Your Questions

Dear Bernard, as ever thanks for the books! My favourite distraction from all my Uni work is a good piece of literature. I could indulge in books on intellectual philosophy but I'd sooner read about Sharpey in a punch up! Just wanted to say that you deserve more medals from the Queen for giving us further reasons to be proud to be British. I was watching a Sharpe DVD the other day and think we are by far the best fighters in Europe. Well, its us or the Germans, but we have the stiff upper lip so that tips it our way:-) What do you think? Also when the next Saxon book comes out (which I'm really looking forward to) do you think you'll do another book signing like in York? Go on, Ill buy you a pint. My girlfriend and I had a really nice day last time. Cheers from Sam in Manchester

Dear Sir, I'm sorry to bother you again, but I have felt an insurmountable desire to show what is either my extreme erudition or astonishing knack for exploring the correct section of a reference library. This is I admit so much prelude to a question: Do you intend to end your saga of Uhtred Ragnarsson with the Battle of Tettenhall? From what I can learn about the battle this would be appropriate. You need not openly post your answer to this on the bulletin boards, but I would be genuinly interested in knowing if my deduction ("educated guess" in truth) is the correct one. With regards, Euan Donald.

Do you ever see The Saxon Stories going onto the big screen? If done properly, it would be spectacular. Roger Morris

Dear Mr Cornwell, It almost goes without saying, but thank you for a stunning catalogue of great literature. I have thoroughly enjoyed every book, and have used them to persuade my illiterate younger brother that reading can be a great experience. You must get requests like these all the time, but a school friend of mine once asked whether you might name a character after him. Lo and behold, Lt Jack Bullen was born. I was hoping that you might do the same for me. I realise that Henry Venmore-Rowland is a bit more of a mouthful, so no hard feelings if this is unfeasible. If it would be easier, fell free to mutate my name to create a character in your next Saxon saga. I am half Welsh, if that helps. Many thanks, and please don't stop writing, Henry V-R

Hello, As a displaced Anglosaxon long displaced from my genetic and ancestral roots, I've thoroughly enjoyed the first two books of the Saxon Stories. Do you have any idea when 'Lords of the North' is due for release in Australia? Before Christmas? Roger (Queensland, Australia)

Mr. Bernard, Plans for Book 5 of Starbuck Chronicles ? Mike

I finished reading the 3rd book in the saxon stories. re'read the arthur books which are fantastic. but I have been wondering when the 4th book is due out in the saxon stories? And also do you have any plans for a 4th book in the grail series. many thanks, Andrew Hayes

Dear Mr Cornwell, I just wanted to say how much I loved your novel Redcoat. I'm a Philadelphian and passonately interested in the city's history and the Revolutionary War. I haven't been able to find many books on the suject until I stumbled upon yours. Furthermore you tell it from the British point of view and in america our historical perspective is so one sided. Do you like Philly? What made you want to write readcoat? One more question. I'm sorry there are so many, but is the name Scammell important to you?
Christine Black

Not an idea for a book, (I did read the previous page...) but an overall idea: Are there any plans for Sharpe series books with him a little older? I've read that you liked Sean Bean as Sharpe, but he's now 47, and making movies that occur just a few years after Waterloo make him look somewhat ludicrous in the role. Regardless, thanks for uncounted hours of fantastic reading. Joe Gerardi

Hi, this is my 2nd question in 3 days! Whoo! LOL Urm, I was just wondering what the bonus item "Sharpe's Story" is? People seem to have been getting it with "Fury", but I didn't have anything with my copy...I feel like Im missing out! On another note, I finished "Fury" in one sitting...4 hours of solid reading...what an amazing book! I am dreading the end of Sharpe though...do you have many more books planned? I know theres only so many adventures one man can have but he is such a wonderful creation. Have you ever been tempted to more into post-war territiory with him like along the lines of "Devil" or not? Thanks so much for 13 years of fun! Angie xxxxx

Dear Sir, I am a big fan of the Sharpe books. Do you intend to write any more? Maybe Sharpe after the wars? If not do you intend to write anything along the same lines which would follow the main chracter! You made a documentary on the Sharpe books as you walked through Spain, explaining how you planned things. Could you please tell me how l could buy the CD. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards Paul Hird

Dear Sir, I would firstly like to thank you for the rather large amount of pleasure you and your books have given me over the years. I am especially fond of the Warlord Chronicles, particularly it's depiction of Merlin and Lancelot (I never liked the latter. Any man who sounded so Perfect and then carried out an affair with his best friend's wife obviously enjoys rather too cosy a relationship with his Public Relations department. Entertaining as it is to lambast Lambast Lancelot, the real reason I wished to contact you was to ask if you have ever read "The Lantern Bearers" by Rosemary Sutcliff? I understand from previous answers to questions that you have read her work before (Indeed, I would be astonished and obscurely dissapointed if you had not!) and wished to know if you had read this novel, which I regard as something of a predecessor to your own Chronicles. Thank you for your time(and your writings!), Euan Donald.