Your Questions

I read Last kingdom in about 5 days (made me late for work twice!) I loved it. How old is Uhtred when he is telling his story? Derfel was an old man when his story was finished, so it would be difficult to do any more books with this character, but even when Uhtred story is told, will he be young enough for further outings? I wonder if you found out during your research, if did the Danes replaced the Saxons or did they integrate? The British seem to have been pushed west or wiped out by the Saxons. Thanks, Mark Stevens

Hello, Mr. Cornwell! I´m a Brazilian girl who has discovered your books very recently. They are always in the top ten, here in Brazil. I´ve just finished to read "Harlequin" (O Arqueiro, as it´s called here) and I loved it. I´m anxious now to start "Vagabond" (O Andarilho). Have you ever been to Brazil? Maybe it wasn´t good things you´ve heard about our country. Well, there is violence, yes, but many, many other good things to do and visit exist as well. That´s all for now! It was a pleasure to write to you and sorry for any grammar mistake. Adrianna

Dear Bernard, just wanted to ask if you ever plan to write a Sharpe that explains what happens to Jane after Waterloo? I know in Sharpe's Devil he's still married to her - but that can't surely be that? Is Lawford ever gonna feature? What happend to his brother in law? I assume disgrace!! and are we ever gonna hear from Sweet William again? Can't wait til the next Sharpe - hope it has Harper in it!! Lee Revell

Dear Bernard, Having exhausted all your other titles - every one an excellent read - I have just read the two novels that you wrote with Judy. Both were extremely enjoyable and very hard to put down, but why the 150 year gap?! Please get together again and slot a couple in to cover the missing years. From the historical angle I'm sure there's a wealth of stories to be spun from the period when England returned to being a Monarchy and I'd be especially interested to know how Lazen Castle was returned to the family. Many thanks once again for the hours of pleasure that you give. Richard Hobart

I was wondering why you don't write more explicit love scenes. Have you considered writing historical romances? Jakki

Dear Mr Cornwell, I have read nearly all of your books and have enjoyed them all. My question to you is how do you decide which style of writing to use, for example the Arthur books and The Last Kingdom are written as if an old man is retelling his story but the Sharpe and Starbuck novels are written in the third person. Don't get me wrong I equally enjoy both styles. Neil Shelbourn

Mr Cornwell: I was hooked on your writing with the first Sharpe's book that I read in 1999. Since that time I have been able to collect all of your books both Uk and American editions.They came from all over the world. The question I have concerns the UK edition of Sharpes Sword that I purchased from South Africa. The front sheet is stamped as follows: As specially requested for review Berea Gardens Jarvis Road Berea East London 5241 Telephone 55319. Since so few of this edition were printed would this be some form of advanced showing? Love your work. If I was brave enough I would send this one for your signature. Maybe I can catch you somewhere in the States. Thanks Frank Graziano

Dear Mr. Cornwell, congratulations, I'm a Brazilian fan. I just had finished the read of the Arthur books and already begun to read the Grail Quest. All that incredible histories made me think how would
be a romance involving Napoleon Wars, under the English point of view, of course. There is something like that in your future plans? Thanks for your attention, Jose Carlos

Hi again! So here I am to send to you two things: Do you know the new internet fashion, ORKUT? Well, in Brazil it's all now, and there is a bounch of communities (if you enter you will see what I'm talking about), that is for fans of your books. You should check it out. Peple enter and talk about curiositys and all sorta stuff. And second: How you can mantain your humor? It's sound like a weird question at first, but if you stop to think, you don't see many writers opening space for fans and all kind of stuff you do. It's like the owner of a bar over here: full off drunks, figths, cops every Friday. And guess what? Every customer he handled with a smile. You are like him (in a scale much smaller, for your luck). And that deserves a big CONGRATULATIONS for you. For your attention and simplicity. Ok, that's all for now. Best wishes Thivá F.S

Dear Mr Cornwell, Are you ever planning to tour Canada? Please do! Sometimes we Canadians can't make it to the States--even to see you. Julia