Your Questions

Sir,

Do you have any plans to celebrate the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt on the 25th October. If not you are very welcome to join me and a few other stout fellows in giving the "Archers Salute" to the French Embassy in London (other French Embassy's are, of course, available if one finds oneself in foreign climes) at approx. 6pm GMT (weather and alcoholic consumption permitting).

Huzzah!!!

Your Obediant Servant, etc, etc

Michael Alllen

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I am from Hungary and a have learned my English from books. I am nearing eighty so to not to forget my poor English I started to collect your books in their original  language. Now I have all (except the last one but it is already ordered), but not in one I could find the reason why the britons/saxons hated the scots and welsh (and vice versa).

May I ask you to elighten me?

With very best wishes

Mr. Miklós HEGEDÜS

Hi Bernard,

Your second book in the Starbuck Chronicles is titled 'Copperhead' - a citizen from the Northern states who is fighting for the South. But I was wondering about other nicknames: a Southerner who fought for the North, and perhaps British, French, German, etc, soldiers who fought within a 'mercenary' capacity on whichever side? Having said that, I'm wondering if Crimean War veterans offered their services during the American Civil War?

Robert Douglas

Will Sharpe ever fight again?

John Bonello

Hello.

My Uncle gave me my first Sharpe book back in '95 then you arrived at the WH Smith I was working at in Guildford (1998) to do a signing. I ,however, was left pushing visitors around and unnable to meet you! A few months later I was thanked by John Major for doing the same thing and given a signed copy of his book, which dissapeared, mysteriously!

I have been a loyal fan of Sharpe and Uhtred for twenty years now and I am champing at the bit for Uhtred's next adventure but what are the chances of Sandman coming back?

I moved to Argentina almost 9 years ago and live in a town called El Bolsón. I was lucky enough to travel the 5 hours to Valdivia and Niebla in Chile and see some of the ruined forts you write about in Sharpe's Devil and even though niether my wife nor our friends could comprehend my excitement, I have spent the last three years talking about it.

Thank you for such amazing stories and making us squirm with both pain and anguish at the exploits of our favourite heroes!

Don't stop!

Nick

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

Thank you for taking the time to answer your fans’ questions. When I was 15, I saw a new book called The Winter King at a King Arthur exhibit. You quickly became my favorite author after that. Half a lifetime later, I wear a Thor hammer and have a baby named Ragnar. I have imparted Uhtred’s wisdom to Ragnar about the five things that make a man happy: “a good ship, a good sword, a good hound, a good horse, and a woman.” My wife laughs whenever I tell him that. I was wondering if there any scenes in particular that you’re looking forward to being depicted on The Last Kingdom TV show? And any chance you make a cameo in the show?

Earl R, South Korea

Dear Mr Cornwell

I see you are publishing 9th book in the series in October.  Uhtred must be getting long in his tooth by now.  Can you tell me how many more to come?  I have books 1-7 in first edition but missed out on Empty Throne as it was published sooner than I had expected.  Can you give me a hint as to who specialises in your books so I can get a first print?

Thank you

Yours sincerely

Keith Wells

Mr. Cornwell,

have you ever heard of an artillery maneuver called "retreat (or retirement) by prolouge."

I have a source that says it was first employed at the battle of Gettysburg by Union artillery forces. I find this hard to believe. My gut tells me that this must have developed during the Napoleonic era, if not earlier.

Do you have any thoughts or guidance? Thank you. I have been a faithful reader of your novels for decades and am currently enjoying your recent WATERLOO. Your time and attention is appreciated.

Steven Garvey

I was named after two kings and a county in Scotland.  is there any chance that your expertise can illuminate my family history?  I have come to a dead end and wonder if there is more to find within your sources.  I have vowed to read your every book/publication etc., before I read anything else.  thank you for sharing your knowledge and depth of understanding of the human endeavor.

richard arthur sutherland

Sharpe's father

Ok, I'm going to take another crack at this....

Cruel Coppinger.

Based on your previous clues and answers:

- a smuggler

- maybe fictional, certainly semi-legendary

- seems to fit the age requirement

- not a Frenchman... but does seem to have lived there for a while!

How'd I do?

Phil Dean