Your Questions

You have just about covered Alfred's story, Have you considered the rest, i.e Edward,Athelflaed and Athelstan who was the first true king of the combined Saxon kingdoms, King of England. especially Atheflaed, she.I believe deserves her place in history and her part in achieving Alfreds dream of a nation England. It would be  overdue to establish  her name in history.

Roy Herring

Mr. Cornwell,

 

I am a huge fan of your writing. I have read just about everything I can get my hands on that you wrote! I would say I have read the Arthur books at least 5 times and loved it each and every time. So thank you for the incredible work, I very much enjoy your work.

My first question is if we can ever expect to see you take the Arthur series to the big screen? We really need a good Arthur movie and your series would be perfect. I hope this happens one day.

My final question is for the Saxon Stories. How close are we to the final book? I know I want the series to continue for my life but I think we both know this is unrealistic. They are amazing, in fact I am on my 3rd read through the series.

 

Thanks again,

 

Chris

I'm guessing his dates are about 856 - 940 AD. Is that close enough?

My son and I dove into all seven books starting last year, and it was hard not to keep thinking about the adventures while traveling together in Denmark over his spring break this year. Some day we will do a Chronicles tour of England. Thanks for seven remarkably gripping books. And when will we find out about Bebbanburg?

Bob Kloos

I hope that someday before I leave this world--I am 80 years young--that you finish the Starbuck Chronicles.  It seems unfinished to me.

Love your books.

Greg McLerran

 

Dear Bernard:

I greatly admire your work. I own all of the Sharpe series and have thoroughly enjoyed your Starbuck series. BUT - when will Starbuck march again??? Given that 2015 is the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War, isn't it a great time for you to help Starbuck hang up his sword? I hope to read Starbuck again.

Most sincerely,

Reg Bowden

Weston, Connecticut

 

Is there to be further additions to the Starbuck chronicles, for example the battle of Richmond?

Jeffrey Miller

 

Mr Cornwell,

I write every couple of years beg for you to write more Starbuck novels. Still waiting. So instead wondered chance of refund for the first four novels. Feel kind of cheated I bought them and was then abandoned?

Chris Wilson

 

While rereading Sharpe's Trafalgar it occurred to me that Nelson's tactic to split up the enemy's line of battleships by forming a 'wedge' with his line of battleships more or less resembles Napoleon's tactic of forming a tight formation that marches to the British line while calling 'vive l'empereur' as their only weapon against the British firestorm.

I hope that someday Peter Jackson of the Hobbit saga will take up filming the Arthur saga based on your Arthu rbooks.

Jaap Goes

Hello Mr Cornwell.

I have just completed my PGCE and during my interview I used your quote that men who burn witches were not trying to be evil but good when asked the best quote I've ever heard so thanks for the help.Some friends and I have been racking our brains as to why the warrior on the front of Death of Kings is holding a cross and whether it is Uthred or his son? Sorry for my ignorance but none of us could work it out. Thanks for your time and amazing books kind regards

Ian

 

 

I believe that you are the perfect author to bring John Hawkwood to life for the present generations. Have you ever considered doing a historical fiction based on his life? If it is not a project you would consider - please continue the Story of Thomas of Hookton. My current quest is to read every thing you have ever written.

Thank you for your exceptional ability

David Christensne

I have over the years really enjoyed your take on historical matters starting with the Sharpe novels then the Arthur, Warrior, Grail and Stonehenge. I see that you do not advise giving you ideas for a plot, but the story of St Patrick with its roman christian back drop would be greatly enhanced with your take on in an historical novel. I am sure you have thought about it and as an Irishman who came from one of the possible birth places Ravenglass (Glannoventa), I can think of no better man to write such a story.

Ps I came across 1356 (in Spanish) hardback in El Corte Ingelse department store here in Palma and they were able to get me the paperback within 3 weeks, saved me having to wait till I went through a British airport again.

I am looking forward to an Empty Throne and Waterloo, in the meanwhile I am rereading Sharpe.

Ps I never took to the Starbuck books despite living 15 years in North America ( Hamilton On and Annapolis Md, but the Fort was a masterpiece.

Keep up the writing.

Dermot Bremner

Dear Bernard,

Your Grail Quest and Sharpe series have both thrilled and taught me a lot about european history.  I am hope my email quick.

My Q: In Historical Fiction, what "level" of events can readers typically consider as actual? I realize good HF is driven by dynamic fictional characters much of the time. I'm really asking about events like the Siege of Barajas in Sharpe's Co.. Maybe, "How fictional, is your HF?," is a better way to ask.

Thank You For Sharing Great Stories,

Eric Jensen

Arlington, TX

Dear Sir

 

Picking up on a point another fan made, how come Sharpe did not pursue his money through Jane instead of Rossendale?  As that fan correctly pointed out, the law favoured the husband back in those days with regards to ownership of assets.   Was it Rossendale's connections?  I don't think it would've been drawing attention to the fact he'd become inexplicably rich, because that wealth was discovered in Sharpe's Revenge.  Or was it as simple as could not afford the legal fees mixed with a deep disliking of Lawyers?

 

I think Cochrane giving him a chest of coins does make up for it, but I wonder if you put a poll on here asking how people felt about Jane stealing Sharpe's fortune and getting to keep it? I'd imagine it'd possibly reflect our sympathy for our hero.

 

Also, probably 8 times out of 10 invariably a person whom betrayed Sharpe, whether it was your intention or not usually got punished for that betrayal.  Was Jane punished, when she lost Lord John?  Or was that you highlighting how our heavies, lacked discipline?  Or was the prospect of motherhood (particularly out of wedlock) Jane's penance?  Because perhaps it's just me, but with or without Lord John, she did not strike me as the maternal type?!

 

Finally as I've not long just read the part where Rifleman Taylor boasts he could out-shoot Dan Hagman and as they never meet, who do you think would've won in a shoot off?  Of course I'd like to think Hagman wins, but we don't always get what we want in life.

Lee