Your Questions

Sir, I am working my way through the Sharpe series on the Kindle, BUT, they do not list 'Sharpe's Sword', all the others but not that one. It is available in other e-book formats, so I guess you don't mind the format.

Bob Ellis

Mr Cornwell, at the risk of repeating what a large number of fans have asked, have you considered writing the story of the Roman invasion of Britain, either from the perspective of the British or the Romans? Having read, and loved, both the Warlord and Saxon stories, and being a fan of Roman and sub-Roman Britain, I think it would make an outstanding final chapter in the story of the creation of modern England with Rome - Warlord - Saxons hitting the major invasions pre-Norman Conquest. While I would normally hesitate to recommend an idea to an author, your books are so well written, and the battle scenes so interesting, that I would love to read such a work. Regardless, thank you for the hours of reading entertainment, and I look forward to the end of the Saxon series! Travis McMahan

Sir, I am a big fan of your Starbuck stories. When can I expect you to write the next book in the series? I hope your plan is to not leave the story line unfinished. It is truly an excellent novel! Thank you! Josh

I love your books and have read most of them. More importantly my grandchildren are now reading them. They are now reading history, they get very little real history at school. I have the Saxon Series, which started them all off, as well as the Grail Quest Series, the Battle of Crecy etc, and Azincourt, and of course, all the Sharpe books. They also love 'A Crowning Mercy' and 'Fallen Angels' which started one of them off, set in the period of the English Civil War and the French Revolution. Most of these books are in hardcover. I have pre-ordered 'The Death Of Kings' as my eldest grandson also keeps asking "when is the next one coming out?" I have been hoping for one on Aethelflaed, Alfred's daughter. The 'Lady of the Mercians.' She, as Queen of Mercia fortified more Cities and won more battles against the Danes than Alfred ever did. There is not a lot that has been written about her, but I think that she was a greater warrior than Boudicca, (she won her battles). Do you plan another book in the Saxon Stories, she already had an affair with Uhtred so I would presume he would also feature in it.

Mike Williams

Mr. Cornwell, Good evening, first i want to thank you, for the first book, and the first Series that i read in my life(The Arthur Books), then i want to know: - Uhtred is going to get the revenge with his uncle or no? I'm almost getting into the book to get his uncle. thanks. Fernando Campos São Paulo-SP/Brazil

Dear Bernard After reading that your doing another book on Thomas of Hookton.I wondered if you had ever thought of going even further back and considered a prequel with his father. The man was dead in the first few pages of Harlequin but there still seems so much more to say about him. While with Nick Hook and his voices what would he make of Joan of Arc and hers and what would they make of each other if they met ? Yours sincerely Geraint

P.S Next year is the anniversary of the war of 1812 the British troops in Canada like the troops in Burma in WW2 called themselves the Forgotten Soldiers and I wondered if you could ever be persuaded to write about even 1 of there battles. After all you even had Fredrickson sent over there.

Geraint

Dear Mr Cornwell I've just finished the fifth Alfred book and wanted to send you a short email to tell you how much I've enjoyed the series so far. I've only recently discovered your work, and have devoured the first five book in around two months. I love the way you blend history with fiction, and the characters you build are superb. I seriously cannot wait for the sixth book! I did have a question for you - has anyone ever asked to turn the Alfred saga into a film / films? I think they would be amazing - there's a real shortage of decent films about this period of history (I even have the perfect suggestion for Uhtred for you Chris Hemsworth from the new Thor movie is EXACTLY how I imagine him!) Anyway, I just wanted to thank you sincerely - looking forward to the next masterpiece in the series! Kindest regards Pip

Are there any talks of adapting your saxon novels into movies or tv? that would be amazing if they could do your work justice. Thank you

Justin Webb

Bernard Good afternoon, I wonder if you even think of visiting Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)? Man, you write well, a friend, criticized his books, then gave her the last kingdom, she is passionate about Uhtred. ABC, Lucas

Hi Bernard, I just wanted to say how much I love the Warlord chronicles, it's the best trilogy I have ever read and how much I'm looking forward to "Death of Kings". I'm sure you have been asked before but do you ever think a movie or trilogy could be made of the Warlord series? After seeing the movie Centurion by Neil Marshall I think he would be perfect to direct it. And one last question. Have you ever considered doing a book on 1066 or maybe tackling the Roman or Celtic pre Roman period of Britain?

Mike Harris

Do you think "Hollywood" will ever make a movie based on the Warlord Chronicles? The books are the best Arthurian stories ever written I am sure. You sir, are a genius. Thank You for your work. Sincerely, Phil Sapp

Hello Bernard, I have just started to re-read the warlord books and I am enjoying them as much as I did the fist time, I know that you have previously said that know Arthur is asleep in Avalon he should be left in peace but is there any chance that you will write a fourth book about Arthur that completes the legend that 'KING ARTHUR SLEEPS. ONE DAY HE WILL RETURN WHEN HIS COUNTRY NEEDS HIM MOST' if you were to write a book like that I would go out and buy it straight away and I am sure others will do the same. thanks A.Stockwell

Hello again Bernard my second question of the day is will you be writing a modern history book set in one of the world wars something like a serious version of Blackadder gose forth which is set in wwI. The reason for my question is that I love the Sharpe stories, about the army and how they worked during the late 1700's and early 1800's and I would like to know how it change over the years in a story making it easier to lean about. thanks A.stockwell

Do you have any plans to write about the period around the first world war,perhaps involving a latter day hero? I love all your books, and have a passion for this point in time ie ordinary men doing extraordinary things in conflict... to get your narrative would be fascinating !

Ian Campbell

Dear My Cornwell I am a great fan of your books, and have been reading them since I was 15. Your Sharpe books were the first of your books I ever read. I know from previous replies from questions, that you are not fond of taking Sharpe back in time. No wonder, since it sounds like it can be difficult. Still I wonder about Rolica, Vimeiro, and Corruna, and about Sharpe just being a Quartermaster, and not having much to do. In the beginning of Sharpe's Rifles, he is refereed to as "the new Lieutenant" two or so years after he joined the rifles. Which makes me think that though Sharpe was listed down as the 95th’s Quartermaster, he may have not actually spent much time in the Battalion. That though joining back in 06, in 09 he was still seen as new, from all the time he had spent away from the 95th. That possibly because of mischief he was involved in outside the battalion during Rolica, Vimeiro and Rolica, he was kept away. Like he was in Denmark. He would have been part of the army, but kept apart to do some sort of nonsense for someone who needed a resourceful fellow during those battles. Sorry this is so long, and not really a question. Was just a thought that jumped into my head, wondering what that Rouge might have been up to during 1808? Once again. Love your books Kind Regards. Damien Silson.