Your Questions

Greetings Mr Cornwell,

I am a huge fan of your books. I was re-reading your Uhtred novels and seen mention of warhammers used in battle, I was just wondering how common this was, especially seeing how expensive swords were back then? And because Thor was famous for fighting with a hammer. Another thing I wondered is who is your favourite English monarch? Kind Regards,
Nicci

Dear Mr. Cornwell,
I have long been waiting your last book of the Saxon series and just got The Pagan Lord last week.  It was, as usual, a wonderful read but I felt a little short.  I finished it in two or three days and now I have to wait again until October(?).  Have you ever thought of having someone partner your books with you to speed up the process?  Perhaps, with research or gathering information?  It's like having your favorite sitcom on TV having their episodes a year a part.  I hope you take my input as a compliment and not as a criticism.  Best of luck in your writing.
Sincerely,
Jay D Miles

Hi Bernard

Just finished reading the Pagan Lord and wanted to complement you on another excellent addition to the story of King Alfred and his descendants.

I watched the final episode of the BBC series King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons last night and noticed a reference to the attendance of a Lord Uhtred of Bebbanburg at a meeting with King Athelstan.

Does this mean that Uhtred (or one of his ancestors) will eventual retake Bebbanburg?

Looking forward to reading the next installment in Uhtred's story

Best wishes

Steven

On page 125, line 15 of the new Harper hard-cover edition. Edward is nervous. " of " Danish  unrest. I've only noted American English speakers using " of " for " with" or "about" in the last year or two, in this context of  fear or concern. Always awaiting new Uhtred novel!
Michael Ashman

I don't want to distract you from completing Uhtred's story (my favorite among your works), but would like to suggest you consider doing a book on the French & Indian War.  The Battle of the Plains of Abraham seems a perfect canvas for your story-telling skills...
Edith

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I have followed Lord Uhtred's story with great interest, and have happily encouraged my neighbour to join the saga.  He is now also hooked!

You made the point that too many of us feel that English history started with 1066. I certainly fell for that line, a gift of rather good schooling in South London in the 1950s. I knew about Alfred and others, but it all seemed like 'pre-history'.  Thank you for knocking that misperception on its head.

You have left us hanging! Poor older Lord Uhtred is facing a long recuperation between his final fight in The Pagan Lord, and getting to see Aethelstan crowned king of England.  Do we have to guess, or do you have a final volume in the works?
David Rolfe

Sandman, Berrigan, Eleanor and Sally....
Any chance at all of another novel featuring these excellent characters? A cigar/port/sherry  business could provide a excellent backdrop and a great excuse( should you need one) for a research visit to the Peninsula!
David Imrie

Hi Bernard -

I'm a huge fan of yours and love all of your books. I am going to London for work in a few weeks but I'm going to spend Saturday and Sunday being a tourist. Any suggestions on areas where battles took place - 100 Years War or others - withing a 2-hour train ride of London? I am quite eager to get to Agincourt, but a bit too far away for this trip.

Also, I live in Boston - hopefully I'll get to hear you speak in the area sometime soon.

My family goes back to Deerfield, MA where several relatives where killed during the French and Indian Wars, so history is in my blood.

Thanks!

Chris

Hi Bernard,
I'm thinking about writing an espionage thriller for Windhammer 2014, although I could do with some ideas about fashion, anecdotes, and pastimes of British people during the Napoleonic period. To this end, I was wondering if you'll recommend any book(s) covering these aspects? Also, is there a book detailing all the different criminal types - one in particular is something Sharpe did pre-army days that involved cutting the baggage from carriages in transit, but the name of this practice escape me.
Robert Douglas

Uhtred series - Great books -  any news on TV/film?
Anthony Rees

 

I just finished reading "The Pagan Lord" which means I have read every book you have written. Needles to say I am a fan. While I love all your books the Rebel and Lords of the North series are my favorites. I would especially like to see movies of the Lords of the North. Chris Hemsly (Thor) would be a perfect Uthred. I can't understand why this hasn't happen. With the success of Lord of the Rings and Game of thrones as evidence there is a huge audience for these types of stories and yours are the best. The movies would have to be true to the book like Lord of the Rings and not like the TV series on the Sharpe novels which was a disappointment.   PLEASE tell me this is in the works.
Jim Degatina