Your Questions

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

Dear Bernard,
I hope all is well. Having spent a splendid day re-reading Redcoat and listening to Test Match Special I was wondering whether this fantastic story was ever meant to be part of a series or just a one off? It really is a gem of a tale and sometimes looks like a bit of a lost orphan among the Sharpe, Grail and Starbucks chronicles...

Typically, as my day was nearing an end the Australians took the light in farcical scenes but it coincided with Sam Gilpin's happy ending and news that the Ashes had been retained - so a good result in my book!

James

Bernard,

I was struck by a number of shared characteristics between three of your protagonists; Nicholas Hook, Richard Sharpe and Uhtred of Bebbanburg. All three characters come across as cynical, hardy persons with an individual, rough sense of honour. Richard Sharpe and Uhtred both face hypocritical opponents who are unfortunately also their superiors. I wonder if this was deliberate on your part or merely an accident of history?

I cannot comment on the grail quest books or the Warrior chronicles as I haven't got round to them yet, but I have noticed this similarity in the series listed above.

On a completely different tack, what's your opinion on alternative historical fiction? I refer of course to everything other than the 'What if a certain European despot of the mid-20th Century had won a particular conflict' sub-genre as it is my personal opinion that it is a genre all of its own.

Best Regards
David Buckley

Hello Mr CORNWELL
I come again, to ask, if is there a french translation possible on kindle reader?

many french people want to read your new books
thank you,

Kind Regards,
Mr D Liard

I love your thrillers and  I really enjoy the water and boating as a back drop. Do you plan on writing another one?
Greg Goodwill

I am really enjoying reading your Saxon books.  I have one question, however.  In Pale Horseman, you refer to Uhtred harvesting corn.  Does corn in 900 AD refer to something other than the grain which was introduced to Europe by Columbus in the 1400's? Or is it just an anachronism, intended or accidental?  No  problem either way.
It just caught my eye. I hope you can keep these story lines going for several more books. Needless to say, I've not yet finished the most recent  book of the series and and therefore do not have any idea of how this saga has played out over time. Thanks.
Bob Stimson