Your Questions

Good day Mr. Cornwell:

I just wanted you to know that I recently read "Gallows Thief" and very much enjoyed it and although this is a bit selfish on my part, I was hoping to convince you that writing a series, not too dissimilar to the Uhtred series, would be a good idea. I have read numerous books of yours and have enjoyed following the Uhtred novels.  The cast of characters in the "Gallows Thief" would seem to me to be perfect for a series of books that follow Rider Sandman, sergeant Berrigan and Sally.  This is an interesting time in Europe and the cast of characters sets forth an equally interesting spectrum of social actors.  You could mine a wide array of situations and social settings by having them work together as a team similar to what you set forth in "Gallows Thief".  The way the book ends seems as if you were already setting this up (hopefully).  Well, I just wanted to plant this seed in hopes that you would write a few more books that followed these characters -- I think many people could relate to them and would enjoy following their exploits.

Thanks for your time,

Rich Coon

Dear Mr Cornwell,

I have read so much of your work and have loved the way you have brought muddy, desperate reality to such as the Arthur legend (best I've read), Agincourt, Stonehenge and the times of King Alfred and much more. I am just amazed that you have not had a go at Robin Hood which is as open to interpretation and uncannily link with Richard the Lionheart that it cries out for your interpretation. The link of legend with reality is very interesting in this genre.

I would love to read your Book(s) on this before my demise!

Yours sincerely

Kim Melbourn

Hello,

 

This time last year, I watched the entire Sharpe  DVD's, over a period of a month. I am watching  some of them, again this December. The best word, I can think of to describe the Sharp TV episodes is Synergy. I thought the cast and technical staff assembled,  brought a  lot of  value for  the  low budget. Most people reading this, would agree, the Sharpe budget was low, and could never be described as being in the James Bond or Hollywood blockbuster region. A good example, I think is Pete Postlewaite being cast as Sergeant Hakeswill.   I recently read Pete Postlewaite's  autobioraphy. Postlewaite memorably brought Sergeant Hakeswill to life. Postlewaite, in his book, discused Hakeswill character  with Sean Bean, they both felt, that the series would benefit with  an expanded role for Hakeswill. Assuming you got this feedback, why didn't you write more about Hakeswill??? It is not a criticism, just an observation. The fact that Hakeswill was killed off, was not an insurmountable obstacle  for you to surmount.

 

Regards and thanks,

 

Adrian.

Hi Bernard,

big fan of your work.

In the Afterword to "The Fort" you mention that Massachusetts guns recovered by the British after the Penobscot Expedition ended up in British Colonies, including here in Australia. Do you know where? Is be fascinated to find them.

Adam Halgren

Dear Bernard:

It's been some years since I wrote.  Never could solve the Sharpe's Father riddle!  The last time I wrote I was in Afghanistan and you kindly sent several books for the troops -- they were greatly appreciated!  I hope they are still being passed around Kandahar Airbase!

I am reading The Flame Bearer and find it another great story!

I read that what you are currently is not Uhtred's next adventure.  Can you give us a hint where you are taking us to next?

 

Merry Christmas

Scott Evans

What happened to the estate Uhtred was given by Alfred? There is no mention of if it in further books. I would have expected an income from it and from Dunholm when he took over it, so I was surprised when in the latest book you said he was short of money again.

Colin Rowland

 

Dear Bernard

 

First of all Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2017. I was fortunate to meet you at the book signing in October in York, where you signed my copy of The Flame Bearer and I gave you a signed photo of Mark Rylance.

 

Now my question if I may, have you had a chance to see the BBC series the Time Commanders where some amature wargamers reenact famous battles using computers and advise from war experts. They re-enacted Waterloo this week, with the same outcome although it was even closer this time around with the French commander using his cavalry in a series of hit and run attacks against the British/Allies and only losing when the Prussians were able to link up.

 

Do you think Napoleon could have won at Waterloo if his cavalry had been used this way?

 

Best wishes

 

Steven

Quite a while ago, when writing the Sharp series, you expressed a wish to write about the foul mouthed(blame Captain Cook) but much maligned Bligh. Is this still a possibility or has it gone from your wish list? Can I just say I devour your books when they come out whatever the topic.

Terry Irwin

Hello,

We are winter neighbors in Charleston, SC.  My 11-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son go to Buist Academy in downtown Charleston where they are members of Warwick house.  The school uses a house system to integrate the grades and the houses are named after European castles.  We took our children to Warwick castle last Christmas and my daughter fell in love with Æthelflæd,  She went as Æthelflæd for Halloween this year.  There has not been much mention of the Warwick burh in the Saxon series to date but I am sure you would be a delight if you are ever interested in talking to the children (and their parents:)) about what you know of their house history.

Thank you for the great books,

Aspen Olmsted

Hi.

Would you be interested in writing a textbook about World history?

Thanks!

Muneeza