Your Questions

I've been waiting for Lords of the North to be in paperback for months, delighted with the charactor and what I am learning of history! You hint there are to be [many?] more books in this series, but there is no information on the website of titles or when. I don't afford hard backs unless from a charity shop. Thank you for telling me the history of my land. You have so many charactors who can run and run, well done, John

Dear Sir . I would just like to thank you.I have enjoyed reading your works.I just finished reading Lords of the north.Like the Grail Quest series,I was unable to put the book down.So again thank you and I look forward to see if Lord Uthred returns to Bebbanburg? So thank you Please take care. Tim O`Connor

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading Sharpe and most recently the Alfred series. I was just wondering if you any plans to add to the Alfred series in the near future? best regards
Al McEwan

Hello Bernard, I've been reading your books with realish for many years now, having read the whole Sharpe series through three times. (You always miss something) By far my favorite series is the Saxon Stories. When oh when will the follow up to Lords of the North be coming out, having to wait a year between installments is beyond endurance. Will there ever be any more thrillers of the like of Stormchild,Sealord,etc. All the very best, don't ever stop writing. Richard.

In your FAQ's in 2003 you said that there was nothing in the works about filming the Warlord Trilogy. Is this still the case? I have just finished reading it for the second time and I am convinced more than ever that it should be a movie. Harry McKeague

Dear Bernard, After being totally spellbound by reading the The Warlord Chronicles and the Saxon series so far I have two burning questions....Does the continual conflict between Christian and Pagan belief systems relate to your own beliefs? Secondly have you ever considered writing a novel or novels about the Celtic pre Roman invasion of Britain ? Neill Sankey

I have read two of your books recently and throughly enjoyed them, especially the Saxon Stories. Just out of curiosity I would like to know your belief in God. Do you believe in a one true God? What about Jesus Christ? This will not stop me from reading your books if you do not believe in God. I just want to know where you are coming from. Thanks, Stuart

hi Mr Cornwell, my name's Elliott kClayton and I was just wondering whether there would be a sequel to Gallows Thief because Rider Sandman and Sam Berrigan were such a great pair of two good characters a formula rarely seen snd it would be a shame never to read anymore adventures. so I'm urging you to do one. Have you got any ideas though?

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I would like to congratulate you for your wonderful books which by the way are very enjoyed here in Brazil ( where I live ).My question is why the Starbuck Chronicles were not published here as similar as the Trhrillers? from a huge fan Looking forward to your contact. Filipe

Mr. Cornwell, I have enjoyed reading then re-reading you Starbuck Chronicle books and I must say they are hard to put down, my question is do you think Starbuck will ever hit the TV screen like Sharpe did? Also any ideas to what the next title will be for the next starbuck chronicles? thank you very much for your time. Sincerely Jacob Pinkley

Hi Bernard. I would like to take this oppurtunity to congratulate you on the best set of books I have ever read, namely the Warlord chronicles. I am an ex Marine and found the way you described the way the soldiers moved at night, their surroundings and the feel of having a friend watching your back to be all spot on. Especially down to how you described them being freezing cold on winters nights doing recconnaissance on the enemy, with it raining on them like mad! Dare say you've been asked this before, but surely it would be a good idea to put the trilogy on the big screen??? Especially as the film "Arthur" released a few years ago with Keira Knightly was absolute garbage! Is just a thought. Have just finished watching the Sharpe DVDs. I am currently working in Kabul, Afghanistan doing close protection work privately, and it has been excellent viewing out here, providing much needed morale!! Particulary the character of Capt Fredrickson. Am just gutted iI didn't read the books first. And, again, from a soldiers persepective, you've hit the nail pretty firmly on the head. The modern british forces could do with officers like that, let alone nearly 200 years ago! I am currently working my way through the saxon novels, and am thoroughly enjoying them. Great atmosphere with them, and doing what very few authors have done before and that's make me feel like I am in those pages, the scene set is so real. Please keep up the good work, and I look forward to your response. Kind Regards, Jim Whelband

I would like to thank you from your response to my last post. If i may I would like to ask you for a favor. I was wondering if you knew of any books that could give me an in depth perspective of HM Marines at the time of Napoleon. Also, do you know of any books that would give info about any of the ships at the time. particularly the HMS Victory.
Austin Callaway

I saw an episode of Antiques Roadshow, which had a gun the same as Sergeant Harpers with five barrels, they called it a Knock, or noc or something (spelling not provided). I would like to know the correct name and spelling for this gun and any place I can find the history of it? Leonard Colquhoun

Hi, you've taken recent questions about books regarding Wales and Scotland - especially early Scotland. On Wales, I can recommend Sharon Kay Penman's "Here Be Dragons" series (and her other books), while Nigel Tranter has written novels on just about every aspect of Scottish history, including the foundation of Scotland and an excellent trilogy on Robert The Bruce. Separately, you've replied to a recent question on your website that you have an idea for your next series but won't tell... however, can you say WHEN the next series will start? We've just got Sharpe's Fury, the next Saxon story is due in a few months, and you've told us the next Sharpe is a couple of years away, so what's next - or when? Bests. Chris