Your Questions

Sir; I just finished reading "Azincourt". I liked the way you make it feel that I am the one holding the bow and the shooting the arrow part was just so breath taking. Its like a sniper rifle in the old age. So sir I have a bit of a request to ask from you since you are the best historical fiction writer out there... Can you please write about "Richard the lionheart", about the third crusade. I want to know how it feels like to witness the dreadful massacre at Acre, to be in the battle of arsuf, and to be with Richard the lionheart when he led only about 50 men at the battle of jaffa. hoping for your reply, Carlo

Dear Bernard, First I would like to say how much I love your work (especially the Saxon tales). When you write a book do you already have the entire plot in mind or do you just start with a few ideas and go with them? Regards, David

Sorry, but I am not a reader of fiction although I know lots who enjoy your books. I prefer fact and so I watched your series 'Sharpe's War' and thought it absolutely brilliant - just hit the right note in presentation and between statistics and tactics; totally engaging. Please can you tell me if it is available on dvd or blu ray, I have looked but can find nothing. Regards, Andy Frow

Dear Bernard,I have enjoyed the Sharpe books and the films.do you intend to write any more Sharpe adventures?Trevor

I'm sure you are sick of this but don't you think its time to write another Starbuck story-you have been saying maybe for years and years-can't you send ole Sharpie on an extended vacation and bring Nate back-go on-please-lol. Tim Wilson

Dear Mr Cornwell I have just read all 4 of the Starbuck Chronicles. But I am left dangling in air as to what happens to Nate in the end. Will he find true love or perish in battle. Is it your intention to write a final book or a further series? I hope so. Peter Crewe

I wanted to thank you for the Saxon series, the last book of which I'm reading right now. It's actually the first time my dad (who is 84) has recommended a book series to me so it's been a real pleasure to be able to chat with him about the plotlines! I live about 6 miles from where the Staffordshire Hoard was dug up last year. Just wondered if you'd taken an interest in all that gold armour decoration buried on a hill a few yards North of Watling Street! All the best Andy

I'm 18 and I'm a great fan of the Sharpe books I think they are brilliant I've read the first 6 books all at least three times in a month. how ever when I continued with the books I looked at the list in the front cover of Sharpe's eagle to find the order to read them in and it had put Sharpe's eagle before havoc.I have no problem with reading havoc after eagle I just found it incredibly confusing after reading eagle to find that it was after havoc thank you for reading this. James Deman

Hey! Just a couple of daft questions not related to each other: In Sharpe's Fortress, Sharpe blows the brains out of a certain officer. (hint begins with a T). He hands the pistol to him so he'd blow his own brains out, the officer however points the gun at Sharpe only to find its wasn't charged properly. My question is, if the officer tried to blow his own brains out would Sharpe of let him off? Or would he of killed him anyway?

Second, in Uhtred's time did they speak english as we speak today or a totally different language?

Richard Hatton

Hello Bernard I have just finished The Burning Land; this may sound odd but I actually purchased it in hardback on it's release date - I have been working up to reading it on the basis that the longer I leave it the more I will enjoy it. Such delicious anticipation. And it did not disappoint. Wonderfully graphic, well researched and so very readable. I'll take a drive to Benfleet and poke around, the channel between Canvey and Benfleet won't have changed too much. Are you aware of any archaeological investigations in this area? How long until the next one when, I suspect, Arthur finally pops his clogs and Uhtred goes north to reclaim his birthright? With deepest thanks and appreciation John

Good Afternoon Mr Cornwell, I have just finished your latest book 'The Fort' which I very much enjoyed, especially given my interest in the American revolution. My eyes nearly popped out when i read one of your Highland Redcoat characters was Sergeant Logie. I would be very grateful if you could let me know if there really was a Logie at the battle of Penobscot or if it was made up. Many thanks, Logie Cassells, Chester, Nova Scotia