Your Questions

Hello, I'd like to know if the author is planning to come to South America for tour, especially Brazil... I'd like to have my books autographed. I would like to congratulate the author for his incredible work!!! João Paulo Monguilhott

Mr.Cornwell, I am a fan of the "Sharpe" series. The Penguin paperback books had a number of stricking photos on their covers which aroused my interest. If I may i'd like to throw out a couple of thoughts. How about Sharpe traveling to America ? I'm not sure what he would do once he got her though. Also, Sharpe might possibly go to Australia as the commander of a penal colony. The way he relates to the poor inmates (male AND Female)would be interesting. In fact, If it weren't for the Army, Sharpe might of been one of the inmates. Anyway, just some random thoughts. J Vernen

Dear Bernard: Warmest Congratulations on the OBE! I've read them all -- many several times. Bought them all -- many more than once as I've lent them out and not had them returned. Watched them all -- also more than once. Met you at a signing for Sharpe's Fury in Ft Lauderdale several years ago and have a signed copy . In short, I'm a fan. Am waiting on more Starbuck and know he's after Sharpe finishes (although I hope he never does!) Now after all this gushing -- I actually have a question and a request: Question: After you finish with Sharpie, do you plan to go back and re-edit them. Your writing and storytelling talents have grown over the years (as I'm sure you'll agree) and I can't but wonder what riches a retelling of Rifle, Eagle, etc. would bring (to us -- the readers, well, and you too of course). Request: Don't make us wait until Oct07 for your next book (Saxon 4). Please publish something in the Spring -- even if just in the UK -- I've ordered from there before. V/R Scott Evans

Have just read Lords of the North. Very enjoyable. The ending suggests you may have another in mind to add to this trilogy? Or have I misunderstood? Norman Dodson

Sorry to rush you but when is the next in the Saxon Stories due for publication??!! Enjoyed the Grail Quset but the Saxon Stories are just fantastic, I really have problems waiting for the next. Best wishes Carol

Dear Bernard, I have just finished Lords of the North after 4 to 5 days of reading . I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait for the next stage in Uhtred's life mainly retaking Bebbanburg. When is the next book coming out. I look forward to your reply Thank you David King

Dear Mr. Cornwell, My brother and I have been hooked on your books since we he have read An Archers Tail about two years, since then I have read a Sharpes Tiger and finished the Grail Series. We have also got our Father, a few of my friends and my history teacher all addicted to your writing. I was wondering how many books are left in the Saxon series and what time period or events you are planning for future books. You have really made it easier for me to get more into history. Yours truly, Heath

Further to my previous question concerning an infantry charge against cavalry it appears that you are correct that this was a Crimean event. The 93rd Highland Regiment apparently started a charge against Russina Hussars at Balaclava but were recalled before they met with the enemy. Alas then Sharpe will not be involved in anything so daft. However will he get to Albuera and meet up with 57th Middlesex, the 'Die Hards'? Sorry about all these questions. Thanks, Tarquin Hoskins

Bernard, A quick questions... I read Gallow's Thief recently- I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the character of Jack Hood. I can't believe for a second that you set him up as a notorious highwaymen, then gave us his sister Sally Hood, the love interest of the eponymous hero, and expect us to believe you aren't going to follow that up sometime in the future? yeah right! Anyway, the question is, simply, where did you get your sources for the Robin Redbreasts; the men in charge or guarding the highways from brigands during the Regency period? I ask because I am trying to research them within the context of the development of a modern police force and I'm not having much luck- do you remember what your sources were during the conception of the novel? Any help you can provide would be much appreciated. R. Kulb

Hi Bernard, Will we be reading more about General Calvert in future releases? Would it help if I begged? I love that character, especially his actions and conversations in Sharpe's Siege. Regards - Dave Cook

Mr. Cornwell, I am an undergraduate student at BYU in Utah and I'm currently working on a paper largely inspired by your Sharpe books. I'm trying to get information about the struggle of the Partisans in Spain against the French during the occupation. Are there any collections I might be able to get ahold of with military correspondence regarding Partisan actions or any other primary material? Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you for your time. Steve Harris

Thanks for your wonderful stories. I have spent many an enjoyable hour reading them. Previously you have stated that you do very little outlining with each story or series. I'm just curious as to how much "fact checking" you have to do to keep your stories internally consistent from book to book. Do you have to reread your own books to check on a particular character or event? Thanks for your reply. Jim Love

Mr. Cornwell, As so many others have expressed, I absolutely love your books and have read them all. Based on some of your earlier comments (and because I had no more of your books to read) I read "Rifleman Dodd". In this story the Portuguese sometimes cut their bullets in half so as to increase the probability of hitting someone. To your knowledge was this really a common practice? And if so was it effective? Thank you for all the hours of joy and escape you have given me! Sincerely, Geoff