Hello Mr. Cornwell,
We are Canadians, married later in life (43 & 56), were both avid readers with filled bookcases, and my husband had everyone of your books published up to the mid-1990s.
One day, I was looking for something different to read, after several comtemporary American police procedurals and found you on his book shelf.
I started with The Winter King, did not like it. Then went to Azincourt, found the first person point of view a little frustrating, because I wanted to know more about the history from other characters.
Eventually went back to Winter King, finished it, finished the series and jumped in with the Grail series and the Saxon stories. Absolutely love both. I am grateful that you provide maps and names at the beginning of each book, because I keep going back to them as I read. I also do my own research about places, old maps and people, giving me an even better understanding and insight into the story.
I enjoy your short Historical Notes at the end of each book. You allow us a glimpse of who you are and how you approach each book.
Questions: Have you ever considered writing a non-fiction book about England’s history? Especially before 1000AD.
Diana Gabaldon gave us a taste of historical Scotland in her first bestseller Outlander. Have you ever considered one book or more about that country’s chaotic history?
Finally, I want to say thank you, our retirement years have been enriched by your literary efforts.
Best wishes,
lisa