Mr. Cornwell,

I have truly loved reading your books. I’ve been reading your work for years, but only recently started the Sharpe series because it took me a LONG time to find a copy of Sharpe’s Tiger. But I found one about a month ago and have been flying through them ever since. I am glad to say that they have lived up to your other series completely. Sadly I once again find myself stuck as I cannot find Sharpe’s Havoc. But rest assured I will find it eventually. Although I have loved all of your works thus far my favorite by far has been the warlord chronicles. The way you brought the legend of Arthur alive was breathtaking. I was very disappointed with the ending simply because it was the ending. Realizing that there would be no more stories about Derfel and Arthur was heartbreaking. I particularly enjoyed the way you dealt with magic in that time period. Merlin is always a key character in the story but it seems authors must always choose weather to present him with magical powers, or as just a councilor. You left it to the reader to decide wether Merlin was actually influincing events or if it was coincidence. It was masterfully done. After reading your masterpiece with Arthur it occured to me to suggest that you consider writing a book or series on another legendary figure, Robin Hood. There would be more facts to work with but still the same sense of a legend brought to life by your work.

Another interesting historical group I would love to see you take on is the three muskateers. Even though they are a fictional group the time period is very interesting and the pre existing fictional characters provide a perfect entrance to the story. I know you mostly focus on English history but I thought I’d recommend it.

Regardless of if that ever happens I look forward to reading all of your future works. I end with the often heard plea that you make your way back to Starbuck in the near future, but I know you will when you are ready. Lastly thank you again for introducing me to these great stories. Now I am off to reread the saxon tales.
Phil Wells