Your Questions

I'm sure others have asked how you feel on the subject but I wanted to ask. If you could vote in the Scottish election, would you be a yes or no. Also, your books have changed my life, lol, but I'm sure you don't need another email from a gushing fan. Honestly, I have been trying to decide which book I would send you to sign for years but I can't seem to choose. Hope all is well and I look forward to reading your reply.

Thank you for your time,

N.W.

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

 

My name is Andreas Schneider, I am 24 years old and I study English and Spanish in Essen, Germany. I have just finished "The last kingdom" and first of all I wanted to thank you for writing such a thrilling and entertaining series of novels set in one of my favourite historic epochs, the Viking Age. I have already ordered "The pale horseman" and I cannot wait to read more about Uhtred's and the other protagonists' lives.

 

I have two questions, though, which are connected to two comments the narrator Uhtred makes on Norse Mythology. First, on page 259 he states that "the world was made by Thor from the carcass of Ymir". But wasn't the earth created by Odin and his two brothers Vili and Vé in Norse Mythology? I am not an expert on the subject, just an interested student, but I have never read "your" version of this event. The second question deals with a similar subject. On page 302/303 it is said that "Ran was Njord's wife", although I only know of sources where she is described as the giant Aegir's wife (whereas Njörd's wife, as far as I know, is the giantess Skadi). I know that sometimes in Norse Mytholgy we lack definite knowledge, but I always thought these two cases to be relatively clear.

 

I really do not want to be a small-minded bother debating with you on "stupid little details", I just thought that maybe you, as a succesful author, might have knowledge or sources about Norse Mythology that I do not possess, and then I would really like to be enlightened by you.

 

Again, I much enjoyed reading the first novel of the series!

 

Best regards,

Andreas Schneider

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

 

I really like your books - not all of them - but most and I spend some joyful hours reading them. I really like stories from the 18th century and the Napoleonic Wars.

 

Some years ago I took part in a historic walk on and around the battlefield of Minden 1759 which was part of a military course. I red a lot about Minden in the aftermath (an impressive battle which is widely unknown in Germany). I wondered, if that could be an interesting topic for an book?!

 

Sure, I've read your guidelines - but I think the general suggestion of Minden and the remark that it is a fascinating story is not really what anyone could call an "idea" for a book at all.

 

So, maybe you think about it - I would be really happy to read about Minden. So far I can only thank you for your lovely books which gave me a lot of joyful reading. "Waterloo" is the next one on the list.

 

Best regards from Germany

Felix Bertmaring

Hi Bernard,

I know alternate history isn't really your thing - but I was wondering about your opinion on a speculation of four parts: Even with the Royal Navy guarding the Channel, would it have been possible for Napoleon's 'Boulogne Army' to land in England? How would the British homeland forces have fared against Napoleon's seasoned troops? And if Napoleon succeeded in conquering England, who would have been installed as king? Given his ambitious temperament, I'm not certain if he would have stopped at the border with Scotland and have ensured it as a sort of independent protectorate - I've often wondered if the Highlander regiments would have swapped the red coat for a blue one, volunteer regiments?

Robert Douglas

Hi, I am sure you have been asked many times but have you any plans for further Sharpe adventures?

 

thank you for your time.

Wayne Martin

Mr. Cornwell,

I am very fond of your writing, especially, your Viking Warrior series. The character Uhtred jumps off the page for me and I enjoy his humor. I would like to know how you research your books and do you set up a timeline or an outline as I had to do for my master's thesis for my graduate degree in American History. I am curious as to how you devise your plots in your books and how they actually form the book. I know you are busy and I do not expect a long answer I would just like to know how you approach your writing.

Respectfully,

Darlene Perry, Havre de Grace, Maryland, USA.

 

In my attempt to read all of your books I have now started the Arthur Books. I would be  very interested to know your reasons for painting Lancelot's character as a less than heroic one, Has any background reading led you to this or just an authors own viewpoint?

Best regards.

Andy Pidgeon

Hello Mr Cornwell,

my name is Valeria and I'm from Brasil. I love your books very much and I know you have thousands of fans around the world and it is impossible to cater to everyone, but I wonder if you have plans to come to South America, or even to Brazil. You have many fans here and would be amazing to have the opportunity to get an autograph or just to see you.

Regardless, I would like to thank you very much for your work because your books enabled me to meet a land that I haven't had the chance to know, in a tme that I didn't live, but by which interested me much.

excuse me for the mistakes of grammar.

thank you

 

I'm so excited about this books release in October and was wondering if you had idea when it would be released in an audio format. Any info, however rough would be greatly appreciated - I can't wait :-) Thank you in anticipation,

Vikki Wooding

 

Mr. Cornwell,

I am a big fan of your books and am very excited about The Empty Throne. I listen to most books in audio versions during my long commutes. Is there going to be an audio version of The Empty Throne? I did not see on available as of yet.

 

Thank you,

Peter Smith

 

Will Waterloo and The Empty Throne come out in audio cd or MP3 for those of us who don't see like we used to but still admire your work? Thank you.

Alan Levith

Simply great, spellbinding work. Thank you.

I only wish to ask if you have considered releasing historical foot notes to your excellent work. I don't think it would detract from the stories to know how much is based on factual evidence and how much is from your creative genius.

I am working my way through the Saxon stories which I hear is to be adapted for TV by BBC 2. I'd better read fast!

Once again I extend a sincere thank you for your body of work.

Steve Watts