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
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
Thanks Allen for letting me know.
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
A Crowning Mercy is not on any Bernard Cornwell book lists because it was written under the name Susannah Kells. I'm glad to know you are enjoying the Sharpe books. I was, of course, thrilled to see the books made into films and on the whole quite pleased with the results.
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
Thanks for the recommendation. This book has been listed on the Reading Club page for awhile now - you will find it on page 4 (posting date 3 July 2003).
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
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
What are you doing reading this useless email when you could be writing more and more incredible stories. Thank you for The Grail Quest and your other works. I have my brother hooked on The Arthur Books and I won't share mine with him. I thought one more custormer would make you write more. Stop reading these fan letters and get back to work. Bruce Young
I'm glad to hear Sharpe is still a live concern and that we can expect to see more of his antics. Much as I love Sharpe, though, I do have to say that the Arthur series was by far your best work (in my opinion, of course!!). Thanx for all the hours of enjoyment! Joe Roberts
More tales of Rider Sandman PLEASE!!!! and of his friends too..Marius Geary