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I enjoy the Sharpe series. I thought that you were most clever in putting Shape in South America at time when a lot of history happened. Just the sort of skullduggery that Lord Pumphrey would be right in the middle of. I swear that Sharpe could land on a deserted island and find a convent of nuns to look after him. But then none of the women in Sharpe's life stay around very long, do they? Pity you killed off Astrid though. I'll be buying Sharpe's Escape, when it comes out. Richard Oakley

G'day Bernard, first up I really enjoy your books. The purpose of this message is to send you the way of a great Aussie novelist who has specialized in stories about Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. The author's name is Gary McKay (he was a Platoon Commander in Vietnam and was awared the MC). Some of his excellent books include "In good Company", "All guts, no glory" , "Delta 4" and "Sleeping with your ears open". I really belive you would find his books very readable - and no I do not know him personally!!! Would also love for you to write some novels set during the Roman times...maybe set in Gaul or during the Punic Wars. Anyway, all the best and don't ever stop writing! ps I think "The forgotten soldier" is one of the best books I have ever read. pss with the stunning advances in special effects (showcased in "The Return of the King") it would be great for someone to reshoot the Sharpe stories (and indeed put on film the Arthur books), for now the technology is there to do visual justice to your stories!!! James

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I'm a big fan of your Sharpe Books. I'm still reading them, but so far are really impressed. You express your ideas in a very different but very! very! good way. It's very noticable your hard work in the making of the series. Well I don't want to put you in discomfort with a very long letter. Thanks again for your dedication and hard work! Nathan Nichols

I first met Richard Sharpe in the TV series. Sean Bean is the perfect 'Chosen one'. Richard Sharpe is who I'd have liked to be in another life. Although he does get shot up a bit. Paul Tryon

I also disagree with Isabel, the point of you writing that type of novel is brilliant. If you were an unknown author, that book would of made the booker list. You capture a London in 1817 which was very good indeed. Keep up the good work. William Carter

Dear Sir, I have just completed reading an old story of yours called "A Crowning Mercy" which I enjoyed, but I am curious to know why it does not appear in any of your book lists. I am slowly reading your Sharpe collection in the correct chronological order and I am now waiting for Sharpe's Escape. May I congratulate you on a brilliant series and ask what you thought of the Television adaptations. Once again many thanks for all of the pleasure your books have given me. Regards Peter Hudson

Me again. Noticed in your reading club The Iron Duke by Richard Holmes. Thought your readers might like to know he has another written with Hugh Bicheno, . Redcoats and Rebels. To accompany his equally great BBC television series. Professor Holmes also did War Walks books and TV series (BBC again) and that included a very good chapter about Waterloo. Regards Nigel James

Hi, I was reading your website and noticed how frustrated you were about the name of "Harlequin" being changed to "The Archer's Tale" in the U.S. I just wanted to try to ease your mind a little. I think "harlequin" must mean two fairly different things on the two sides of the Atlantic. Over here, it really is more associated with romance novels. More than romance readers picking your book by accident, I think more readers that would be interested in your book would not have picked it up in the first place (I would likely fall into the later category, as I was not previously familiar with your work). Anyway, I understand why you are upset and I know it will still bother you about the name change, but I hope this will take some of the sting out of it, knowing that it brought some people (for surely I am not the only one) to your work. Thanks, Allen Knight

Totally disagree with Isabelle about Gallows Thief! I enjoyed it a lot! And for my point of view Sandman isn't two dimensional at all. He is 100% British officer and gentleman, so help him God! David Shnayderman

Just finished Heretic, the 23rd book of yours I've read. Read many other authors in the same genre, but no one comes close. Very readable, very good stories. Happy to be able to compliment you on them. John Robertson