Your Questions

Hello Mr Cornwell, here I am again, as promised: Sharpe's father. Take you out and me in and a horse appears in this happy person: Again the happy person might be Jack. If a Cob appears and we take CO (Cornwell) out and put Y (you) back the name is Jack Yob. Hanging in there you see. Regards, Constance.

Dear Mr. Cornwell, As a writer you have the prerogative to change your ideas, look at the possibilities if Gen Baird was really Sharpe's father! He lived up till 1829.The girl in Cat Lane could have left clues you know. Don't get me wrong I don't presume to tell you what to write in your books. I already told you I'm slightly addicted to Sharpe's adventures!

Constance

Hi Bernard, I am currently reading your latest novel, "The Fort". On page 122 (UK edition) the following sentence reads "....'that Sir Walter Rayleigh played bowls as the Armada approached.'....." Is this a mistake on the character's part mistaking Sir Walter Rayleigh for Sir Francis Drake or an inadvertent slip? I only ask as it just "leapt out" at me immediately as I was reading the passage. I am, once again, enthralled by your literary skill in depicting historical events so vividly in this latest story. Keep up the briliant work!! Yours sincerely, Andrew

Your Sharpe novels state that British officers wore a sash. Was there a badge or other device that indicated the officer's rank? Paul Varbedian

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I'm an avid reader of your books, from Brazil. I have a few questions I would like to ask you: (i) when you wrote "Gallows Thief" , did you originally think about Sharpe?

(ii) is Sharpe the official green jacket that saved Sandman, Dragon French in the Pyrenees? (iii) was Richard Sharpe inspired by the character "John Blackthorne", written by James Clavel (Shogun)? (iv) who would you say is "the best" Sharpe, Sandman or Derfel? My favorite is definitely Sharpe! Thank You for your time. Best regards, Carter Batista

I read most of your books and enjoyed them all. Have you ever considered writing a book about the Arnold Expedition, but from the British perspective? Native Americans? I read and enjoyed Robert Reynolds series of Arundel, and he covers a lot of information too. But I have never seen a British perspective. If I am wrong, please correct me.

How about a story regarding William Fredrickson, from the Sharpe Series, fighting in the US during the War of 1812? Or anything from the war of 1812? Maybe from Castine again?

Thanks, Scott Boyington

Dear Bernard, I'm a latecomer to your books but have just finished the fifth book of the Saxon series and am looking forward to number 6! Do you have any control over what is available on ebook? I'd really like to read the Arthur series, too, but it doesn't seem to be available anywhere... Helen

Bernard, Love your books, love your writing style and am really looking forward to the next Uhtred outing. Or Sharpe. In fact I always enjoy October when your books come out! Noting the cricketing background of Rider Sandman and the odd comment in your books, will you be looking forward to England (hopefully) retaining the Ashes Down Under this winter? >From a man with cricket and history in his blood, Jeremy

Bernard I have thoroughly enjoyed all your books apart from the Starbuck Chronicles which i could not get into. I also grew up in Essex in Hadleigh .I still go most weekends to visit my ageing Father. Is the devil's stone still in Saint Peters churchyard. If so where about? I walked around the graveyard last week and could not see it. I look forward to your next Saxon novel. Best Regards Ian Burden

Hi Mr Cornwell I would just like to ask if it is likely that films will ever be made of the Arthur books. I await news. Thankyou Zoe