Your Questions

Bernard, I hope to find you in good health! It's been a while since my last post but just have to say again how much I enjoy your books. I have your whole works which I read through over and over again. The only problem I have is which series to start next and my wife has started to notice that every now and again she finds me just sat in front of my bookcase in a world of my own, deep in thought!! Anyway my question to you is, could there ever be a Sharpe spin off featuring the one and only Obadiah? Many thanks again Kevin

Hello! I was just wondering if you are not going to continue The Saxon Stories? I thought Azincourt would be the next one in the series but I have just read some of it and it is obviously not. I would be very disappointed if Uhtred is not going to fight again!!! Thank you, Koko

Hey Mr Cornwell, i am writing to say that i am a huge fan of your work especially the Saxon stories. Uhtred is one of my all time favorite characters and i was hoping you could tell me if you are planning to release another installment any time soon. Looking forward to hearing from you sincerely TJ R.

I have really enjoyed the Saxon Series. I have just completed "The Sword Song". The 4th in the series. I have read all 4. Is there going to be a 5th and if so, how long, I would like to purchase it. I really enjoy your work. Thank You. Ed Cullom

Hi Bernard, back in March I contacted you regarding audio versions of your books, which I thoroughly enjoy. I am partially sighted and cannot see well enough to read books in print. I wondered if you could tell me why it takes so long for books to be made available in unabridged audio format? As a matter of interest Sword Song is still not available in this form although the book has been out for quite some time. Regards, Alan Tongue, Oldham

Hi Mr Cornwell,Thank you for the years of enjoyable reading your books have given me,my question is, You made a series on one of the history channels following the peninsular war,you visited a lot of the sites around the war area. I wonder if this is out on a DVD i could buy? I missed most of the episodes,but the ones I did see were very enjoyable. Thank you again,hope you can answer my question. Kind Regards Steve Kinselley

Sir, hope this is the right place to ask a question, just wondered if you had any thoughts on writing any books around the time of the Crusades? Ian Starkie

Hallo Mr Cornwell, I am from Germany and I love your Books! My Question is: If the Starbuck Chronicles are also translated into the German one? Many thanks and greeting, Martin

Dear Bernard, Good old Amazon is all I can say, for if it was not for Amazon I would not have read your books. Two years ago I stumbled upon a book by Robyn Young, the first of a trilogy she is yet to complete. After reading her book and wanting more historical fiction Amazon recommended a book of yours. I am now an addict and fan to you and your work. I have this evening finished the third of your 'Arthur novels' and a couple of months ago completed the four of your Saxon books following the story of Uhtred. I have now purchased Harlequin and eagerly await its delivery and hence the commencement of my Grail quest. I am now quite sad I will hear no more of Derfel, he feels like a close friend, a fraternal brother even and I'm not quite ready to let go! When I read your books I feel like I am transported to live and breathe the moment, I can feel the emotion, smell the battles and feel compelled to join in with sword in hand - time passes by until I am brought back to reality with a question from my Kate or a bark of the dog! I look forward to reading my next dose of your writing, I would like however to ask one question if I could? Will Uhtred's story continue? Many thanks for taking the time to read my comments and I would like to wish you the very best with your new novel and future writing. I will look out for your name in stores for book signing and would like to shake your hand. Yours sincerely Paul MacKenzie

Mr Cornwell, I am writing in regards to your most recent series; The Saxon Stories. I started reading these when they first came out as I am extremely interested in Viking history and the shaping of modern day England (and Britain). I must say that I personally believe that this series is your best piece of work due to the historical depth, the complex characters and your ability to encapsulate the massive tide of Christianity which engulfed Europe at the time. My question is this; have you started work on the next novel yet? If so, do you have a rough estimate on when you will finish/release it? Kind regards James

Bernard - if I may call you by your first name - I just read your Arthur series and I COULD NOT put the books down. Fantastic. Haven't had a novel capture me like that in a long long time. Thank you for endless hours of reading pleasure. I have now ordered the Alfred the Great Series. I am from Canada, and my friend from England recommended you to me. Well, at least that's ONE thing he's done right. He would like me to ask you when you will be releasing the 5th book in the Alfred series (he's very shy and my command of the English language is better than his) Once again, thank you for Arthur, and Nimue, and Galahad, etc etc........

Diane

Dear Bernard. Yes! Well done, you thrashed us in the one day series. I may have solved Sgt Hakeswill's final destination. Just test the Australian cricket sides DNA? But what I would like to know is where did the Saxons originally come from and did they bring Christian beliefs to England? Lords of the North)Regards Kevin- South Africa.

Dear Bernard Cornwell, during the last couple of weeks I have read your 4 books about Uhtred with great excitement. And I understand that there is a 5 book on it`s way... When? I can`t wait. I especially like the mix of history and fiction. My hobby is viking-reenactment and my husband is a viking-warrior. If you're interested you can check out these homepages: www.ask.dk and www.ulfhednir.dk. Some of my viking-friends love your books too. Yours sincerely Matti Ancher Fonvig