Your Questions

Dear Bernard Cornwell,

I often venture off to other books of history yet always find myself lured back to your work. You have written so many brilliant and complex characters one being my favourite, Thomas of Hookton. Would you please consider writing anything book about his band of archers "The hellequin" and more adventurous with his son Hugh being older and Thomas now formidable than ever? It would bring me and I'm sure so many others so much joy.

 

Kind regards,

 

Darragh Dunning from Belfast

Hi Mr. Cornwell,

Huge fan here of your medieval and ancient books (Stonehenge and Warlord Chronicles are my favorites of yours). Have you ever thought about tackling Ancient Egypt? It's one of the most fascinating corners of world history that I feel like rarely gets represented in historical fiction (or just generally in pop culture; you don't see any Ancient Egypt shows or movies which is bizarre). With you being my favorite historical novelist, I'd love seeing you write an epic series chronicling the history of Ancient Egypt

Matthew Romano

Hello Mr. Cornwell,

I've been a fan of Sharpe for over 30 years when my dad introduced me to him via the BBC series. I became a bit of a pest at my local library when I began ordering as many novels as I could get my hands on (I also liked the Starbuck Chronicles). I was wondering if you have ever considered adapting any of the Sharpe books into a graphic novel format.

 

Best Regards,

 

John-Luke Hamilton

Mr Cornwell

I was first introduced to your "Sharpe Series" of books as a member of the US AIr Force when I was assigned to an RAF Base there, and have 20 of them on my book shelves. I recently discovered a friend of mine had the TV Series in his home collection and started getting hooked on those as well (I love seeing where they change things from the book to the movie). His collection ended with "Sharpe's Peril". I've looked on line and it appears the movie series ended with "Peril". Was the story line ever continued or are there plans to do so that you know of?? If it was continued, do you have any idea where I could get my hands on those movies?? I truly do thank you for all the magnificent books you have written over the years. As the reader I often find myself so drawn into your stories, I almost feel like I am there. Stay safe and take good care of yourself so I can be selfish and get to read, and enjoy, more of your books.

John Murphy

Hi Bernard

 

Noticed from an earlier post that you have indicated that you are edging towards retirement. Would you consider a collaboration with another historical novelist, e.g. Conn iggulden, Simon Scarrow or one of my other favourite authors, Ben Kane?

 

Best wishes, looking forward to Sharpe's Storm

 

Steven

 

I was just wondering if you’re working on anything currently or if you have plans to and if you can share any details about what it is or when we could expect such details. Huge fan of everything you write and thank you so much for so much entertainment.

Brenden Vanspronsen

Dear Mr Cornwell,

 

Probably like many a mid-millennial, I was introduced to Sharpe via the TV series. For me personally, this sparked a life-long interest in the Napoleonic Wars and, over the course of the past year, I have been gradually reading and listening my way through your superb novels (special shout out to Rupert Farley for his wonderful narration!).

 

I have just finished Sharpe’s Command, which, the confusion over Mister Sharpe’s rank not withstanding, was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about ‘Daddy’ Hill after his previous appearance in Sharpe’s Havoc.

 

Alas, being a native of the Medway Towns, Sharpe’s Trafalgar is my favourite (read it twice) but being only halfway through the series, it remains to be seen if any other of Mister Sharpe’s adventures will knock it off my personal top spot.

 

I wanted to ask you, given the several mentions of Flanders throughout the series, do you plan to go further back than Sharpe’s Tiger to his earliest days in the ranks? Given the popular phenomenon of ‘origin stories’ that frequently grace book and screen, would you consider it?

 

Much obliged,

 

Samuel

Hi Bernard,

 

Have you considered a story with Sharpe in Flanders?

 

Regards

 

James

Hello.

 

Have you ever considered writing a novel surrounding the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?  Possibly one of the greatest ever British victories over the French and one which began the process of British control of North America.

 

Regards,

 

Andrew S., Leeds

 

Love your books as they bring history to life.  Have you ever considered writing a book about the French and Indian wars, its such a rich source with Rangers, Indians and regular troops.

Stephen

Hello Mr. Cornwell!

 

Unfortunately, I have yet to start reading your Sharpe series, but I hope to read them soon. In the meantime, I found out about your Starbucks chronicles, and I'm curious as to why you decided to have your protagonist fight for the Confederate Army instead of for the Union Army?

 

Sincerely,

Ian Cain