Your Questions

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed all your books - they all bring the period alive in delightful ways! Is there any new period you're thinking of covering, one which hasn't yet been covered in your books? And even if that's not in the plans right now, what period would you choose to write about if you were able?

Abraham

Hello,

 

I've read all of your books, thank you for many hours of grand adventures!

 

I seem to recall reading about a tour of the UK that included the places you write about in The Last Kingdom.

 

Are there any plans to have such a tour in the future?

 

Thanks!

 

Marilynn

Dear Bernard

I know in the past you've been asked by people on the French and Indian War but what's less well know is the British Force sent to fight under Frederick the Greats Brother in law Ferdinand and the Brilliant victory at Minden . Are you tempted ?

Regards

Geraint

Hi Mr Cornwell,

I’m really enjoying your books. Currently I’m working my way through the Sharpe books. I have them all on kindle except Sharpe’s Skirmish, which isn’t available in that format. Could you please release it, so that I can complete my collection? Could I suggest that you could either release it alone, or bundle it with the other two Sharpe short stories.

Thanks in advance for your consideration.

Paul

After Trafalgar, what happed to Grace?

Robert Carl Lapp

Hello,

As Sharpe was intimate with Lady Farthingdale/Josefina Lacosta, did they ever have any children or was or could there be a possibility of Sharpe fighting alongside his child/children in future books or at the very least meeting them later in his life? I enjoyed the series with Sean Bean and am currently rewatching it. It's ironic some filming was done in the Ukraine/Crimea with the current situation.

Thank you for reading this email!

Regards,

Brian Burton

Dear Bernard,

I hope this note finds you well.

Honestly it feels a bit silly to write to you about this, but I’m rather curious. First and foremost, thank you so much for the Last Kingdom series, some of my favourite books of all time.

 

Now to the silly part, in Sword of Kings Uthred sees a swan flying and takes that as an omen. In my family there is an old story about my grandfather’s brother, which shot and stuffed a swan because it was such a rare sight around year 1900 (we still have the swan in our salon by the way). I believe swans did not exist in England in the 10th century?

 

With best regards,

Hannes

Hello Mr. Cornwell.

I have enjoyed the Sharpe series; it helped motivate me to visit Spain and finish my foray into graduate history that I began forty years ago. In June, I am headed to Edinburgh to do archival research. I’ve been thinking of examining Scotland’s part in the Peninsular War, specifically, Scottish feeling towards the English and their reactions to the Portuguese, Spanish and French. Are you aware of any collections of letters from Scottish soldiers describing their experiences on the Peninsula?

Thanks and Best Wishes,

John Cardoza

Dear Mr Cornwell,

First, I absolutely love all your books! Second, since working on my dissertation many years ago, I wrote an historical novel based on a main character. My question is, after having read your books, does the main character have to be in every scene even though it's their story? I'm in a critique group that writes mainly "cosy" mystery books and want me to discard any historical backdrop and put the character in every scene. But this seems unreasonable and doesn't provide any substance to the story. I've reread the Sharpe and Uhtred books and recognize that you provide wonderful input within the storyline. I'm working at making the book the main character's story, but there are other characters necessary to the story whose backgrounds, even slight, enrich the plot. I value your opinion- am I on the right track to include significant history?

Thank you so very much for your advice (in advance).

Regards,

Gwenn Meredith

Dear Bernardo,

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my admiration for your book, particularly "Chronicles of the Warlord." Arthur is such an incredible character, and his leadership feels truly natural. He serves as a great inspiration to me.

I am curious to know whether, when you were writing about his personality, you based it on someone you knew in real life or perhaps on a historical figure with a similar personality?

Thank you in advance for considering my inquiries. Sending warm regards and wishing you good health.

 

Best regards,

Luiz Henrique