was a very good story. I have been reading your books for a long time now and have got my father interested in your books also. He likes listening to the tapes of your books while driving. I live in Canada and unfortunately cannot attend your Toronto stop. Many thanks for hours/years of reading enjoyment. Craig

Just reading the bulletin board posting for April 22, like to say that I went backpacking in Portugal twice last year. The second time, in September I went up north to Coimbra and Guarda. I went to Guarda to get to Almeida after reading about it in Sharpe's Gold. Had to hang around half a day for the bus from Guarda and when I got off at Almeida the locals on the bus were looking at me like I had two heads. We're talking back of beyond here. Where I got off , just outside the first barrell like tunnell, it was like arriving in a wild west ghost town, especially as it was late afternoon and very hot, despite being mid September. I was thinking what have I let myself in for but it turned out to be a great experience. There was a lovely pensao just down the road and the walled town itself was amazing. I think I came at the perfect time. Didn't bother with the museum but walked around the town on the walls. It was the atmosphere of the place really, so isolated and eerie in the late afternoon indian summer haze. Then I put my feet up and had a few beers in one of those outdoor cafes inside the town. It was so tranquil that it was hard to picture what happened here in 1810. The people were very friendly depite my pidgin Portuguesse. Thanks for bringing the place to my attention in your book. Tony (from Ireland)

Dear Mr Cornwell, Congratulations on an entertaining Desert Island Discs. Your eclectic choice of music was interesting; as were you. I don't mean to sound patronising but I'm struck by your openness and honesty. Keep the books rolling, please. When is the next Sharpe book, after 'Escape'. They don't become less interesting to we readers. Best wishes. Tony Pontin

Mr Cornwell I felt that I had to past comment as your books are the best there are! I have my entire adult life been reading your books (35 now!) Including the famous Sharpe. I have found them all a formidable read. I was wondering have you read Allan Mallison books on Mathew Hervey of the Light Dragons. And what if any, are your comments regarding his particular skill at the continuity in his books? Once again Hats off to you sir!!! Bill Wright