Dear Mr Bernard Cornwell,
Thank you for your amazing writing. I’m sure you hear that every other day, but honestly thank you. I began reading your works two years ago, roughly. The first I read was Sharpe’s Eagle, which I still re-read, since that point I read the entire series before and during my GCSE’s. I remember I took it with me to the Royal International Air Tattoo, and read it whenever I wasn’t working. Sharpe really hit with me as he was a solder first, looked after his men, and was surprisingly honourable.
I myself wish to join the British Army, but as an Officer. I have yet to decide which arm to join, but with one parent in the RAF, and the other ex-RAF, they want as far away from the frontline as possible. Also, much to my fathers disgust, the first thing I am going to buy with my wages from the Army is the famous 1796 Heavy Cavalry Pattern Sword.
I have also read The Fort, and your newest book, Waterloo, both of which I heavily enjoyed. Both I think could not have been written any better. The Duke is a big hero of me and my dad, he has currently borrowed my copy of Waterloo on his 6 week tour to Oman, three weeks in and the battle for Waterloo has begun. If it helps, he says it is enjoying it.
To sum up, thank you for writing such brilliant books, and I hope to catch you one day so you can sign my copy of Eagle. The books have really changed my life, and made my cadet life a bit more interesting.
Thank you.
Dedicated reader, Owen Cairns.