Your Questions

Hi Mr Cornwell,

Me again and I'm sorry another question. I have just finished the Burning Land and read the wonderful fact/fiction section after the historical note and it show's Alfred's family tree, and it got me wondering. Do we know who is (or anything) about his living descendants today? There must be some somewhere in the world. Thanks for your time,

Ian.

Mr. Cornwell,

I have just started reading the Sharpe series. I found the first two terrific. My friend got me interested in your books by allowing me to read his Archer's Tale. I like how you write books in a variety of time periods.
What is your favourite series or book that you have written? Also, what is the first book  you wrote? I thank you for taking the time to read my message because I know that you are a very busy man.

Sincerely,
Tino Perez

Hi Bernard,

I haven't visited the site in ages and I like the new look. I was on goodreads today reviewing all the books of yours I have read when I came across Gallows Thief 2. It looked like a, to be released title but I couldn't find a publication date. Have you wrote a GT2? I do hope so, Ryder was a great character and I would love him to get a new adventure.
Yvonne

I'm a huge fan of all your novels, which are unfortunately under appreciated by my age demographic - 17 year olds- but then again, so are all books. Two of my greatest passions are history and literature, and you bring them together in incredible ways. I have a quick question. Is there a possibility that Nick Hook from Azincourt could be a descendant of Thomas Hookton's? I noticed the similarity in names and wondered if this might be a little "easter egg", so to speak, in your books.

Regards from British Columbia, Nick N

Will we be seeing future novels detailing the adventures of Sir Thomas of Hookton and his Free Compnay at the following battles?:

1.) Cocherel (May 1364) and Auray (Sept 1364)
2.) Najera (April 1367) with the Black Prince

Thank you for all of the literary adventures you have taken me on.
Alan

Hello Mr. Cornwell
I am a huge fan I have read the Saxon Tales and I love them. I was just wondering if you were gonna write another. If so when would it be out?
Jim

Is there going to be another Saxon tale to follow Death of Kings?  Please don't leave us hanging too long.  I want to know if Uhtred gets Bebbanburg back as well as makes England safe from the marauders from across the sea!
Mike Barney

 

Is there to be any more books in the warrior chronicles ? have read them all and they truly great reads
Paul Sims

 

Dear Mr. Cornwel

I have been an avid reader of your works for far more than a decade now and would like to thank you for the hours upon hours of enjoyment you have brought to me over the years, i am most in my element when reading your warrior chronicles being an ex-soldier i find that something just rings home, but i would like to ask if we ever get to see Uhtred (as much as I love the alfred/edward side of it) take back bebbanburgh from his uncle? Will he ever be free reclaim the great fortress. Also I have visted bambrugh castle and would like to know how you/Uhtred would achieve this feat.
Greatfully yours
D. Jowitt

Dear Sir

Historical novels are a joy to read but I expect, a bugger to write!

I'm 52 so wi ll try not to prattle on and keep this short.

Love your books,have read and re-read them over and over, but Gallows Thief is getting a bit shoddy around the edges.

Will Rider ever return?.....................Please.

Many thanks for years of joy

Grant

Hi Bernard, i have read many of your books and i am an avid fan, thank you for giving me so much pleasure. I am originally from Aylesford in Kent and was brought up on tales of Hengist and Horsa fighting a battle on the bridge over the Medway in the 5th Century, apparently these guys were the Jutes or original Anglo Saxons. Have you ever thought of a sort of prequal to the Uthred stories?
Thanks
Colin

Mr. Cornwell
In the interview between yourself and George R.R. Martin you said that the genres of Fantasy and Historical Fiction should never mix. Such as a spaceship appearing over Pearl Harbor, changing the course of history. That is understandable. But what about a mix where something "Fantasy like," for lack of a better word, caused some things throughout history?
I'm not sure if the above question is one that you can, or even want, to answer. But if you could it would be much appreciated.

Clayton

Dear Mr Cornwell,

I hope you are well. I am a very big fan of your writing. For the past two years, I have been attempting, and failing horribly at trying to solve the riddle about Sharpe's father. I asked you for hints also about two years ago and you had told it me that it is not that hard to solve. I have realized that the riddle is probably simple enough to fool many, yet not to easy for one to quickly solve. I just was wondering if these facts that I deduced are correct. Sharpe's father is English and of Nobility. He is not a soldier. I know that making assumptions such as these are almost pointless, but I suppose it may help in solving the riddle as a whole. Also, I was wondering who is coming next after the next book about Uhtred. Starbuck possibly? I just wanted to leave you with my opinion that you are one of the best writers ever if not the best, and I wanted to thank you for all the time and effort put into your masterpieces.
P.S. Have you ever wondered about making a book about the Crusades or Byzantine Empire. Personally, I think it would be a good subject. Thank you.

Nick Chouairi