Your Questions

Q

Dear Bernard,

 

how do you mean to the "Brexit"? I think, it is a error. I hope for a true answer of you.

 

Sorry for my bad english.

 

I like you.

 

Best regards

 

Heiko

Submitted April 5, 2017

A

I suspect it’s probably an error, or else it’s the first lifeboat off the Titanic. One or the other.

Q

Mr. Cornwell,

let me start off by saying just how much I love your books!

 

I have finished the Sharpe and Starbuck Series, and am working my way through The Last Kingdom at the moment, but as I was researching my family tree, I had a question that I just had to know the answer to.

 

I understand that you said not to send you any book ideas, so I hope this doesn't count as one, but I was wondering. If you do ever right another Starbuck book(please, please write more!), could you insert my ancestor in as a cameo?! His name is Rufus Watson Wharton, and he served in the 21st North Carolina.

 

Of course this question isn't meant to be taken very seriously, and it's completely up to you, but I have to know, could you?

Samuel W. G.

Submitted April 5, 2017

A

If (and it’s a big if) I ever do resurrect poor Starbuck then I’ll try to include Rufus!

 

Q

I really enjoyed your books on The Last Kingdom series. I just finished The Flame Bearer, I was happy that Uhtred finally came home. I hope as you kind of suggest that this is not the end of the story of Uhtred. My question to you is, since the second season of the show aired this past Thursday. Will it be shown on BBC America in the near future, or will it just on Netflix?

Jim Ellis

 

We LOVE TLK, Season 1, and I have read all ten books ... Cannot wait to see Season 2 and heard it would begin March 16th. When will it be aired in the US?

Rita Coleman

Submitted April 4, 2017

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I believe it will just be available on Netflix.  We should know the date it will be released soon!

Q

I have been an avid follower of all your books and have really enjoyed the Saxon Chronicles, so I was looking forward to the tv series. Why oh why have they changed his character so that Uhtred has become almost peripheral to the story? Secondly in 9th century Wessex apart from Alfred's daughter , women did not play any great part in the decision making nor in the management of their men. It seems that the 21st century  feminine agenda is taking over. For fans like me spoils it!

Charles Drakeford

Submitted April 4, 2017

A

I really can’t see that Uhtred is peripheral! And whether you like it or not Aethelflaed was an extremely important character in the making of England. She, more than anyone, bound Mercia to Wessex, which was the first stage of unification, and after her husband’s death she led campaigns against the Danes. You may be talking about the second series which I haven’t seen yet, but I suspect Uhtred would agree with me that the more women the merrier!

Q

I am a reader of your books and also a big fan of J.R.R. Tolkien. Here in Brazil  the British literature related to fantasy and medievalism has achieved great success.

I would like to know what do you think about Tolkien's works and whether they have had an influence as a writer. And I wonder when you read Tolkien's books. Sorry if this questions has been asked before or if you are uncomfortable with any comparisons.

Eduardo Oliveira. Ferreira - Minas Gerais - Brasil

Submitted April 3, 2017

A

I love Tolkien! He’s splendid . . . the best of all fantasy writers with his language and characters so solidly based on Anglo Saxon England – and Mordor and the Orcs drawn from his experience in the trenches of the first world war. But is he an influence? No. What he writes is so different, his ambitions so much greater! I admire and do my own thing!

 

Q

Bernard

 

I have seen the trailer for the Starbuck Movie for quite a while. But can find no information on when it will be finished, or when it might be shown on TV. Do you have any Idea on when this might be finished or brought to TV? Thanks for any information you can give me. And your books are Great. Please keep writing.

Dave K

Submitted April 3, 2017

A

I know nothing! I suspect, like most projects, it has fallen by the wayside.

Q

Hello,

 

Has you ever been approached by another author wondering if they could write an original work of fiction about one of your character(s) i.e Richard Sharpe or Nate Starbuck etc ?

 

How do you feel about it in general? A compliment really.

Regards and thanks,

 

Adrian.

Submitted April 3, 2017

A

I have, and it is a compliment, but they can use their own characters!

Q

I've read and re read all 10 (so far) of the last kingdom books and I'm struggling to work out where Osferth is. The Last I read he was looking after Uhtred's cousins wife and child. But nothing that I can see is mentioned in the following books other than Uhtred heard she and the boy died. I was mildly disappointed that he didn't help retake Bebbanburg in book 10. Can you shed any light on the situation?

Chris Barber

Submitted April 3, 2017

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He did take a back seat in The Flame Bearer,but that doesn't mean he's vanished.  When I start the next book I'll know more!

 

Q

Have you ever thought about doing a full roman series or stand alone novel? What about Mithridates of Pontus? he seems amazing!

Steven

Submitted April 3, 2017

A

I have no plans for the Romans.

Q

I know that many authors have already tackled the Knights Templar and Hospital, But I would welcome your view on these subjects? Do you think this would ever be a possibility for you?

Steve

Submitted April 3, 2017

A

I have given it some thought - but it's not high on the list.