Your Questions

I was wondering if you had considered writing any books about the English Civil War? It's a period that (as an Englishman) I feel I should know about, but I find incredibly difficult to get into. The Starbuck chronicles were (for me at least) akin to Keat's 'On First Looking Into Chapman's Homer'. I had a very enjoyable journey into a period of history I had hitherto missed out on. I really would like it if you were to write a book set in the ECW as it seems to have all of the colour and villains that I have come to love from your novels. Another aside - thank you for not continuing the Grail Quest series. I enjoyed these immensely - "Heretic" has the dubious honour of being the only hardback book I have ever bought ...I tried to wait for the paperback, but the temptation was too great. Back to the point however; thank you for leaving Thomas alone. Enough ramblings ...thanks for the pleasure you have given me over the years ...although God alone knows the damage you and Richard Sharpe did to my revision schedule for my finals at Uni. Best of luck with the new books ..including that one about the ECW :) John Platt

I was wondering how many more Sharpe's books are in store (a lot I hope)? Also, will Sharpe ever find Antonia or meet his father? Is his father English? Thanks for all the stories! David

Mr Cornwell,A question has been buzzing around in my mind for some time, the answer may very well lie in your new book, (this I have on order). If it does I don't wish to know the answer to my question I'll find out for myself.) Question: Sharpes daughter, where has she gone or what has happened to her? In the books I have read there is hardly any mention. I realise your stories are based around battles and the life of a soldier etc but shouldn't a significant person such as his daughter be present. It seems such a shame to write a great love story between Sharpe and Teresa then not follow it up. Apologies if you have and I have missed it. I have read most but not all of the Sharpes books, but I am getting there! Thank you for your time, and thank you for giving many hours of imaginative entertainment. Caren Hutton

Dear Mr Cornwell, Thanks for marvelou, exciting reading! I have just seen the special "Sharpe's Challenge"and was enthralled. You mention more books following with the India locale. Any idea when these will be available? Or are they still in planning or unfinished form?? An avid Cornwell reader in Florida

Mr. Cornwell, I am a big fan of the saxon stories and getting ready for the Lords of the North...I was really wondering about the qoute in the first book that translates to destiny is everything...what language is it in? It's probably a stupid question but I really need to know, thank you very much. Matt

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I would first like to apologise for this question as it's one you've probably been asked before by us scary Sharpe fans. But I couldn't seem to see if it had been asked before on your web-site. Do you plan to end the Sharpe books? that's not a hint by the way :-) I LOVE the books truly. I read a lot, and when ever I'm reading something else I'm looking over my shoulder at my Sharpe self, waiting to read the next. I myself would love Sharpe to continue or read about his grandkids in the Crimea or something. But alas he is a mortal man. I was just wondering when if ever you plan to finish it?

Oh and a smaller note, on Sharpe's Tiger, UK edition. On that suburb drawing of the tiger rifle, the frizzen doesn't actually cover the pan. Just a friendly question, just wondered if you noticed? :-) Your Fan Always, Andrew

I have read and enjoyed all your books. My favourites were the warlord series but the Uhtred books are beginning to rival them. Which of your books are you most proud of and are there any that you were disappointed with or would like the chance to change something within? Many thanks, Pete

Hello there, I have read all your books at least twice with the exception of The Starbuck Chronicles and have just finished "Lords Of The North". I then felt compelled to read the two previous novels in the series and was surprised just how much I had missed. I will not bore you with my inane natterings but before I sign off would you be able to tell me when the next installment in the saxon story's will be available and whether that will be the final one? I live on the Suffolk/ Norfolk border in England if that is any use to you regarding release dates. Thank you very much for your time and I look forward to reading more of your incredibly detailed novels in the near future. Jason Thorley

Dear Bernard Cornwell, Over the last year I have been, the best way I can put, addicted to your novels I have read all the Sharpe novels, Read the Grail Quest Novels, The Arthur Novels and also Stonehenge but I have just finished reading the Saxon Stories and Would like to know if there will be a a fourth book to this series? Yours sincerely David Robinson

After having read 20 of your 21 Sharpe books back-to-back I know now that Sharpe became something of a reader courtesy of Lady Grace and Madame Lucille but that his writing was somewhat hesitant. So when I stumbled across a penciled note left in a mid-19th-century volume on Wellington's Peninsular Wars in an ancient book shop in a back alley in Greenwich, signed 'R. Sharpe, wondering if his elder daughter still looked like him and who his father might be, I thought I would ask you if it could possibly be a note from one Richard Sharpe?

I also read the fascinating book by Linda Blandford on the making of 'Sharpe's Challenge' and she mentions that a character in your Starbuck Chronicles, Patrick Lassen, is Sharpe's son. Is that true? If so, I'm going to have to broaden my reading schedule as I am now suffering Sharpe withdrawal until 'Sharpe's Fury' finally arrives from amazon. Yours in history, Susan James

Dear Sir, I have just completed Lords of the North and am very impressed by your understanding of Norse thinking and religion. But would you please refrain from using "Valhal" in the genitive case, i.e. "Valhalla" and which spoils a little of my pleasure reading your novels. And I wonder if there is a fourth novel coming on Uthred's coming home at last(?) Year and Peace A Valiant Viking - Henrik Mortensen -

Just finished The Pale Horseman (Great!)and was wondering where the back cover photo was taken. My wife and I both think the land in the background looks like Great Island in Wellfleet. I'm guessing the photo was taken off Chequesset Neck Road or near Mayo Beach in Wellfleet. Am I close?? Thanks - I'm looking forward to Uhtred's next campaign. Garrett Moynihan Eastham. MA