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Hello Bernard. Finished reading Sharpe's Escape on Tuesday and just wanted to say that I thought it was brilliant, as fast-paced as Sharpe's Eagle ever was. I was addicted from the beginning and picked the book up every spare moment I had - got it read in two days, thankfully. Can't wait for the next one. Kind regards, Sharon.

Mr. Cornwell, I wanted to thank you profusely for the Sharpe series. You sir, are a gifted writer. Being a 1st generation Spanish American, I particularly enjoyed Sharpe's travels through Spain during the peninsular wars. I can't bear Sharpe completely retiring from service after Chile. Surely Antonia will get in trouble, requiring Sharpe's rescue. Or perhaps he will see some action as a revived hero in his old age, with a command as major general somewhere? His sons I'm sure will want to be a hero like their father? Patrick is definitely getting bored and fat! Anyways, thanks for the tremendous entertainment and education, Sincerely, John Gustavo Gomez

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I am so glad I found this site so I can thank you. When my youngest son was in elementary school, and part of middle school, he stubbornly refused to read. We stumbled upon your Arthur series on tape, and he was hooked. I had seen the Sharp's series on PBS, so one year for Christmas, he got the entire collection. I mixed things up with print, audio book and video. He has since become an avid reader. He and I fight over your new books, and I have had to resort to hiding them until I am finished. He has branched out, but your historical novels are still his favorites. Thanks so much for helping us turn the corner for this child! He is now 16 and is admonished by his English teacher for doing too much outside reading. I hope that the majority if his reading is in books and not "young lad" magazines, but with your prolific writing and wonderful stories, we can only hope. Thanks again and please keep the books coming. Susanne

Kindly launch latest books on e - book as well as this is much easier to read and carry. Sohaib Yasin

Just a quick comment. Having done all the 'Sharpe', 'Quest' and 'Arthur' books I found 'Sealord' and 'Stormchild' in a second hand book shop. I enjoyed 'Sealord' and am well into and totally enthralled by 'Stormchild'. I find it hard to put down. Anyway thank you for the hours of pleasure your books have given me. I wonder why I can't get on with the 'Starbuck' series? Regards Ernie

just a note to say how I have enjoyed your books .I have just started to read the Starbuck books again. When will he march into battle again? Clive Gibson

could you please tell me if there are to be any more books in the Starbuck Chronicles series? Ron Bygrave

I just wanted to say that I'd thought I'd never enjoy anything as much as Forrester's Hornblower saga. You, sir, have proved me wrong. I rank Richard with Horatio. Thanks for a spellbinding good read. Gary Bleasdale

The first time I read one of your books at the age of 12 I loved it. I remember running down stairs and telling mum about Sharpe and his rifle men and how I was going to read the whole series. After the Sharpe books I got into the Grail quest and then the best of your works, the Arthur books. Calum Thomas

Here I am, a 64 year old grandmother and I LOVE your books. Having read ALL the Sharpe series in the late 1990, you cannot immagine my joy when I discovered by accident, the new Sharpe books and The Grail Quest Series. The trouble with prequels is the author must kill off people who don't appear in later books. I liked the arab boy and Lady Grace and enjoyed Sharpe's being wealthy, too bad he couldn't have saved a few precious stones! Oh well, what is an author to do? With your 'All Books' list I now know I have met all your wonderful characters! Thank you for many, many hours of reading pleasure!!!! Patricia Anderson

Bernard, Just a message to say what a fan I am of you and Sharpe. I have read all the books and then when I can listen to them as books on tape as I drive to work. It is good to hear the stories done in the accent of the characters and it is always great to have a story read to you. The commute goes very fast. I am waiting on Sharpe's next adventure. My other favorite author is WEB Grifffin. You both have stories steeped in war but the characters are the main part of the story, not war. So, thanks for the great stories and please keep it up. I also enjoy the other series too. Dick Dufty

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I am from Germany and it is quite difficult to get in touch with your books here. But I managed to read your King Arthur books (about three times until now) and I can truly say that I wanted to give you standing ovations after every single page. I am really in love and hate with your characters and I am deeply impressed how you turn a myth (excuse me) into a realistic story by giving the explanation how it come to a myth. I am keen on English history (I study English Literature) and I recognise a lot of incidents and locations. Before I continue swarming, I want to ask you, if you have already sold the film rights for "The Winter King". My brother in law (he is keen about your books as well) and I have started dreaming about how Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings) put your novel into action. It would suit so perfectly! Only Mr. Jackson has got enough imagination, enthusiam and of course money, so I hope he will read your books one day and has the urgent need to put it onto celluloid. Thank you for making me laugh, shiver and cry, Yours faithfully, Mareike Aukamp