Your Questions

Dear Bernard,

Thank you so much for the wonderful Uhtred saga. It helped/helps me cope with some unpleasant things in my life. I hope there will be many more books featuring him. Have you thought about a spin-off series, focusing on Uhtred's son? It would be great if Uhtred's legacy continues, possibly written by another author. Then, in a way, it would become your legacy as well.

All the best,

René
The Netherlands

Mr Cornwell,
Thank you for your books.
I was raised on Hornblower (bolitho, ramage, Aubrey et al) and sailed for 30 yrs.  This is to say, I feel confident as a well read person in the 'genre' to say you have earned all your laurels.
Learning the other half of the Napoleonic wars ie Army versus Navy was a broadening experience. I especially love your epilogues. To 'come clean' with your artistic license, is a brave act, where many authors do not dare to venture, yet shows you to be true to the time.
I do regret that I never sent any correspondence to Dudley Pope, I enjoyed his work immensely. I decided at 3:13am EST here in Toronto, that I wouldn't miss another chance to send a note to thank you. I just finished Sharpes trafalgar...(14 yrs after it was published...oops.) Worried at first, seemed a bit too much romance...but the description of the battle was stellar ! I learned stuff ! You have earned your naval commendation badge !
I have a French Fiancée, who I tell that I i want to walk (or moped) the campaign from Portugal to Paris to see the battlefields you have written about so well.
I have maybe 5 questions per book, and 20 on top of that about other authors and your opinions, alas, I understand you are only one man and can't begin to answer all correspondence as i'm sure you would like to do. But the one I do have to ask is : Did you ever think your work would end up getting an OBE ? Well done ! One of the few awards which are truly deserved.
Thanks again for all your efforts- they are appreciated ! oh I also grinned when I heard you like Cape Cod and Charleston.  Two of my favourites on the eastern seaboard. Although I would might pick Mystic seaport instead of the Cape ;-).
Sincerely,

William MacBrien
Skydiving instructor
Toronto Ontario.

PS... I shall ignore your appeal for no suggestions and say: maybe a book or two to follow Dudley pope's Yorke era ?  Pirates and plunder ?

Hello Mr Cornwell
I have completed the Grail Quest, 1356 and I'm currently half way through Azincourt.

I've read that you currently have no plans for Thomas of Hookton and I don't yet know the outcome of Nick Hook.
I've thoroughly enjoyed reading about the 100yrs war, have you a recommendation of what to move onto next please?
Trevor Bate

Mr Cornwell,

I have just finished reading the pagan lord and I also read that you planned maybe 3 more books in the Saxon series. I was wondering whether Uhtred will continue to fight in the shield wall or whether he will be too old and have too many injuries to continue to be a warrior (or will I have to just wait until October to find out) will he now just be watching his son from the side line cheering him on? Sorry I'm not sure if I can wait until October to find out.

Richard Parkhouse

I'm 17 and haven't read for a while . i just want this time to say thank you for writing an amazing series about Alfred the great . I'm currently starting on the lords of the north and cannot wait to read some more tonight . Also ever since i have  read the pale horseman , I've been wondering if in time it will be made into a movie?  Keep up the good work -

Tommy Towse

Hello, Mr. Cornwell.

I am a fan of all your novels and the Uhtred novels in particular. I was wondering if you are familiar with a television series on the History Channel called "Vikings"? The reason I ask is that the main character in the TV series is Ragnar Lodbrok, who had several heroic sons, most interestingly Ivar the Boneless, Halfdan and Ubba, who are, of course, characters in some of your novels. Interesting to watch the series and keep your novels in mind when enjoying all the characters. Thanks for so many wonderful books: continued success to you.

John.

Sir,

I have read with great enjoyment the complete Sharpe series, flinched and ducked my way through The Fort, revisited the life and times of one of my forebears in Redcoat, and ridden with Nate Starbuck through his chronicles. I have read of warlords and great kings, but have come to the end. When is your next book coming out - and, more to the point, when is Nate Starbuck riding again? He still has a few years of the war left. My reading glasses are on the alert :-)

Regards

Phil Rutherford

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I've admired your work for many years and look forward to each new release and re-reading works I have not visited in a while. Let me preface, that I'm am not suggesting an idea for a book, nor do I have any manuscript generating literary ability! What I do have is an interest in history, partially nurtured by my mother who was decidiedly British in all ways! An interesting lady on many levels, she worked as a cryptographer in the RAF during World War II. One of my favorite discussions with her many years ago, concerned the astonishingly intrepid adventures and life of Captain Richard Francis Burton. To me, he seems an amazing amalgam of a Lawrence of Arabia, some of Errol Flynn's Victorian swashbucklers, Indiana Jones, and yes, Richard Sharpe. What is your take on this Victorian Renasance Man par excellence, and why have there been (other than ' Mountains of the Moon '), so few cinematic or literary adaptations?  I know that at one time the great director Richard
Attenborough was rumored to have considered this, and in my opinion Tom Clegg would be a fine choice as director of an adaptation.

Sincerely,

Bruce D. Worf, MD

Mr. Cornwell,

I enjoyed your latest compelling book in the Saxon Series.  But, please, what does the final sentence in the Pagan Lord mean?!

Thanks, Pam

 

Please, please let Uhtred live.  I just finished   "the pagan Lord"
I m not ready for that!
Sharon Sharp

 

Rather than a message I actually have a question, regarding the future of Uhtred of Bebbanburg.
Simply, will he back for another stirring saga?

Guil Parker

 

Are there any more books to come please.
Sheila Weston

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I came to your work rather late, but am making up for it with an appetite that exceeds even that of Patrick Harper in his Dublin years, having just zipped through the entire Sharpe series in one go (just as I did with the Hornblower series, which I think you'll appreciate). I have a couple of questions; if they are subjects you plan to address in future novels or short stories, feel free to ignore! (1) Did you imagine Sharpe eventually reconciling with "Sweet William" Frederickson? I can certainly imagine them sharing one more adventure---perhaps in the US. (By the way, did I miss something, or did Frederickson tell Sharpe to call him "Bill" the first time they met, but thereafter Sharpe always called him "William"?) (2) How do you see Sharpe dealing with Antonia? While the decision to leave his daughter with relatives in Spain is certainly understandable, the fact that Lucille chided him about this at least suggests that, out of remorse or under pressure from her, he would have at least written to Ramon regarding Antonia (even if it was just to indicate he had no intention to reclaim her). In any case, Sharpe's relationship with his daughter seems unresolved. (3) Did Dally survive Waterloo? I'm rooting for him! (It was so sad to read about poor Dan Hagman!) (4) What ultimately became of Sharpe's wife Jane is, of course, something that has tantalized many of your readers. I definitely see a book in there somewhere . . . Once again, let me express my profound thanks for delivering such a superb series, and for creating such a memorable character---there are not enough heroes in literature today. On to Starbuck!

Chris Nelson