Your Questions

Hi Bernard great books, would love to know more about Obediah, what happend to him in the inbetween years? Ever thought of a book just about him? I am sure many people would love to read of his exploits. Thanks for the great reads, Chris.

Dear Mr Cornwell, I read "The Last Kingdom". I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I am from Denmark, you see. While that doesn't necessarily make me an expert on the subject of vikings, I feel that you have accurately depicted their way of living and most of all their sense of humour! I found it really amusing reading about the Danes being referred to as the bad guys! Only one minor thing bothered me and that was one of your references to the Norse gods. Since it is mythology now, I realize that it is open for interpretation but you say that Njord's wife was Ran? It is well recorded that Njord married Skade after being chosen by her in a beauty contest where she could only see the male gods from the ankles down. Ran was married to Aegir. I just wanted to know where you got your sources on Norse mythology? can't wait for the next book about Uhtred. Anders Iversen

Hi Bernard, Did Sagramor come from the french tradition? If so, does his name mean "bloody moor" Or the moor of blood? That's how I thought of him when I read your books. He was one of my favorite characters. I visited the stones a month ago, and I could not help but imagine him riding past barrows and lurking in forests for ambush. James

Dear Sir, I recently read an older copy of "Wildtrack", where you commented about a possible sequel. Is a sequel in planning or maybe already published ? Thank you for your time... Dirk Lehmann

Dear Mr. Cornwell, A new PC game is coming out about the Napoleonic Wars! It's called "Imperial Glory" and is part of the "Total War" series. Are you interested in such games like this one? If you absolutely despise PC games, then this e-mail was for naught. Fahim

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I just want to say how much I enjoy the Sharpe books. There seems to be something particularly fascinating (for me) about the Peninsular War. Even at school a very long time ago and with an extremely dull teacher I found it really interesting. Then recently I discovered that two Irish great great uncles of mine had fought in it, one is supposed to have died at the battle of Corunna. I would love to find out more about them but don't know how - would there be muster rolls? Anyway, thanks very much for great stories with so much period detail superbly and so naturally woven in. Hope you won't be offended if I say you are on a par with Georgette Heyer. Marion Gracie

Mr. Cornwell, I have read most of your books and thoroughly enjoyed them! (Oddly enough, as an American living in Georgia for the past 25 years, the Stabuck series is the least appealing to me -I'm just not a Civil War buff!) I am presently reading Wildtrack, and having recently read Gallows Thief, are the two Sandman characters related? I know you receive many inquiries so I will thank you in advance if you should choose to answer. Best regards, Joe

Is there any chance of a second story of the Gallows Thief?. At the end of it I felt like I should go to the book store for the sequel. Like the retired captiain and sargent, now cigar saleman will be asked to help out others about to swing. Thank-you for your works. They have given me hours of excitment. John Johnson

Any plans on writing anything taking place in Ireland? Michael

Mr Cornwell I am currently re-reading Sharpe's Company, where it mentioned that during the last six months of 1811 Sharpe and Harper were in England recruiting. He met Jane during that time. Are you likely to cover this story? Nick