Your Questions

Q

Hi Bernard,

I love all the works that you have done, you are without doubt my favourite author. Recently I've had a bit of a reading spree of your books and have just finished the Starbuck Chronicles, I was wondering if you had considered pursuing the rest of the war? Or even how Nate fares in post war America?

Thank you

Konur

 

I’ve read quite a few of your series and enjoyed them very much. I’m curious whether you’ll be writing more Nate Starbuck books?

Miriam Chernoff

A

I doubt I will return to Starbuck, sorry!


Q

Hello Sir,

 

I have been a great fan of your work since 2012 when I was introduced to your work with The Archers Tale as a freshman in high school. After buzzing through the grill quest series, I was fascinated with your work and began to read. What is now been the most inspirational work I have ever read The Last Kingdom, and the Saxon Series. Uhtred was a perfectly flawed individual trying to make his way through life as an honorable man. Finnan is my favorite character in any fictional universe as he is the truest second in command, loyal to a fault, family man.

 

A question I would ask you is if you have any plans for future adventures in the Middle Ages and if so, would you be able to release any details as far as timeline of release and general overview?

 

Thank your for your time, and God be with you.

 

Case Baughman

A

I am working on 'Sharpe's Storm' right now - not sure what will be next!


Q

Hi, Bernard -

so looking forward to the publication of Sharpe's Storm later this year! However, where does this novel slot in to the series, please? Before Waterloo for sure but I just can't work out where it will come. I, therefore, thought it best to go straight to you....

Regards, Alan

 

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I note on the Harper Collins website that a new book "Sharpe's Storm" is scheduled for release later this year. Can you please advise where this book will sit in the chronological order of events. Looking forward to its release.

Thank you

Brian Clarke

 

I notice there is a new Sharpe book coming out in the U.S. in December 2024 called Sharpe’s Storm. Would you please tell me where it will fit in the chronology?  I plan on re-reading the Sharpe books in order (I have them all) and would like to accommodate your latest book in my plans.

Bill Thomlinson

 

A

"Sharpe's Storm' will slot between 'Sharpe's Regiment' and 'Sharpe's Siege'.


Q

Hi Bernard,

 

Upon listening to the Grail Quest, was there a  reason why Jeanette Chenier was dropped at Thomas' love interest and she did not appear after book 2? I feel like their relationship was ready to continue for exploration. The next we heard she had perished.

 

Regards

 

James

A

She did seem to just fade away - that happens sometimes.


Q

Hello Bernard Cornwell,

I was wondering if you will write anything about Billy the Kid or something from that time period (the Wild West)?

Cheers

Oliver

A

It really isn't on my radar. I think other writers do the period brilliantly, and I'm content to leave it to them.


Q

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

A

Oh I have lots of ideas - not sure I'll be able to get to them all!  But I don't like to say too much.  Right now it's Sharpe; we'll see what happens after that!


Q

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

A

I believe you can take a tour of the castle:  https://www.bamburghcastle.com/last-kingdom-tours-at-bamburgh-castle/


Q

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

A

I've given Minden some thought, but it's not high on the list


Q

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

A

I'm not aware of any plans to release Sharpe's Skirmish on Kindle - but I'll pass your request along to the publishers!


Q

After Trafalgar, what happed to Grace?

Robert Carl Lapp

A

Because the books were written out of sequence it meant that no-one in the second series could play a significant role in Sharpe’s life unless they were already in the first. I particularly regretted Lady Grace’s demise, but had no choice!