Your Questions

Sir, I have been wondering, why did you first start reading the Horatio Hornblower series, and, what happens to the seven-barreled gun that Harper gets after Waterloo? I have been curious, did you ever research the languages for the books, or did you just use a few words?
David Lamaster

First I would like to wish you and your family a Happy Holidays and thank you for all the great books. I'm curious about the Isle of the Dead in the WInter King. Was this an actual place or was it something you made up? What is this part of Britain today? Thanks again. Axel Sehic

I was reading the frequently asked questions section and you mentioned that a new Sharpe book is possibly going to be published for October next year, where would this book be placed chronologically in the Sharpe series? Do you have any plans to create a new series of books in a previously untouched historical period???

Joshua Selig PS: Keep up the great work!!!! Joshua Selig

I have read all of your books and can't wait to purchase your next one which is due out in the U. S. in Jan. 2006. I enjoyed the Starbuck Chronicles and I feel that there is more to come. Do you have any plans of continuing this series? Thank you for all the hours of enjoyment. Martin

I am avid reder of your books, and would like to know if you have any plans to come out with another book or series of books on the Starbuck Chronicles. They were great and the war was in its early stages. Thank you for your time.

Erik Kandler
Please finish the Starbuck Chronicles. I feel abandoned. I read Sharpes et al and I still find myself wondering what happened to everyone after Antietam. I read all four and feel like a lost relative. What gives? Rick Veldman

Dear Mr Cornwell, let me first express my great delight in reading and owning the entire Sharpe collection of stories. They are one of, if not the, most-prized of my possessions. In several of the stories, mention has been made of the fearsome 'claymore' swords used by highland officers in both the Mahratta and Peninsular Wars. Are these 'claymores' the basket-hilted broadswords or the double-handed cross-hilted swords? Thanks and regards. Eugene Lim

Bernard, Is it an error that Andover is described as being in Wiltshire in The Pale Horseman? I live there and have always believed it is in Hampshire. Either way the stories are brilliant. Dave

Dear Mr Cornwell, I love your books, so far I've read almost every single one of them, and pretty much own them as well. I finished your latest book the Pale Horseman and am dying to read the third part. Probably a silly question since the Pale Horseman has not been published that long ago, and you are as I read, writing a new Sharpe book, but can we expect the third book anytime soon? Thanks for writing the books, and I hope you keep on writing for a long time to come. Antoinette (my english isn't perfect since I'm Dutch, sorry for that).

Hi Mr Cornwell. I have nearly finished The Pale Horseman and am eager to find out when the third and final part of the Uhtred trilogy will be with us. Last Kingdom and Pale Horseman have been fantastic by the way. Many thanks, Steve Parkyn, Bracknell, Berkshire.

This maybe a premature question but when will the sequel to 'The Pale Horseman' be available? Please don't do a Starbuck on us, Regards, Philip

Big Fan, read everything, the Arthur books and now the Saxon stories are set in a post Roman Britain. Have you considered doing a series of books set during the Roman occupation of Britain? Richard Pike

A gracious good boxing day to you, Sir! I was talking with a friend this morning telling her how much I enjoy reading your historical fiction. The conversation made me realize that I'd not checked your website recently to see if the next in the Alfred series was about to publish here in the states. It is! What a nice Christmas present for myself. And it being Boxing Day and all, I just thought I'd send you a greeting of the season. I love being able to tell other lovers of historical fiction about your books. I'm reading a fiction of Britain at the moment that covers ancient times through who knows and though I'm working my way through it, I keep thinking "I wish Bernard Cornwell had written this story!" Next time I have the urge and you have no new historical fiction off the press, I'll just pull one from my bookshelf and re-read. Thank you for bringing so many hours of enjoyment to my life. Ever consider tackling Henry and Eleanor? A totally hooked Yank reader, Kathy

sorry to labour the point but is there any news on films of the early sharpe stories ,if so ,who will play the young Sharpe ? any info appreciated love your books many thanks. john clift