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I received these letters in September 2003, and thought you would enjoy them as much as I did ...

From: Adrian Mills
On: Thursday 4 September 2003

Dear Ken

I recently started reading your novel 'Pillars of the Earth', which was recommended by a friend. I wanted to know more about you, so I logged on to your web site, hardly expecting a concise course on novel writing. I want to thank you for sharing your direction and insight. Not because I'm a writer – I am a novice reader. Still, I feel like I've just enjoyed a breath of fresh air.

Adrian Mills
Canada

From: Ernest Armonn
On: Sunday 7 September 2003

Dear Mr. Follett,

I wanted to tell you how much I love your books. I have read all the published books, including your firsts – 'Paper Money' and 'The Modigliani Scandal'. I am not fluent in speaking nor writing in English, but nevertheless I am enjoying reding in English. Being an architect I most loved your book 'The Pillars of the Earth', which I first read in 1990. A year later our first grandchild was born - his name is Yonathan (in Hebrew, Jonathan in English) which aptly you wrote 'is a gift of God', since 'Yo' means in Hebrew 'God' and 'nathan' means 'gave'. I must say, the inspiration came somehow from your book.

Yours very truly,
Ernest Armonn
Israel

From: Jürgen Skampa
Sent: Wednesday 10 September 2003

Hello Ken,

The first book I read from you was "The Pillars of the Earth" when I did my military service five years ago. I borrowed it from a friend but after I had read the last page I bought my own copy and I've read it four times since that time.

Since that I read "A Dangerous Fortune", "Night over Water", "Jackdaws", "Code to Zero" and "Hornet Flight". The last two books I bought one week ago and yes, I already have read them. Just couldn't stop reading.

I don't know which of your books I'll buy next but I think that doesn't really matter. I know what to expect: good characters, a brilliant story and not too much sleep (I'll just finish that page, then I'll turn off the light ....).

Best regards,
Jürgen
Austria

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