Your Questions

Greetings from an avid reader. I wonder if you would ever consider a few stories on the Latin American Pacific War amongst Chile, Peru and Bolivia? best wishes, John

Try as hard as I could to avoid it I have still got myself involved in the 'Who is Sharpe's father' mystery. Following an investigation worthy of Columbo I have reached the following crazy decision. Sharpe's father is George the Third. Am I right?

Barry Evans

i just finished One Of The 28th - a Tale of Waterloo by G. A. Henty and was wondering if you have ever read the book and what you think of it if you have? I love your books thank you for inspiring me to think in a whole new realm of what the world was like besides what i learned in school. i grew up in Washington a little north of Seattle.(my dad works at Boeing)if you get the chance to visit make sure to see Paul Allen's collection of WWII planes out at Paine field.nothing like it when they fly right over your house. ps one of 5 32 pounders from the civil war is in the park in Whenatchee. I'll send a picture if you wish.

Dion

Hi, Big Fan of yours, read all your books, apart from the Arthur series, cant get into that series at all. But looking to the future, would you ever consider doing something on The Crusades,especially around Henry the 2nd,Richard The Lion Heart etc and most of the Plantengents, I feel this has never been covered in the Media and style in which only you or maybe Conn Iggulden could do it Justice. Henry the 4th is worthy of note, have a read of Richard Mortimers Book about him, its fascinating and you dont have to be a History buff to get the story, also because he has a rather more famous son he tends to get overlooked, but if it wasn't for Henry the 4th there would have been no Agincourt or should that be Azincourt, Enjoyed that book as well. Thankyou for bringing your Gift to the World.

Russell Taylor

Dear Mr Cornwell, firstly let me thank you on behalf of my mother for convincing a young man of the merits of a good book! I always resisted my mothers' attempts to make me sit down and focus on a book until several years ago when, by chance, I encountered a certain Richard Sharpe. I have always been a passionate student of ancient and military history and I am currently going through the process of becoming an officer in the British Army. I only hope that I prove to be as capable and inspirational a leader as your Richard Sharpe and Uhtred - though hopefully my actions and attitude will take on a less reckless or self-serving nature! I must say that your books inspire me to the extent that I fully intend to attempt to pursue storytelling at some point in my future. As a reader of historical fiction, I am particularly attracted to novels based upon the Roman Army (both Republican and Imperial) as well as the Viking/Anglo-Saxon era. Whilst you are undoubtedly my favourite author, I am also a keen advocate of Simon Scarrow, Robert Low, Ben Kane and Harry Sidebottom. I have noticed that a couple of these authors quote your praise on the covers of their books. This being the case, I was wondering if there is a particular character that you wish had been your invention or of whom you are particularly fond in any of the books that you read?

Furthermore, I would be keen to know if you had given any thought to producing your own series based in the world of the Roman Army? I also wondered if you would recommend to me any other authors and series within these genre. Finally, I would like to thank you for introducing me to - and maintaining my interest in - the wonders of the written word! I eagerly await the publication of 'Death of Kings' and look forward to reading, and then re-reading it again and again, in the near future! Regards, Alex

Hi Bernard, not sure if you got my earlier message but I have also traced my Anglo-Saxon lineage to Winton in East Sussex. Bones from the 4AD settlement (and grave goods) are in Lewes Museum but they have refused to allow DNA testing. The site is near to the Long Man of Wilmington which features on AS coinage from the area. I visited one of the burial sites (now a house)and they are still finding swords in the garden, along with smelting evidence. Thought this might interest you, regards June Winton

Hi, Just finished the Starbuck Chronicles and loved them. How did you keep track of the chaotic battle sequences? Did you draw diagrams and so on to help? Thanks Arran Potts

Hello there, Bernard! I was introduced to your world of writing joy by my girlfriend, through the Grail Quest. I fell in love with Thomas's story right away and was wrecked by Eleanor's death. I mean it, I was miserable. I also love Genevieve and how she tells Thomas everything I always wanted to throw into his face. But anyway, here's my question. Eleanor told us and Thomas she was pregnant. Then she gets killed. And not in one single moment we see Thomas mentioning the loss of their child. And, in my humble opinion he shouldn't have been remembering Jeanette so often right after Eleanor's death. But anyway, what's it with the forgetting? It was one of your rare moments of failing or Thomas really didn't hurt from losing a child? And why remembering Jeanette so badly? So he wouldn't feel losing Eleanor? Because I don't think he truly loved the countess. Much love and admiration from one of your many fans in Brazil. Miguel

Dear Mr. Cornwell, as I just wrote yesterday I love the Uhtred saga and can't wait for the 6th book. The reason why I write again is I just read the comments from other fans. I would really enjoy seeing those books as a movie some day. I'm a huge fan of historic books, but I love fantasy as well. Could you imagine writing a book about the Irish Civil War and/or a book about the conflict between England and Ireland? Kind regards Lenio Raue, Germany

Mr. Cornwell, I have read all your books and enjoyed every one. Wondered if you've ever contemplated doing a historical novel on WW II? Jeff Shaara seems to be the only author doing it. Is it that WW II in novel form is just not marketable enough or younger people today are not interested in it? Many thanks!

Alan Kurland