Your Questions

Just FYI: the July/August 2016 issue of Archaeology Magazine had an article on the ongoing excavations at Bamburgh, aka Bebbanburgh, aka Subject title above. I'm sure you've been there, so you probably know more about it than the article. It did mention a Viking sacking in 993, will that be part of the Uhtred saga?

Peter Hansen

Hello Mr Cornwell

I noticed that the last pirate(s) related question you got asked was from last year... I think it's time for another one.

Pirates? How 'bout it Capt'n?

Thanks

Marco

Ps. Looking forward to The Flame Bearer.

 

Hi Bernard,

I'm currently reading The Pale Horseman and it looks like I have a lot of reading ahead of me! I have two questions; the first is how may Angles, Saxons, Danes and Jutes do you think invaded Britain? Obviously you can't put an accurate number on it but based on your research do you think there was a massive population replacement/wiping out of native Britons? I got into population genetics a while back and it looks like at least there was a male dominated elite invasion (and there's a chance there were small numbers of Saxons brought as mercenaries by the Romans).

Secondly, how big were these battles between the Saxons and Danes? In between the main battles it seems like there were a lot of small skirmishes and raids that must have cleared entire villages.

Thanks

Rossa, Donegal

Could you tell me if you are gonna do something like Azincourt but from a man at arms perspective?

I am currently going though you books from the medieval period, and i seriously cannot get enough of them

Thanks a lot,

Josh

I just finished Sharpe's Siege and, as is always the case with your work, it was amazing. But I was curious if you've ever thought about writing anything about Cornelius Killick and his crew aboard the Thuella. They were a one book wonder and I think I speak for a lot of people when I say it would be happily received.

Regards,

Chris

PS: I've been looking for a decent fireable replica Baker rifle and have seen many websites claiming that you own their products. Can you shed some light on who's honest about that and who's making it up?

Dear Mr  Cornwell,

First and foremost... have you seen this?

Bamburgh skeletons are reinterred after almost 1,400 years

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-36610112

I grew up near Hexham - which played a very significant part in those early times (thinking of your next book). That is what triggered this message.

I won't bore you with more stuff... Keep at it, please! Thank you & very best wishes,

John Golightly

Hi Mr. Cornwell,

I just wanted to let you know, as I am sure many thousands have before me, that you are a terrific author and have provided me with many hours of true enjoyment and education.  Your ability to write is truly amazing and a gift and I hope and pray that you have many more books in the future.

Just for giggles, who is your favorite character of those you've invented?  I'm very partial to Sharpe with Uhtred a close second, Derfel third and your bowman, Thomas of Hookton fourth.

Thanks again for doing what you do!

Jeff

Do you think it's likely (or possible) that the Grail Quest trilogy would ever be adapted into a television series or mini-series? Medieval TV drama seems to be all the rage as of late.

Love your books!

Jonathan

Hi, I have read most of your books so I wonder when a new book will be published and on what subject.

I am from Sydney, Australia, so your books do sell here.

Just keep well and your family safe.

Thanks.

Brian

Dear Mr. Cornwell

Can you please share with us your devoted and thirsty readers share a piece from  The Flame Bearer as you did previous year with The Warriors of the Storm?

Eugene

 

Just finished No 9 of The Last Kingdom series last night.....fantastic.

Please tell when No 10 can be expected.

Dave McCormick