Your Questions

I have been researching my family tree and found a direct link to a colourful character, Uhtred the Bold. I seem to remember, in the historical notes for your first Uchtred novel, that you discovered a direct link to the same man. I would like to know more about him - wikipaedia is pretty sound on the bare bones - I wondered if you may be able to recommend a few history books where I may find out more. Finally, I am very much looking forward to the forthcoming Uchtred story.  Many thanks in advance,

Sue Winch.

Given the number of books you are writing and the focus historically being on Sharpe, would you consider allowing another author to support you by writing or continuing the series on Starbuck?  Its a little James Patterson in style, but it may help placate the Starbuck fans - myself included.

Best regards
Curtis

Dear Bernard,
All your books have been a pleasure. I've bought everyone.
BUT I yearn for at least one more outing with Sharpe and Harper in the Peninsular..
Shall you ever give us one, PLEASE?
With best wishes,  Sincerely,

Tony Pontin

Dear Mr. Cornwell,
I like the Warrior Chronicles, read all of them and will purchase the next installment. However, I'm starting to miss Sharpe and Sgt. Harper very much (I suspect I'm not alone). Can we expect to hear about them in the near future?
Many thanks for your time and your very entertaining books!
JPN

Mr Cornwell,
Will you be visiting London again this year about the time your latest book is scheduled to be published and will you be giving a talk as in previous years?

Regards
Chris Allen

I recently was given "The Fort" by a friend, I enjoyed it immensely. I am in the process of reading "Redcoat", also extremely good. I would like to know what other books you have written regarding the American Revolution.
Alex Stark

Hi, I am currently enjoying rereading 'Sharpe's Rifles', by copy being published circa 1993 before the previous history was written (Tiger  to Prey) Have you ever considered updating the earlier books rifles eagles etc to reflect some of the later books that tell of his earlier history?
Kind regards
Robin

Bernard,

Would you ever consider going back to some of the older Sharpe books and update them based on info written in some of the newer (yet not chronologically newer) books. For instance in Sharpe's Devil you write that Sharpe is really looking forward to the naval battle as he had never seen one before, yet he was present at one of the greatest naval battles of all time, Trafalgar.

Rob Cassey

First, Steve Rose's question about Sharpe's father could have been a lot shorter, if he had just asked "Was Benjamin Franklin Sharpe's father?"  which is obviously what he was driving at.  You have obviously answered "No" to that question.

Second, when you sold the rights to your novels to be dramatized on TV, did the producers ever come back and ask for your feedback on anything they intended doing, or did they just go ahead and have their way with them?
Jim Dickey

Mr Cornwell
Sure this message will repeat a lot of what you have already heard before but I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Starbuck series. I've stumbled across a thirst for the American civil war and after back ground reading and online lectures your books were a real treat.
Again I'm sorry to ask a question that's probably been thrown at you 1000's of times before - but will there be anymore?
Although I'm thankful you stopped to write the King Arthur series, I was hooked and finished the last few chapters sat on Cadbury Hill, so if you could find time to give the world more Starbuck I promise to finish the last few chapters at Appomattox Court House!
Thank you for all the books
Martin Langford
Dorset

The Starbuck Chronicles perfectly capture the essence of the American Civil War, I loved reading each book, and your writing has given me the drive to study the American Civil War for myself. It is a wonderfully tragic conflict which was superbly captured within your pages.
I love the Sharpe series, and can understand why you allowed Starbuck some time to get over the gunshot to the face. Even after reading and re-reading both Series I'm still desperate for yet another adventure, for Richard Sharpe or Nathaniel Starbuck? You wouldn’t disappoint me either way.
Thank you for the books. We just need the Starbuck Chronicles to be picked up and made into a hugely successful TV series and you'll be obliged to put poor Nathaniel through more shot and shell!
Gary

Bernard.

Firstly thanks very much for providing me with brilliant reading in the shape of Sharpe, Azincourt,The Grail Series and through them reactivating my interest in English/British history- Wellington/Peninsula War & battles against the French in general! I have yet to read anyone who can equal you in conveying the impact of a battle! Could you revisit the 1800s by following the exploits of the inimitable Captain William Fredrickson as he flees his broken heart in France to Canada?
All the best in the writing-you can tell my interest so roll on the next!
Kind regards
Mike

Bernard,
I have just finished reading the Warlord series and the Thomas Hookton novels. I must say I am hooked. I wondered if you have thought of writing any novels based in the War of the Roses period, particularly with the recent finding of Richard's remains.
Looking forward to the new book in September.

Best Regards,
Rob