Your Questions

Dear Mr Cornwell,

I've loved every one of your books.
I've read widely on Europe during the late 7th and early 8th centuries for a book I'm researching set in Spain, but wondered if you had any recommendations or 'must reads' regarding modes of warfare during the era?  Whilst I've found a fair amount, I worry that I will make a particularly imbecilic mistake - it is my first work of historical fiction after a lot of travel memoir.

And thankyou, I live in Spain as a result of falling in love with Sharpe several years ago and becoming obsessed with the nation's history.  Entirely down to your writing.

Cheers.
Paula

Mr. Cornwell,
My obsession is and past profession was the teaching of history. My favorite time of history is that of Uhtred. I  consume those books--to merely say that I read them would be weak. Thank you for writing such wonderful stories...and teaching me so many things. When may we expect another story that 'stars' Uhtred?
Thank you!
JV

Hi Bernard,

I'm guessing Sharpe's father was King George III of Great Britain who, in a fit of madness, had an affair with a prostitute in Cat Lane (Sharpe's mother).

If (in all probablilty) it's not the correct answer, I'm going to keep analyzing that riddle of yours...

Robert Douglas

Mr. Cornwell,

A few years ago I was standing in line at a Barnes & Noble and while waiting came across your novel The Pale Horseman on a discount book table.  I purchased the book, loved reading it, and began searching out more of your works.  To date, I have now read 38 of your novels.  Everyone has been a pleasure to read.  I love a good story whether written or told, and you are one of the great historical storytellers.  However, it was in The Warlord Chronicles where I thought you took your art beyond storytelling and achieved great literature. I have given this trilogy as Christmas gifts to many of my friends.  This past year I finished reading the last of your Sharpe novels and the thought came to me that were the entire collection offered as a boxed set reasonably priced say in the $80 to $100 range that this would also make a great gift for the holidays.    So, possibly you could put in a word with your publishers?  A little late for Christmas this year, but I would love to give such a gift next year.  Until then, I will remain a faithful reader and gladly suggest your works to anyone seeking advice on a good book to read.

Richard Foster

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

You are keeping me up late at night on my Kindle!  But what marvelous adventures you tell and what a great way to learn about history.  I've read every book in your Saxon, Arthur, Grail, and Sharpe series and now I'm following Nate Starbuck through Virginia.

In all of your books, Sweet William is the one character who I feel was tragically "swept under the carpet".  William is a great soldier, a loyal friend, a man of good education and artistic interests, but a disfigured man who finally seeks love after years of hardship but gets "undercut" by Richard in Sharpe's Revenge.  Last we hear of William is that he is sent to a British outpost in Canada.  Will we ever hear of Sweat William again?  Will he ever find happiness?  Maybe he should head to New Orleans and find Simone Joubert.

Tim Jackson

I am a student from Canada and a big fan of your books, especially the Sharpe novels. have you ever thought about writing a book set in Canada during the war of 1812? Sir Isaac Brock is a great British/Canadian solider and a personal hero of mine and there are many other great characters of the war and many amazing exploits.

Ryder McRae

Hi Mr. Cornwell,

I'm reading Saxon Stories, the brazilian translation, and so far it's another outstanding job of yours. I'm here to congratulate your work and to ask a question that never leaves me alone:
How many books do you intend on writing of Uhtred's story? Do you have the exact number or you just let it flow 'till the book finishes by itself? I wanted to know that in order to save my money beforehand :)

Thanks for your time.

Vinicius, from Rio de Janeiro.

Dear Mr.Cornwell,

Thoroughly enjoy your novels, have just recently purchased 1356, and I am looking forward to continuing the adventures of Thomas of Hookton, and Uhtred when you return to Saxon England. I am also a fan of George R.R. Martins A Song of Ice and Fire series, both in print and on screen. I agree with you when it comes to Ned Stark losing his head, but that's life. My question or question's really, are your favourite character and novel of the series? my favourite character is Tyrion Lannister, and novel is A Game of Thrones. As Tyrion is so much more than (other characters)how he is perceived in the novels and of course brought fantastically to life by Peter Dinklage and AGOT, because Ned is alive well until the end, and it introduces us to their world. Thank you for so much enjoyment in the written word and our own history, shame that they don't use your novels in schools as it would bring history to life for those who are not as appreciative of it as you are,or
myself, it was my favourite subject.

Peter Jones

Dear Sir,
I have read the Saxon Chronicle series through twice now, and love them.
I am ready to read them all again, but want to wait for the next Uthred saga, is there any plans or dates to look out for ?
Thanks & have  a good Christmas.
Neil

 

I have enjoyed the Saxon novels SO MUCH!  I am anxious for the next one, will there be one?
Nancy

 

Dear Mr Cornwell,

Will Uhtred been making another appearance any time soon, I can't wait too much longer. I have already started to read the whole saga from book again!
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Jon.

Hello Mr Cornwell,
I was off sick ( lost my voice, hopeless for a teacher) and heard you on Radio 4 talking about your childhood. My brother is a big fan of your books so I thought he might like your autobiography for Christmas, but it seems that you haven't written one?
Gillian