Your Questions

Mr. Cornwell,

Thus far I've read thirteen of your books, including the Grail Quest Series and most of the Last Kingdom Series.  My introduction to your work was "1356" which I listened to on audio cassette and also read.  This led me to the Grail Series.  Question: Do you have plans for another Thomas of Hookton novel?  Since he was the first of your characters that I encountered I am nostalgic to hear more of him.  You gave him a quick epilogue in "Agincourt" but there were plenty of scoundrel priests in England to confront him in his retirement..

Keith Biesiada

Would you know which of your books the second series of the last kingdom is based on as I would much like to read the next book in the series.

Many Thanks,

Jeremy Dearing

Hope you are in rude health. I see one fan wants you to live until 90 - I would prefer 100 - by my reckoning that's at least another 10 books !

Just a quick question, and one you may not as yet know the answer to - Is there any indication that a third series will be made to continue Uhtred's tale on the small screen? Enjoying it immensely and even more fun when Mum visits and I spoil the scenes by telling her what will happen (she hasn't read the books). I did refuse to tell her though whether Uhtred betrays Alfred

Andy Green

Hello Mr. Cornwell,

I was wondering about your depiction of the Frankish forces in the Arthur tales---You have them armed with (among other things) short throwing spears. I have read about the Franks being famous for their throwing axes, the francesca (?), but you make no mention of this. What is the reason for this? Were they not using this anymore? I'm very curious! Thank you.

Clayton Hinkle

 

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

first of all let me tell you that I am fun of your work. I have not read all your books, only the last kingdom series, but hopefully, if me busy schedule allows me, I will read the others. If I am to be objective, maybe 5-6 books of the series felt to me, that the similar plots are happening just in the different places and times, but overall I think that the series are well written.

That being said I need to apologise, because I am going to ask you the question, which I think most of the writers does not like to hear. Now when the 2.season of the last kingdom is out, I feel hungry for another stories of Uhtred and Finan. When do you think we can expect the 11. book from the series ?

Thank you.

Best regards.

Pavol

 

I really enjoy your books. When can we expect the next book. My son and I are your unconditional fans.

J. A. Copa

 

Hi, I wanted to know how many books you intended to write in the Last Kingdom series?

Anne Maree

 

Hi Bernard,

I bought your latest book in 'The Last Kingdom' series - 'The Flame Bearer' and decided to reread the series from book 3 before I read 'The Flame Bearer', also in preparation for series 2 now showing on TV.

Bad mistake!  The TV series screen play really mucks about with the characters and time lines and several of your really dramatic scenes are either missed out or dumed down so miss the impact you originally intended to convey!

I really enjoyed 'The Flame Bearer' another first class read.  Can we expect another book in 2017?  I look forward to its release.

Many thanks from an avid reader - I have read all your work and enjoyed every book.

Les Stevens

Hello,

I'm really enjoying series 2 of the Last Kingdom, I think its fantastic work.  Are you enjoying it and were you consulted in production at all?

On a similar vein, whilst I can't see that we will ever get a TV version of "Sharpe's Trafalgar" (well, certainly not with Sean Bean) with CGI being able to do what it can do now, I'd be fascinated to see a good TV/ movie depiction, however, I'm not sure whether there is a vehicle that would justify the costs.  After all, neither Hornblower or Aubrey were there.

Surely there's scope for a high budget long running Aubrey/Maturin series though.  I always thought they got things the wrong way round, in that Hornblower should have been on the big screen (action stories) and Aubrey/Maturin on small screen (character stories).

Are there any others of your stories you would like to see on screen?

Thanks!

Jeremy

Dear Sir,

There is a hint of a promise that we might hear more about Derfel and the mouse lord. Do you have any inclination to write anymore about these characters as i am sure i am not the only one who would love to read (and buy) another of your novels.

Thank you

Simon Evans

(a fan)

Good Evening Mr. Cornwell,

 

I love your books. I started with the Saxon Stories and then have moved on to the Arthur Trilogy and Stonehenge. I've loved them all. Thank you very much for your stories. I also have to say I love Jonathan Keeble's narration of your audible books he really brings the characters to life.

 

Anyway onto my question. I was trying to explain to my wife that there are at least 7 but possibly 8 different people named Uhtred in the Saxon Stories but then I wasn't sure if I got the count right. Do you remember the number?

 

I love your stories and look forward to your future works.

 

Chuck

Hi there

Just wondering who were the Buffs in Sharpe's Havoc

Davie

I keep hoping that you will take a plunge into the Cromwellian Era. Plenty of space for heroes.

If you get a chance, read 'Montrose' by John Buchan. Makes 'Braveheart' look decidedly tame.

Laurie Pettitt