Your Questions

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Happy New Year to you and your family , just two points. 1. Struggling with the Fort, not to your usual high standards or I dont appreciate the time period. 2. Can't wait for the next saxon story, is there any thought on filming this series as the technology is there to make these truly epic? All the very best and hope to see Sharpe marching again or maybe a book about Marlbrough??

David Leach

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No film plans for the Saxon stories. There will be more Sharpe. Marlbrough? Not in the foreseeable future . . . but never say never!


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This seems like a really odd question, I look after General Wolfe's home, have read all of your historical books and have always wondered why you have never written anything on the Seven Years War? Just visiting the website to see if you have any more adventures for Uhtred planned and thought I would ask the Wolfe question whilst here. Thanks John

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Yes, I'm very tempted by Wolfe ('I wish he'd bit my other generals', as George III said when he was told Wolfe was mad)


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love your work very much looking forward to the next Saxon story. have you ever thought about a Viking Saxon computer game based on your characters from the series? I think it would sell like hotcakes and get a new generation of fans bringing some history to youngsters who would never think of picking up a book. best regards Erle

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Thanks! I think it's been mentioned, but seems nothing's come of it.


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Dear Bernard, Whilst eagerly awaiting Uhtred's return [? from annual holiday entitlement?], I was thrilled to read `Redcoat'. Your acutely accurate description of the brutal British Army regimen towards the poor who made up the vast bulk of the ranks of British Soldiers [and sailors - I'm from Liverpool] who created an empire for the rich to enjoy can have no detractors or critics. In `Redcoat', Sam escapes his brutal Army bondage with his American love Caroline. 1778 /79 The war for freedom rages on. Surely Sam and Caroline have many further adventures Bernard ? It can't end there surely ? Please reassure. Kind Regards. Paul.

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Sorry - I don't have plans for a sequel to Redcoat, but I am glad to know you enjoyed the book!


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Hi Bernard, will you ever write a book about the legendary knight Sir Henry 'Hotspur' Percy ? Keep up the excellent novels !

Ben Anderson

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Well I've never thought of that, so probably not? But never say never!


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I'd just like to say that i think your Sharpe books are fantastic. have been thinking for a while about who Sharpe's father could be, and I think it's Luke Gardiner, 1st Viscount Mountjoy. David Geraghty

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Sorry, no!


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Hi Mr., my name is Eduardo and I live in Brazil... I was happy to read some of his books by indication of my friend Alex and I can to say what I liked very much. I have in my house some of his books, but now I don't have much time for dedicate for read, because my job use all my time. All my free time I use to read about my work, I work with computers for you understand me. I decided to write to you, because I read the wikipédia website on a manuscript is in england with approximately 3800 lines about ancient warrior called BEOWULF. I could see this movie and I like very much... so, I thought if you do not like to write about this manuscript.. for me it would be amazing. I know this ancient warrior have a movie.. but I believe that with your credits, your search and your capacity for write histories beyond history, this will bring me back to reading... I wait that you read this mail.. and maybe meet that request. Your fan, Eduardo Leite

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The original manuscript is really the best! I'm not sure I'd want to improve on it, but thank you for asking (if you'd like to read a modern version there's a wonderful translation by Seamus Heaney).


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I am an avid reader of the Saxon tales. I am awaiting eagerly for you to announce the release date for the next novel. Please let me know how many Sharpe novels I must read before the next adventures of Uhtred! Thank you and warm wishes.

Mo

Hello! I want to thank you for your wonderful Saxon Stories. I just ordered the last one...do you know when the next will be out? I'm afraid I'm going to go through the shakes once I'm done and have to wait! Your storytelling is gorgeous and stunning. You've made me gasp, laugh aloud, and wipe a tear. Uhtred of Bebbanburg is outrageous and fantastic and yet so utterly real. And thank you for making him an old man narrating the stories -- I'm constantly reassuring myself that he makes it through each battle...somehow! Sincerely, Stephannie

Mr. Cornwell, your books are fabulous. My absolute favorite are The Saxon Series. I am so anxious for the next book and am wondering how I can know when to expect it. I love your work and your humor keeps me laughing. Thank you for the wonderful entertainment!

Morgan Farar

i would like to say that i love the Arthur books and the Saxon stories I'm just wondering when the next Saxon book is going to come out

Matt Oldham

when will the 6th book in the Saxon stories be released? I've been looking for months but cant find it anywhere. thanks

Mark

Hi, I'm a very frequent reader and must say i love your all of your books and can't wait for the next book of any series. That is why I'm posting this form. I love the Saxon series and am wondering if you could tell me if there's going to be another book after the burning land. If so when? Thanks for all your amazing work so far.

Fraser Hutchison

Hi I'm 19 and really love your Arthur/Saxon series, just wondering if you plan to finish Uhtred's story any time soon? is it in the works? id hate for you to leave it half finished :(. please reassure me your going to write more! I've read the series 3-4 times all ready! James

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I am working on the next book of the Saxon stories now; if all goes well we hope to see it published in Autumn.


Q

Mr. Cornwell, would the Fort Stanwix in the Mohawk Valley in central New York of the same Revolutionary War time period as Fort George be of similar construction?

John Ayres

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Sorry, I'm not familiar with the fort, but I'm certain you can Google the answer!


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Dear Mr. Cornwell, I have become an avid fan of your books after reading the series on King Arthur. I just started The Fort and I am curious whether you are familiar with Ben Ames Williams' novel Come Spring which takes place at the same time in our history and the same general area. It recounts the settling of Sterlingtown the current town of Union, ME. General Wadsworth and his capture by the British is mentioned as well as the involvement of some of the principals of the novel in the fight on the side of the rebels. My maternal grandmothers family is from this area of Maine. Jeff Lyons Kansas City, MO

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I confess I'm not familiar with the book, but I'll get a copy and remedy that . . . thank you!