Your Questions

I just finished the three Derfel books and I just loved them, my boyfriend even named his new kitten Derfel. I was just wondering, all through the three books the different Pagan Gods, Goddess, Rituals and sometimes Lamets - I want to know more about all the pagan things, and I'm just wondering were there any websites that were really good that you went to, or any books you read that were really informational? I just want to learn more, thank you Sarah

I have just finished The Bloody Ground..last in the Starbuck Chronicles. Is this really the last book? So much was left unanswered. I have recently visited Gettysburg. Your series made my visit so much richer... almost sacred. Thank you for that. :-) Also, you did not sound unfriendly in your contact information here. These issues should be common sense..unfortunately, they are not. You are wise to state the issues up front to save yourself much time. I shall not take up any more of your time. Thank you. I enjoyed Starbuck Chronicles very much. Amy

Dear Mr Cornwell, I have just finished reading the Starbuck Chronicles and while I understand that these were probably not as popular as the Sharpe novels, I would like to know if you are going to finish the series. It is very unfair to leave Starbuck with so many more battles to fight. David McColl

I've read many of your books. Most recently Scoundrel. Not your best. What was your best work was the Starbuck Chronicles. So if the most frequently asked question is "when will we see more of Nathan Starbuck" what seem's to be the problem Mr. Cornwell? The hell with Sharpe! We've had enough of him. Dennis Kelly

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I have just finished the Warlord Chronicles so now I have read all of your books (that have come out). I was wondering when you are going to write another of the Starbuck books? Sam Peele

The Trafalgar 200 year anniversary has made me re-read Sharpes Trafalgar, and I think it is the best book you have ever written. Will you ever take Sharpe back to the sea or create a new sailor in Nelson's fleet? I hope so. James Trethowan

Hi, I'd just like to say that your one of my favorite authors and the Sharpe series keeps the fire of patriotism burning inside me. I don't suppose you could let me know if you're working on a Sharpe title as we speak? It's seems like eternity since the last one. Warmest regards Adrian (Peterborough, UK)

Mr. Cornwell, I came across Sharpe while in Cornwall with the US Navy. It was love at first read! (Of course, Wednesday ITV helped - or confused...) Paging through the archives, it seems that Rolica may be up in the air. OH NO, please, please, please follow through. Sharpe is more than just the battles for me. (Girls need character development, not just sweat and blood.) In Prey, Sharpe and Harper brushed by each other. There are hints that Hagman and Cooper were with him longer (Rifles and Waterloo).... I NEED MORE. What was Sharpe's intro to Green jackets like? How did he get from one battalion to the other? What is it that the characters remember from Rolica that they keep so quiet even amongst themselves? See - there is plenty to write about. I look forward to the next instalments. Now that I have found out Patrick Lassan continues on, I'll have to start in on Starbuck. Last question - any chance Killick (Siege) will show up anywhere? Kristin Rickard

Mr. Cornwell, It always amazes me how prolific you and a handful of other authors are by putting out one (sometimes two) books a year. But, thanks for that. My question is when you are writing a novel, do you sometimes have ideas creeping in that would work better for another novel, or are you totally focused on the novel at hand? Also, is it easier to write a Sharpe novel, since you have been writing him for so long and know what he would pretty much do and say in a situation, or is it easier to begin a fresh novel with new ideas and characters? Thanks, Jonathan Mullins

Dear Mr Cornwell, Just a small question regarding the excellent Sharpe's Escape - where did you find the name "Ferragus"? It's not a very common Portuguese name. Thanks for your attention, António Rodrigues Afonso Lisbon, Portugal

Dear Bernard Cornwell, I have just finished reading Gallows Thief and an excellent read it is too!. A small question for you, in the book you mention a couple of times that a Rifle officer helps out Rider when Rider is reflecting on his past missions/battles. Would the Rifle officer be Sharpe?, or just any old Rifle officer?. Many thanks for the excellent read. Regards, Gary Barrowcliffe

Greetings Mr. Cornwell: I have read all the Sharpe's and have the DVD collection, will we ever be able to view-buy the Sharpes War 4 part collection here in the US? I hope you will consider having them Closed Captioned for those of us, Hearing Impaired. I am almost finished with "Winter King" and look forward to the other two of the Triolgy. Regards, Don Wishnow Philadelphia Pa.

Mr. Cornwell, I have never written to an author before although I am an avid reader. I read your Arthur books a few years ago and loved them! Recently found the Sharpe T.V. series at the library and picked it up for my four teenaged sons. I am hooked! Just finished the first three India books and have been searching the net trying to find out what order these books are in! Thank you so much for posting it. I'm off to the Library to pick up Trafalgar now but I just wanted to thank you for this series. I do have one question however. Why do the women in the books so far (and his second wife in the show) betray him? Not to be overly romantic but what woman doesn't want a man with a true heroes heart whatever his faults. I must admit that my boys are shocked that I find him a wonderfully heroic figure when he often seems morally bankrupt. We have had some great discussions about what shapes the people we become and what responsibily we have in aiming beyond our upbringing. (My children are adopted and all have come from horribly abusive situations.) This series has also spurred an interest in them for European history and we have begun a timeline and maps to trace this time period. Again Thank You! Deborah

I've been seeing references in the "Your Questions" section regarding an article in the Daily Telegraph about your upbringing. For the benefit of your U.S. fans who would like to know more about you, do you know how we could access a copy of this article? Thanks so much! Beverly Fontaine

Bernard For the life of me I can not remember where I read it...but is there an autobiography or biography of you that is soon to be or as been published? As I have all your books and I can clearly relate to your religious philosophy (as expressed in the Grail Books). I do not want to miss this one&my concerned is based on the fact that sometimes in the USA we do not have access to your books until well after the fact. Furthermore as a professor of history at a small college in Mississippi , USA; I require my students to read any of the three 'Arthur Books' and write a paper on the book explaining several facets of literature and history. Thanks John Switzer