Your Questions

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

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

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.

Hi Bernard, First, I have to say that Mum borrowed my copy of 'Azincourt' - which she read in two sittings and thoroughly enjoyed it! I'm also wondering if you ever considered writing alternate history fiction? Are you a fan or ever read works such as 'Pavane' or 'Luther Arkwright'?

Robert Douglas

I'm a huge fan, and have read almost everything on your website list EXCEPT the Sharpe books (saving them for last... then the tears will begin...) You've probably gotten this before but can't find it anywhere in the questions pages: Do you recommend reading the Sharpe books in the order they were written or in chronological order? I will accede to your advice of course.

Also... any relation between Rider Sandman and Nick Sandman in Wildtrack? Tom Owens

Hello Mr Cornwell, I confess to being a latecomer to your books.I thoroughly enjoyed the TV Sharpe series, but it's not my period for books. I resisted buying your books as I have so many and you are a prolific writer.However I succumbed to The Pale Horseman and that was it!The Saxon stories have provide me with a lot of pleasure.I love books and for me they provide so much enjoyment for so little outlay. I was very pleased to see that there are at least two more books in the series. I would like to ask one question; the books are apparently well researched, but in The Burning Land reference is made to a winged helmet and I recall there may have been a similar reference in an earlier book.As far as I'm aware vikings never had winged helmets.It has been suggested that cheek pieces opened upwards may have given the impression of wings. I appreciate artistic licence, but for such a small entry it would not seem worthwhile being inaccurate.If I am wrong I should very much like to know your source for this. I always liked those pictures of Vikings in winged helmets, so I would be pleased to be wrong.

I'm a fan of the French Indian War period: would you consider writing a book set in that period with an Indian and a British soldier as the main characters? Thank you and please keep writing. John Cruickshank

I recently discovered your books. Your work is bringing me great joy. Are we going to be able to read more of Rider- the Gallows thief? The historical frame and characters are wonderful. Thank you. James