Your Questions

I am an ex KRRC/RGJ man of 24 years and was wondering if Sharpe was Kings Royal Rifle Corps/60th Rifles or Rifle Brigade/95th Foot. The 6oth was formed in America as you probably know, of British woodsmen. I ask as in the TV series, he wears differing dress? S W Rose

Dear Mr Cornwell, As I'm sure you hear quite often, I love your books! I'm really looking forward to the next Uhtred book this year, and can't wait for another Sharpe, whenever that might be... I was wondering about the 'bonus content' I've been seeing in your books recently - what did 'The Fort' come with? I heard it was some sort of guide to your novels. And will 'Death of Kings' come with any extras at a particular retailer? Sorry for the somewhat nerdy questions, but I'm a bit of a completist! I hope this finds you well (and working hard on another Sharpe!) Andrew

Good Afternoon, i have recently read 'True Soldier Gentlemen' by Adrian Goldsworthy about the 106th Foot in Portugal at the beginning of the Peninsular War. Have you read it? If so, what do you think of it? If not, do you plan to read it, and the rest of the impending series? A final request, please write some more Sharpe books soon.

Peter Green

Dear Mr. Cornwell. When that long awaited time comes to write another Sharpe adventure can I suggest that it is based around the action at Albuera. This involved the Worcester's who were also at Rolica and Talavera where they captured two French standards ( to Sharpe's one) but because the French had unscrewed the Eagles from the top of the standards means that it does not count. I think we deserve some redress in this matter as Wellington himself said "I wish very much that some measures could be adopted to get some recruits for the 29th. It is the best Regiment in the army." Wellington's Regiments by Ian Fletcher.

On a totally different level, was it easier to write about Sharpe, as history dictated that Wellington would eventually win compared with writing Starbuck when history dictates that Lee will eventually loose. Love your books. Never stop writing them. Mike Walker. Worcester. UK.

Dear Mr Cornwell, I was wondering how long it takes you to come up with a plot and how many drafts you write before you arrive with the final book. Kind regards Tom Conlon

Hi Mr. Cornwell You have thoughts about a continuation for Azincourt? I almost can describe a scene for the history. rs True admirer, greetings from Brazil; Eurico.

Do you still own that beautiful Cornish crabber? If so do you do any cruising? thanks Pete , Scituate harbor

Dear Most Excellent Sir, Just a fan and lover of riddles here, I'm afraid... I think you started yourself a bit of a headache with the mysterious (and doubtless not terribly significant to you or your storytelling) personage of Sharpe's father, and I apologize for adding to it, but I was just wondering if Daniel Hagman might not be the gentleman in question? He might be old enough, and as a commoner, soldier, and former poacher, who survives your series until Waterloo, would qualify within some over-rarified atmospheres as a-happily-"worthless rogue". Further, his name contains the letters N.A.G., another word for a horse, as well as the additional letters M.E., which not only fits, but seems likely only to grow more apt. The remaining letters spell out a name. Perhaps it is that the original inquirer happened to be one Hilda. Perhaps not. I really need no confirmation, denial, or any answer--right or wrong (as I grow older, I find mysteries often possess more value and delight than truths--facts are of perhaps a different color, but yours is a work of fine historical fiction.). I only wanted to share this rather pleasant opinion with it's originator, in part due to your estimable character Daniel reminding me in various ways of my own beloved father (whom I'm fortunate enough to not only know fairly well, but to be quite close to). Apologies again for selfishly taking up any of your time, wonderful sir, and many delighted thanks for your very excellent works!

Jonathan

In Excalibur, you write that Mithras´mum was a virgin ; shepherds and wisemen came to see her newborn, and Mithras went on to be a healer and teacher. That he had 12 disciples ... and rose again ... a long time before Christians nailed their God to a tree. I like the sound of all this ..P406 .. Can you reference it ?

Davy Mitchell

Mr. Cornwell, I am a descendant of Dennis Cornhill/Cornwell who was born ca1650-1657. He lived in Westmoreland/Stafford Co. VA in the late 1600's and married Ann Dunkin/Duncan daughter of Peter Duncan. Family researchers here have not been able to identify further ancestry for Dennis. There is some indication that his father may have been a Gershon Cromwell, who immigrated to America in Virginia. Since you are a Cornwell descendant and are noted for your historical research, might you have any information or clues concerning our Dennis Cornwell? Another name of record is: John Innis Cornhill, whom we believe to be the same person. Thank you for any assistance and I look forward to reading your books!

Ann Mitchell