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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

Mr Cornwell, This is the first time I have ever written to somebody in your position. I am not one of these people who is excited over spotting celebrities, I have never been in any kind of fan club (apart from Rochdale AFC but that is more a punishment than anything else) and I have never been impressed by primadonnas. I tell you this so you'll realise what an effect your writing has had on me that it moves me to put finger to keyboard and let you know. The Warlord Chrnicles are simply the finest books I have ever read. I read them all at least once a year just so that I never forget even the smallest details of the story. My youngest son was very nearly christened with the middle names "Derfel Cadarn" thanks to you. I am a struggling writer myself and so can only really pay credit to you by calling you an inspiration. Whenever I am fighting with plotlines and characters I simply open one of your books and lose myself into the historical stories you weave so magically. It always gets me back on track and I soon find myself typing frantically again. Please don't take this as an admission of plaguerism, I'm not a stealer of ideas - simply an appreciator of what I consider literary genius. Many thanks for everything. Darren Lang-Whiston

The best character in your Sharpe novels has to be the cunning, sly, devious, selfish Major Ducos. I can't believe he hasn't been given a mention. Don't want to tell any plots, but the beginning of Sharpe's Honour showing Ducos at his most deviant really summed him up to me. Thanks. William Carter

Richard Sharp was a National Service RM officer. As a 2Lt in 1959 he served in X Troop at ITCRM under the command of Maj. Bull Bavin. Another officer in the Troop was 2Lt Rory Wotherston another fine rugby player. XTroop was the training and test troop for all recruits culminating in the commando tests and the winning of the coveted 'Green Beret'. I was an NS 2Lt. and was trained by Rory and saw them both on a daily basis whilst completing my commando course. Richard Sharp was very well respected and of a modest disposition. He was a very fine young officer and liked by all. Hence he is a good role model for your hero. Charles Lovelace

Mr. Cornwell, I just wanted to take the time to write to you and compliment you on your vast body of work, almost all of which I have read. I admit I first heard of Sharpe via the television and the series starring Sean Bean, but ever since I began to read the Sharpe books a few years ago I have been a devoted fan. Your just completed Grail Quest series was an original work that I very much enjoyed. I was also wondering if there will be any more Starbuck Chronicles, I would like to have seen your take on the rest of the Civil War. I am currently working on my Master's Degree in History, a decision in which your books influenced me a great deal. I cannot wait till the next Sharpe adventure comes out, I will be first in line this coming Tuesday. Thanks for some great reading adventures, Respectfully yours, Joshua Moser Flemington, NJ

I know authors like to write about things with which they are familiar. I also heard that you live on Cape Cod. The early settlers were mostly English on the Cape so please write a series about the early people who settled on the Cape. I dont think it has been done and my early relatives were some of those people. I dont put any claim on the idea and you can use it freely. By the way, the library at Barnstable would be a great resource. Norm Baker of the Cape Cod Bakers (Presently living in Atlanta and missing the Cape)

I notice on your sites' Diary page that you've removed mention of a North American tour for Sharpes Escape. Please tell me it's an oversight!! I was able to get Sharpes Havoc signed in Virginia last year and thoroughly enjoyed hearing you speak. Ron Malecki

hi.. I'm in Australia and I love Sharpe, it's amazing how it spurs your imagination. I really hope you continue to create more Sharpe books as I will always continue to read - thanks for bringing me back to reading. Tristan

Hi, I have just been to the local WH Smith and seen Sharpe's Eagle with a new cover. I am surprised as the old cover was just 'new', but I really like the new new cover, portaying the battle of Valdelecasa, I was tempted to buy it, may still do, my copy is pretty tattered looking. Sorry you stopped work on Warrior, and am looking forward to Sharpe's Escape and the Alfred book. Adrian.

Bernard I love your books and have read and reread all your work. The mix of history and fiction is just great. I was hoping that you would be writing a new Starbuck book soon as I would like to know how Starbuck got on after the battle of Sharpsberg. Cheers and thank you for so many enjoyable hours, Peter Handford, Wodonga, Victoria Australia