Your Questions

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You have often mentioned that the telephone listings provide you with many character names when you write. I was wondering whether the name Rider Sandman was just such an example or whether you chose the name specifically? ie: Berrigan and Sandman Cigars? (Which may or may not exist.) Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Paul Higgins

Submitted January 21, 2011

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I honestly don't remember - and probably not - it's usually only very minor characters who get filleted from the directory!

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I really appreciate your work mr.cornwell. I saw movies of Sharpe based on your Sharpe books on history channel in India in Hindi languag, but I can't find DVDs of that. Could you have any idea?

Ketan

Submitted January 21, 2011

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I am not aware of DVDs of the Sharpe films available in Hindi language, but maybe they are? You might try contacting the film makers directly at http://www.sharpefilm.com/.

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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

Submitted January 18, 2011

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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.

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Are you familiar at all with the novels and non-fiction books about the British Army by Allan Mallinson? I have found them most informative and entertaining.

Bill Brockman

Submitted January 17, 2011

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Yes, I have read some of Mallinson's work (I think Hervery is terrific!).

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Dear Bernard Cornwell I am girl and 18 years old. I am nearly finished with God's enemy, and then i started wondering if the circle of stones, where Merlin gave Arthur his sword, is the Stonehenge? in the past people were very superstitious, they could easily believe that the Stonehenge was made by Gods. I just want to know if my theory is right or wrong P.S. love the stories about the real Arthur

Sarah

Submitted January 17, 2011

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I wrote the book so long ago that I don't remember! But I'm sure it was Stonehenge . . . it was a ruin by the time of Arthur and I'm sure it puzzled people, some thought it was a remnant of the gods while others, principally the church, believed it was the devil's work. But yes, you're right!

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Hello Mr Cornwell, Will the Arthur books ever be made into films? Perhaps with Ridley Scott as Director - what a series of films that would be.

Jon Mullins

Submitted January 17, 2011

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I suspect not....

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Dear Mr. Cornwell, I became aware of the Sharpe series in June of 2010. I own all of the DVD's now and have watched the entire series at least a dozen times through. I started purchasing the books as I can find them in used bookstores (I'm on SSD) and find I really enjoy anything you write. Sharpe is my favorite though, I would really like to know what happened to Jane and her baby after Waterloo? Thank you so much for sharing your genius with the rest of us. Mary B.

Submitted January 17, 2011

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I suspect she was shunned by respectable society; on the whole I think her subsequent life was miserable, poor thing.

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Hi! I´ve never written to you before (or any other author). I really enjoy your work, especially Sharpe, Uhtred and Artur. I´ve been thinking of the riddle you gave us. Even tough I´m more curious about Sharpe´s descendants, than his parentage, the riddle intrigues me. "Has Sharpe's father appeared in one of my books? No. Clue? Take you out, put me in and a horse appears in this happy person! (eight letters)" Mount=horse, Joy=happy. Mountjoy. There is a historic soldier called, Luke Gardiner, 1st Viscount Mountjoy PC (Ire) (7 February 1745 5 June 1798), (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Gardiner,_1st_Viscount_Mountjoy), that fits the time frame. Could he be Sharpe´s father? However, the title Mountjoy derives from the Carolingian battle cry Montjoie, which the french subsequently used. Could Sharpe´s father be french? Am I on the right track? Regards Tobias, Stockholm.

Submitted January 17, 2011

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Very ingenious!

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Hi Bernard Many thanks for all the wonderful reading and the hours of pleasure that your books have given to me cant wait for Lord Uhtred's new adventure and please can you tell me if it will be available on Kindle? Regards Beryl

Submitted January 17, 2011

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I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be on Kindle!

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What is the name of the brave group of men who were the first to enter (or attempt to enter) the breach in a fortress wall? (Your answer will resolve a wager, which I'm willing to share!) :-)

Larry Grainger

Submitted January 17, 2011

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The Forlorn Hope