Your Questions

Dear Mr Cornwell, Most of your "heroes" are reasonably stand-up, noble, honourable people despite killing and in some instances murdering (often with a good reason) Have you ever thought about writing a story about a much darker anti-hero? For example I thought that a book or series based on a young Hakeswill's bullying and terrifying rise through the army culminating in his recruitment of a young Sharpe? As Hakeswill is a character you often regret killing off would this be a way of writing about a character we all love (at least love to hate!) Please don't think I am trying to tell you what to write in any way shape or form as I am a huge fan of your work and I look forward to the next Uhtred adventure! Kind regards Tom Haslett

I have a quick (but kind of embarrassing) question about Richard Sharpe. Has his STI status ever been discussed? Because I find it hard to believe that, with his sexual history, he has never picked up "the pox" or something. Although some people are just really, really lucky. Do we know if he is "sound?"

Renee Reger-Kelsey

Hello Mr Cornwell, I was reading about King Alfred's remains, and that of his family, quite sad. I was wondering what you will do with Uhtred's bones once he shuffles off this mortal coil? Regards , Nicholas.

Mr. Cornwell, It's a pleasure writing you! I love your work and I'm amazed you've published so much! Thank you!! My question: Is there another Saxon story in the works? I'd love to find out if Uhtred's going to finally capture his home castle and kick out his uncle? Any hope of one last book that sums up Uhtred's life... I think he's my favorite character out of the Sharpe, Starbuck & Saxon Stories! Just wondering! Thank you so much again! Scott

Hello Mr. Cornwell. I am an avid reader of all of your books and series. Currently, my favorite genre of books is historical fiction and your books fit the bill perfectly. I just finished The Burning Land from the Saxon Stories. I didn't know until last week that it actually existed, and was very excited to find it. That being said, if it's not too bothersome, could you give me a ball-park guess of when the next book will appear from the series? I really want to finish Uhtred's story. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Kristen Macintosh

I finished the Fort and was wondering when your next book might be out?

Daniel Malloy

hi Bernard, I'm a huge admirer of all your work and have read all but your Sharpe series. My favourite of all your writing are the saxon stories, and find Uhtred's story fascinating! I am currently reading sword song, and will shortly have completed reading the series for the 7th time. I was wondering if you could tell me whether you are thinking of furthering the series at all? As i would love to read of Uhtreds battle to regain Bebbanburg. Thanks Gary Branch

I am dieing to see the rest of the Saxon Stories. I am a huge fan of your work and love the way you tell the tale of Uhtred, the Danes, and good ole Alfred. When can I expect to see the rest of these books? Also I buy the audio books for my Ipod and your best reader was Jamie Glover. The last books reader spoke to fast and tried way to hard. It kinda ruined it but the tale was so intense that it held my interest. Keep up the good work.

CJ Colom

I greatly enjoy your books but in particular the saxon stories. I have read all of them to date and all of the Richard Sharpe series which I enjoyed. When are you putting out another saxon story? Keep those books coming!

Louie Halfacre

Hi. I absolutely can't stop reading about Uhtred! In fact, my husband got me started on them because he and his family are huge "vikings" people. They even went as far as to make my husband as a young boy go to the statue of Lief Ericson and pledge an oath! Ha! Funny. Anyway, I was bummed to find out that this isn't the last book. Do you suspect that there will be an ending for poor Uhtred? Will he get his Babbenburg back in this next tale?

Ashley

Hello Bernard, I really love your books and th way you tell the stories. Epecially the Saxon Stories are my favorites. Therefore I'm really looking forward for the next stoy I miss so hard. Can you please give me an hint when the next saxon story can be expected? Thanks for your feedback. Greetings from Germany, Thomas

Dear Mr Cornwell, My husband has been reading your saxon stories, he absolutely loves them, but he is desperate to know are you planning on writing any more books in the series? He wonders if Uthred indeed makes it back to Bebbanburg castle? or if he is waylaid somewhere else or does he meet his friends and foes in the afterlife? Please could you advise if you are planning any more and when we can expect them to be released, Yours sincerely Tina Dallaston

I picked up the 1st book in the saxon series, when someone left it, in the hotel whilst on holiday in October and have just finished no5. All i can say is that they are brilliant and I can't wait for the next one. Looking at some of the answers you have given, am I right in thinking that regarding Sharpe, there is more to come. Keep up the fantastic writing

Jo Mallon

Hi Bernard, I have earlier read some of the Sharpe stories, but recently decided to re-read them all in chronological order. I am halfway through Rifles which includes detailed references to Tiger (Tippoo), Triumph & Fortress. What's "odd" about that?? Well those 3 books appear to have been written 9 or 10 years AFTER Rifles!! Now that's what I call PLANNING!! From one ex-"Peculiar" to another, Well Done!! Could you suggest 7 numbers for next years Lotto? regards Ken from Leigh-on-Sea

Hello Mr Cornwell. My name is Jorge Irwin and this is the second time I've posted on your comments board. I only do things like this when I feel compelled to and its not very often. I wanted to tell you what a pleasure it has been reading the warlord trilogy for the second time. Those books are so detailed that reading them the second time was actually more interesting than the first. There's so much id like to ask you about your seemingly vast knowledge of dark age britain but alas text conversation is tedious. One question I will ask is about your character Sagramor who was one of Arthur's warlords. Was he based at all on an actual historical character? In many versions of robin hood, robin of locksley is accompanied by a moorish warrior who he met on campaign in the holy land. But is there anything to suggest the romans brought black skinned mercenaries to britain? For obvious reasons it seems such a man no matter how heroic would have trouble assimilating. Tell me your thoughts on this if you wouldn't mind. Thanks and by the way when will we next hear from Uhtred?

Jorge Irwin

Back in 1993, prior to going on a family trip to Gettysburg, I saw a book titled Rebel and after some time picked it up. Little did I know then that I had just picked up the first book by the man who would become my favorite author. Thank you. My question and another part of the story is, while at Gettysburg I bought the first book by Shelby Foote in his Civil War Narrative, I finally decided after 18 years to dedicate myself to reading it,It was hard to get into no Nate Starbuck, I am currently on the second novel now, I couldn't help while reading it to put Nate Starbuck in the stories involving the eastern theater. I also picked up on things that were in your book as well. I have read that you have read the narratives and was wondering if they helped influence you in your writing of the Starbuck Chronicles? I know you are very busy with your writing and that you have many stories to tell but as a fan could you please fit just 1 Starbuck story into your writing?

Don Slayton

Hello Mr CORNWELL. I'm French, I love your saxon stories, and I just wanted to know when the French translation of "The Burning Land" will be available? Kind regard, Liard

Hello Id' like to know, when we will have the cnahce to read the last new books "Burning Land" and the Fort in a french translation ? I take a look in Michel Lafon publishing house, but they don"t announce anything about your two news books.

Valeix

Hello Bernard, I am a 17 year old student currently reading through my second set of books written by you(The grail quest) I finished the saxon stories and was wondering will there possibly be a film about Uhtred? I would really love to see something like that a film. Please come to Eastleigh waterstones one day I would really enjoy seeing you and getting your autograph Your sincerely Jordon Pope