Your Questions

Mr Cornwell.. thanks so much for your work. I've read about 3/4 of your books so far..wonderful!! I've finished the Sharpe series..any future plans for Richard, or will he truly stay retired? Hope he will ride again!! I've spent many a sleepless night unable to put one of your books down!!!

Robert Yonker

I am a big fan of your books which have helped me answer numerous questions from my nephew who is now 12. He was stunned when we did an archery class at Centre Parcs and my knowledge on the use of the longbow came up in the introduction by the tutor. We have also had a long conversation about the rifle and how we beat the French. Mind you I even impressed a member of the current Rifles! Such a clever clogs, but it's all thanks to you! Any chance of a Roman series? Kind Regards Julie

Hi Mr. Cornwell, I am a huge fan of your books. I love the ongoing storey of Uhtred and can not wait until it is released in Canada. Will it be the same release date in Canada as the U.S.? And is this the last book about Uhtred or is there the possibility of more? Thanks for your Time, Dave Anderson

Dear Mr Cornwell, I am currently working on research for a BA Honours History dissertation on British Military Intelligence (the collection and transmission of etc.) in the Peninsular War. In your novel Sharpe's Gold you make reference to a telegraph system employing pig's bladders to transmit messages across parts of Iberia. I have been struggling to find any history books explaining this method in more detail, are there any books or sources that you may have used in writing Sharpe's Gold that you would be able to recommend regarding this telegraph system? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated, Regards, Duncan Ainslie

I'm currently enjoying The Fort, but as an ex Royal Marine I feel I must question your reference to RM on page 61. I've always understood that Marines didn't become Royal until 1802. Haven't you jumped the gun a bit by giving them the Royal title in 1779? Love your books -Keep writing! Best regards Dave

Hi Mr. Cornwell, My name is Gabriel. I´m Brazilian .I´m a fan of the warlord chronicles and I want to know , What is the purpose of Derfel, he dies in the fight against the Saxons in the monastery ? sorry for mistakes in translating my question.

Gabriel Ferreira

Hello, Mr. Cornwell! I'm a Brazilian fan, so my english is not the better, but I wanted to say that I'd love your work, and try to buy every single book of you. I don't like the publishers of here have changed the name of Arthur for Artur, and The Arlekin for The Heretic, but I know that you can't have anything to do with that. I wanna know if you will come for Binal do Livro 2011, in Rio. I waiting for your letter soon (I already have asked that in another). Hope you still writing your wonderfull books, because in my 17 years old you're my biggest idol. Jéssica Frutuoso Mello

dear Mr Cornwell,when I first asked you for a clue as to the identity of Sharpe's father little did I realise the interest it would cause amongst your readers. You have since given out other hints and clues which I have followed closely and formed my opinions of the type of man we are looking for. I did once write to you saying I would not mention the subject again, I'm sorry but I feel compelled to. You recently said that the character in question has yet to be introduced. From this clue I take it that this character is still in your imagination and does not appear in the works of another author. By the way, I've read both C. S. Forrester and G.MacDonald Fraser's complete works looking for a clue. So your readers are trying to guess the name of someone who is still inside your head? A worthless rogue on the edges of society; someone who would fraternise with a cat lane whore; possibly a pirate or smuggler; not a historical character, and the irony? Could Richard Sharpe and harry Flashman possibly have the same grandfather?

Andrew Mathison

I wish you would write a book about the Hugin and Hengist and Horsa who sailed to Thanet at the request of King Vortigen of Kent who married Hengist's daughter . Lot of history in Kent. I enjoy all your books and can't wait until the next.

Larry G Wright

Mr Cornwell may I first state how much I enjoy your books, I love history and I am always impressed by your details, just read The Fort, fantastic book I love how you create the detail of people's personalities.My actual question is this, in 1995 I volunteered as a TA soldier to serve in Bosnia, I was a Royal Military Police man, and was mostly stationed in Vitez.At the end of my tour around June we came to split in Croatia to be sent home and stayed there a few days in one of the run down large hotels. Where one morning I rushed passed a civilian sitting at a table where he had a folder with Sharpe's Rifles on, later I couldn't find him. Were any of the Sharpe's novels ever filmed in Yugoslavia or considered? Sorry I waffled but I have always wondered.

Patrick Yates