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Hi Mr Cornwell, >From browsing your site I read that you had talked about the idea of making the Warlord Chronicles into films. I just wanted to let you know that for a long time now myself and my husband have been saying how well they could be adapted. So far there has been nothing memorable done in terms of films/TV with the Arthurian legends, and your books are by far the most credible, interesting and relatable versions of the tale out there! Please please consider adapting them for screenplay. P.S) unfortunately a big budget Arthur movie is being filmed at the moment, I've seen some footage and I'm pretty sure it's going to suck! Clare-Marie Gosse


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Hi! I've just begun reading the Sharpe series, and I have to say that it is the best series I've read in a long time. The Grail Quest was my first introduction to your writing and since then I've read most of your other novels. You've really inspired me to do some in depth research into Napolean's era. So, Thanks! and I'm looking forward to finding out what happens to good 'ol Sharpe next! Courtney


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I have just read the Grail Quest books and thought they were amongst the best books i have ever read. Thomas of Hookton is a superb character and i very much hope that he will be back in futher books!!! Keep writing. Mr S Geldart


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Re Sharpe's Fortress, your description of Sharpe's discomfort as an officer is dead on accurate. After 5 years as an enlisted soldier I received a direct appointment to first lieutenant in the JAG corps. Although I stayed in the National Guard for over 30 years and retired as a colonel, I always felt like an impostor, just like Sharpe in your book. I enjoy your work. Jim McBride


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I've read almost all your books, most of them in original language (here in Italy the Sharpe's still an ensign in India) and of course I'm one of those that are wondering where the hell Nathaniel has gone... Anyway my purpose is not to annoy you with already-asked questions. I just wanted to compliment you for your history knowledge (I'm also a little bit envious of it) and for your narration style. I'm engaged in "Vagabond" now and I find it great, as usual. I'm only waiting for a series in WWII. England fought in all theatres of operations and I think you should have plenty of material not for 20 but for 200 books! Tally ho, Bernard! Regards Eros Pittacolo

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Sorry, but I don't plan any WWII books - or anything in the 20th century. I prefer to stick with older history.


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Surely you haven't finished the Starbuck series. These were the best of a great collection. Bert Connell


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Dear Mr. Cornwell: So many times I've read or seen a good story and never got to thank the author. I love a good action story but the choice of Sean Bean for the title role of Sharpe was great. I hope he will do more. Thank you and keep em coming. I will look forward to the next installment on PBS or History channel. Yours truly Barbara


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I have throughly enjoyed all of your novels, especially the Arthur Books. I'm curious, as to your personal religious beliefs and how they have influenced your writings, if at all. Robert Auskalnis

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They do, indeed they do, but I'm not going to say how! On the one hand you have the anti-Christian bias of much of the Arthur books (and, indeed, of the new book set in Alfred's Wessex), but I also enjoyed describing the Christian conversion of Swynyard in the American Civil War books. I think I'm playing both sides of the table, but I will confess to a fascination with religion.


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Thankyou for many hours of enjoyable reading. I look forward to having Vagabond and Heretic signed as well. Malcolm Robinson


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Mr. Cornwell, I am a 22 year old seamen that just graduated from Texas A&M. Believe it or not, but I have a lot of spare time on my hands when I am offshore. I just finished the Arthur books and Stonehenge. I am starting the Sharpe books and just wanted to thank you for your help in passing the time. Thank You, Daniel Blanton