Your Questions

hi bernard, great fan of all your books especially the warlord chronicles, which my wife has just finished to her great enjoyment. last week we went walking in Snowdonia, Llyn Gerionydd to be precise, and much to our shock we came across a monument to Taliesin, inscribed as great bard of the 6th century. We were amazed as we didn't realize that he was a historical figure. It made your books feel so real.were you aware of this monument and if so did you manage to visit it during your research? Many thanks Rob & Yvonne Gater

Mr. Cornwell; It's to the point now that your books are almost the only literature I read. At least 90% anyway. I'm wondering if you plan on anymore American theme books in the stripe of "Redcoat" or "Starbuck." I'd love to see Sharpe in The U.S. War of 1812. I'm now waiting for your newest book to be released here in the U.S. shortly. Thanks for your efforts! James Crosby, p.s. I got a charge out of your using a "Crosby" in your Sharpe in India trilogy.

Hello, Mr. Cornwell. I just wanted to say that I have always been a fan of Sean Bean, so when I heard about Sharpe years ago, I bought 7 of the DVDs (I live in the USA). I enjoyed the films and have now purchased Sharpe's Tiger as my first Sharpe book. I hope to get it in the mail in a few days. I wanted to ask you if there has been any news on whether a new Sharpe film will be made, and if Sean Bean will be in it? Thank you, and take care. -Al

Dear Mr. Cornwell. Need your help. I'm reading (actually listening to) a book that has a character walking from Baghdad to Iran. When he started his walk, he said he wanted to proceed "at the pace of Napoleon's Army- 4 miles each hour in full pack and muskets" Do you know when/why Napoleon marched his army across the desert of modern day Iraq/Iran? Thanks for your time! Tom

To Mr Cornwell, Sorry about sending you an E-mail about parachuting regiment in World War 2, that is probably why you haven't replied but I thought it might be an interesting idea for you. I do have a question though. Do you only write stories that have taken place before the 20th centuary. And if you do is it because you find the wars within the 20th century dull and prefer the wars that were fought with swords or muskets? Just a curious question from a curious reader. May you please reply back a short answer as I don't want to take your time. Thanks from Nick p.s well done with The Last Kingdom, it Rocks!!

The Arthur books are very good, like Sharpe, have you ever thought about making a series of film about them? Richard Carberry

Dear Mr. Cornwell. I've just finished reading The Last Kingdom and can't wait for the next book. Can you let me know when is the expected release date? I can't wait to read what happens to Uhtred and how he will revenge Ragnar's death. Regards, Fiona

I have just finished The Last Kingdom sent to me by my son in New Zealand. He and I have enjoyed it. But now I am left bereft. When can I catch up with my friend Uhtred? How soon will the next book be published? thank you for your excellent books. Ken Thomas.

Bernard - loved, loved, just loved "The Last Kingdom". Both my husband and I read it and we are wondering when the sequel is coming out. We LIVED that book. We especially loved your humourous religious comments as they were right on. We never refer to the Holiday season as anything but Xmas - but now it will be called "Yule" by us. Being Leicester born but emigrated to Canada many years back I should have remembered the word Yule from my childhood. Valerie

Hi sorry to bother you , just to say I have enjoyed all of your books so far, just read The Last Kingdom, I know it's early but have you any idea when the next book in the series is due? Many thanks, David

On the question of Brunanburgh, there is a lot written about the battle in the Saxon chronicals and a corroborating story in Viking writings but the authors were a bit vague on the exact location of the battle. A lot of people are claiming the battle happened by them (some with the flimsyist of evidence). Have you yet decided where the battle took place? How many books before we get there? Looking foward to a great read, Peter

Hi Mr Cornwell, Have you come across a book called "King Arthur - The True Story" by Graham Phillips and Martin Keatman? It contains a very convincing and plausible account of Arthur's identity - gradually argued and supported with historical evidence and fascinating deductions. If you have read it, what did you think of it? Kind regards Isabelle Griffith

Hi my name's Chris Horgan and I'm 16 and live in N-W England and I'm a huge fan of Sharpe (read all books except the short stories). Sharpe has done nearly every thing imaginable in the war the only thing that springs to mind of him doing is laying siege to the French (I thought that's what Sharpe's Siege was going to be about). Have you thought of writing about this? The Sharpe books are Amazing - I hope for many more to come. Thanks, Chris Horgan