Your Questions

Mr Cornwell,

Big fan for years and was reading your books 20 years ago when I was a soldier in the British Army I think this may be interesting to review, Sharpe joining Up, Brutal training of the period,the 33rd were in Flanders so maybe something around the battle of Boxtel?

It would give the reader also a view of a young Arthur Wellesley from the private soldiers point of view , I'm sure you could fit in some fantastic sub plot for a young Richard Sharpe and it will give you the opportunity to resurrect Sergeant Hakeswill (nothing beats a sadistic NCO !) Regards Matt P.S. I ask nothing more than a bottle of Bushmills should you be successful with this idea.

Matthew Eaton

I just finished The Empty Throne and had a quick question about Uhtred's wound.  Perhaps I missed something, but was this wound just an infection from the cut and from the cow manure, and how was repiercing his side a cure.  I realize that 1000 years ago an infection was something very serious, but I was unsure if it was something more.  You alluded in the post-script to it being remotely possible to cure this way, but I was hoping for a little bit of clarity.  I haven't read any of your other book series, but I really enjoy the tales of Uhtred. Thanks.

Brad Capstick

I have been reading you books for 35 years. I buy used British Versions on Ebay before the American version is released. I need more Books. I don't like other authors.

I believe you have unpublished Sharpe and Grail Quest Books and hopefully Uthred written awaiting beneficial contract timelines. When you die, hopefully not before 2035, will those unpublished books be printed quickly or continue annually like Mark Twain for 100 years?

Please release more Sharpe Novels, while I can still visit Spain, Portugal and France. I don't want to go the Belgium tho. If you release a couple more Uhtred novels and I'll even visit England. Thank-you

Mitchell C Johnson

Hi Mr Cornwell,

I am writing to you to let you know how very much I have enjoyed reading every book you have ever written. In particularly The Last Kingdom series, for which I have a couple of questions... 1: How long does it take you to research the subject matter before you feel you are ready to put pen to paper and start writing the stories? 2: Do you ever try to visit the sites of the battlefields that you write about or do you research the relevant info for the specific battles through the internet,etc?

 

I would also like to say that the Stonehenge story you wrote seems probably the BEST answer I have seen as to the question... Who built Stonehenge and why?

 

Please keep up the brilliant work, and please let me know when a new title will be appearing soon so that I can keep an eye out for it. Many thanks for unknowingly providing me with many many hours of enjoyment reading your books.

 

Best Wishes

 

Nick Lambert

Hello Bernard,

 

I’m a huge fan of yours from Lombardy (which is mentioned in Heretic!), and also a dedicated history lover. My focus is mostly on the medieval period, and the combat and warfare of that era especially; after reading (so far) 14 of your books I am already looking into periods you seem not to have blessed with your work yet. The question is, which one is the most likely and least likely of the following periods to get your attention for a new novel series:

 

-the Norman conquest and the subsequent decades (I know you said you weren't interested many times before) -the period of Richard I ‘Lionheart’ and/or the first crusades -13th century England (the scot and welsh revolts)

 

And how likely will the most likely of these three actually get a novel set on it?

 

I know you can’t reveal much about your future projects and works, but I appreciate any attempt at giving a honest and useful answer! Thank you in advance!

Milo

Hi Bernard,

big fan here.  Just curious though I sadly suspect I know the answer.  Any more tales to come from the world of Derfel and co. in any way, or is the Arthurian tale done being told?

 

Also, just for fun, Uhtred v Derfel, single combat of champions, who wins? :)

 

Thanks for humoring me if you have a change to respond!

 

-Brad

Well there be a sequel to The Bloody Ground? I have read a lot about the civil war and without a doubt your Nate Starbuck series is the most entertaining I have read. Thank you.

JR

Hello, I hope all is well. I am writing to inquire about the Nathaniel Starbuck Chronicals. Although I enjoy the Sharpes series. I loved the civil war setting and would hope that good ole Nate would ride again one day soon. Thanks and have a great weekend!

Ejay Zuspan

 

 

Is there another Sharpe book coming?  We left him as an Ensign in Sharpe's Trafalgar and he appears as a Lieutenant in Sharpe Rifles.

Mitch Roemer

Good Morning Mr Cornwell,

 

I have as many people read the Saxon Chronicles and as many thoroughly enjoyed them. I am English (Geordie) and live not a stones throw away from Bamburgh (bebbanburg) Castle, I am so immersed in your books and the way you describe everything from battle to a quiet spring morning. Only one thing that gets me and it's not really anything to do with you in a way. I've obviously watched the first series on the "Last Kingdom" on the TV and there are one or two things that get me, 1, Uhtred's sword is in his back and not by his side 2, Father Beocca is isn't ugly or does not have a Club foot.

I know these seem silly but do you have any influence on the making of the series and if so would you be able to suggest to correct these as you are the author of these incredible books.

Uhtred is meant to be a large towering man but to be honest the actor who has taken this role does an outstanding job of brining Uhtred to life and wouldn't want him to be recast, they could use camera angles ect to make him look taller.

 

Well I hope you get time to have a look at what I have said, and I hope you manage to write many more excellent books

 

 

Regards

 

Chris Lumsdale

Have you ever thought of giving Midshipman Collier a more prominent part in a future Sharpe story? He's sort of become famous, or should that be infamous, amongst your followers as a Harry Potter like equivalent of the boy that lived. For Voldemort, read Cornwell and a (very) amusing propensity to usually take very young characters, and, as I was delighted in hearing you say at one of your talks, "taking the little b****rds heads off!". Full marks to Mrs Cornwell for saving him - he sort of grows on you.

Andy Green