Your Questions

Greetings, I'm currently 'listening' to 'Stonehenge' and was curious upon what you base the cultural aspects of the narrative ? happy holiday of your choice! all the best, mn

Hello, Mr Cornwell, I'm from Glasgow and I'm using my wife's e-mail address to contact you right now. I've admired and been fascinated by your books for many years, particularly the Sharpe Series, the Starbuck Chronicles and Azincourt. One thing puzzles me though, why the screenplay of Sharpe's Mission wasn't converted into a book, just like Sharpe's Battle. The story could be expanded from the TV film and potentially become one of Sharpe's most epic adventures. Please consider bringing this to fruition and making a 55 year old very happy. Thank you kindly.

Alan Reid

Hello Bernard. My names Kyle Hazelden, I'm 19 and first fell in love with your work when I watched Sharpe and with that fell in love with that part of history all together. I have 2 questions regarding two books, Redcoat and Sharpe. Firstly on Redcoat, Sam Gilpin (Can't remember if it's two L's or not) he decided to choose love and save Caroline and turn from the Redcoats. When he said he would fight for his home which was now with his Caroline. Did this mean that he in fact joined the "Rebel" army? Also would it be a story you would like to expand on?

Secondly with Sharpe. Of course we know that due to Sean being older now, that the Africa setting was set after Waterloo. Was it hard to see that happen? Of course you can never stop time and age, but I suppose it was nice to see Sharpe again and "tweak" a few things. Especially seeing the Sharpe/Harper reunion. But my question is when writing the books, was it hard sometimes to leave a character of to kill of a character? Especially Teresa, Perkins, Daniel Hagman and Harris? Also the strong friendship between William Frederickson breaking towards the end of the series. How hard was it to do these? Of course you became as attached to the characters as we did and at the time did you know you would do this and what affect it would have? Or was it the odd moment where you thought "What if?" and ended up liking it? Thank you for taking time to listen and would love to see your reply. Regards Kyle Hazelden from the (Not so) Mighty British Empire :)

Hi Bernard i was searching through your FAQ's for Robin hood. Basically, you said your interested i writing about him but don't know if you will etc. but i wonder if you maybe have already? Just finished Reading Harlequin (GREAT)and was wondering if Thomas of Hookton could turn out to be Robin? i know I'm clutching at straws but just of the Top of my head he was an archer, English, From hookton (hook/Hood) friend Will Skeat/Scarlett. Father/Friar Hobe/Tuck not to mention the other bunch of Cut throats he runs with! i kinda got the same idea with Azincourt but Nicholas Hook/Hood would be far to old! Worth a try eh? love the work! cheers

Franny

Hello again, Mr Cornwell. You may recall that I emailed you some weeks ago after I read The Winter King. I said that I would be getting Enemy of God next, which I have just this minute finished reading. Well! Lovely read. As with all of the Sharpes series and the Saxon stories, I was RIGHT THERE. I could all but smell the wet straw, hot sweaty horses, blood and unwashed bodies of the soldiers, could see the peasants in their ratty clothing ransacking the bodies on the battlefield, can hear the crashing of sword to shield and the cries of the injured and dying. Wow. I also picked up what may be a small error...if I may explain. Chapter 2 in The Dark Road starts with Derfel trimming the pig-bone that he snapped to stop Lancelot marrying Ceinwyn to fit into Hywelbane's hilt. He and Issa carve the hilt,glue the bones in place and binds the hilt. That is on page 56. On page 58, Derfel narrates that: "And so I slept alone that night, but in the morning, after we had shared a scanty breakfast with our spearmen and servants, and before I put the bone scraps into Hywelbane's hilt, Ceinwyn walked with me up Cwm Isaf's stream." The paragraph continues for another line. If he has already glued them in place, how can he then put them in? I don't think the times match. Am I missing something? I go to get Excalibur tomorrow!! And I do so love the way that you write. I hope to hear from you soon. An avid/fanatical reader/fan, Andrew.

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