Your Questions

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Hi I'm a very big fan of yours from all the way up here in Scotland. I was reading one of your most frequently asked questions and one of the was about Sharpe (which I love) and I was wondering if you could tell me who the guy was that Sean Bean replaced if that is not too much to ask. Thanks very much. Kevin Donaldson

Submitted October 5, 2004

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It was Paul McGann.

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Is Starbuck dead? Will we ever read the rest of the story. Iv'e read dozens of CW books and enjoyed that series greatly. It would be a shame to leave Startbuck on the fields of Antietam. Chris Baumer

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I love your books...all of them...but in the last Starbuck novel you said that Starbuck would ride again. When? There are so many unanswered questions and I can hardly wait for you to answer them! Your books are a source of delight to my husband and me. Thank you, and thank God for your talent!!! Sandra Turner

Submitted October 5, 2004

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Starbuck is not dead and I do hope to get back to him before too long - but there are other projects I plan to complete first. Thanks for your messages!

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Hello , I was just wondering if you were going to write a fourth book for your grail quest? Sandy Clark

Submitted October 5, 2004

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It is not in my plans at the moment - perhaps in the future?

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Dear Mr Cornwell, I have read most of your books and love them, in particular the Warlord chronicles and the Grail Quest. I can't wait for the Last Kingdom. Are you planning to write any books on the Roman Empire? Ryan

Submitted October 1, 2004

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Probably not - Conn Iggulden does such a good job with it, best I leave it to him.

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I see on your book list is a book about the battle of stones river. Have you read about Gen. George H. Thomas....the Virginian who fought for the Union and was the only Union General to destroy an entire Confederate Army??? How about a book about him? thanks for putting Sharpes Eagles at 3.99 as someone who has never read the series before it was a good opportunity to get the book and look at the series. Leonard

Submitted October 1, 2004

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I have read about him - and yes, he would make a good tale. Maybe one day?

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I am still "marching" through the Sharpe series in the best tradition of an armchair warrior. My question concerns dear old Obediah Hakeswell. We last left our "loveable" rogue falling into a bad situation. However, you did not finish him off with a final strike. Are there any plans on bringing this fine character back in a new Sharpe novel. Surely there must be a gap in Sharpe's time that can be filled. Perhaps Obediah can appear in another series. John Lapin

Submitted October 1, 2004

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It is not likely that Obediah will appear in another series. Will he show up in a new Sharpe book? Sorry - you'll have to wait and see.

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Why is the US release date of Last Kingdom several months later than in the UK? Will it be a different version? (BTW, I went ahead and ordered it from Amazon.ca for US shipment, so it is possible to get it in the US in October anyway). -Mark

Submitted October 1, 2004

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It is the decision of the US publisher to publish the book later in the US than in the UK (and now it looks like the publication date will be in February not January 2005). It will be the same version of the book The Last Kingdom.

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Hello Mr Cornwell. First, the pleasantries. I am a keen a reader of your books and enjoy them enormously. I particularly favour the warlord trilogy and would dearly love to seem them televised. I don't know if you've had the misfortune of seeing 'king Arthur' at the cinema recently. Any way, my main question relates to Alexander the Great. I noticed that a film following his engagements is due for release and I would like to read up on the historic details without having to pour over a history text book. One of the main reasons I enjoy your books so much is due to the historic relevance which is contained in exciting stories. Is there an Author that you can recommend who will give me insight and enjoyment from the adventures of Alexander the Great? Many thanks, Jack McCarthy

Submitted October 1, 2004

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I can't recommend any, because I haven't really read any - for some reason Alexander the Great isn't on my radar, so I've never taken any great interest in him. Sorry. Perhaps someone else can make a recommendation?

In an October 1 posting, Jack McCarthy asked for suggestions for a book on Alexander the Great. I recommend "The Virtues of War" by Steven Pressfield, which is due to be published on October 19. It is written in the first person, as Alexander tells his own story. Pressfield is one of the few authors I would compare with Cornwell for his ability to put you right there in the blood and dust of the battlefield. Alan Kempner (Thanks Alan!)

Dear Mr. Cornwell, To the gentleman who requested some information on Alexander the Great, there is a terrific trilogy by Valerio Massimo Manfredi that I highly recommend. The books are very well written, and historically accurate. As for novels of Rome, Colleen McCullough's Rome Series is also very good reading. Chris Bartzokis (Thanks Chris!)

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I have just finished the Arthur books, found them absolutely brilliant apart from one flaw ....... there were only three of them. Is it possible that Derfel could take up his quill again and tell us more of Arthur? John Meekin

Submitted October 1, 2004

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Thank you John - glad to know you enjoyed the books. Alas, Derfel will not take up his quill again as I feel the story has been told.

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Hi Bernard. Although I have not read the book I remember watching a Sharpe episode in with Teresa had Richard's baby, a girl if I remember rightly. I just wondered what happened to her and how old she would be based on the lastest dates novel you wrote of Sharpe? I look forward to hearing from you. Jane Smith

Submitted October 1, 2004

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The book (and tv episode) is Sharpe's Company and the daughter's name is Antonia. She is born in 1811 and I'm sure lives a full and wonderful life.