Your Questions

Hello, I really love your books. I am somewhat confused as I thought that back in july/august you had a book out titled 'captivate, kill or destroy'. Have I got this wrong? am I confusing you with another author. I cannot now seem to find this book on amazon. Thanking you in anticipation, yours Mel Ware

Dear Mr Cornwell Could please tell me if you have ever written a book called captive,kill or destroy or is it the same book as the fort. Thank you Regards, Denise

Bernard. I know that you always say the films are not your department/area of expertise/ thing and that you leave it to others etc etc. But just this once climb off the fence and tell us all who you think should play Sir John if/when Agincourt is adapted for the big or small screen.
Andy Houghton

Hi Bernard, I went to the 1066 english heritage day at Battle over the weekend, great day, glorious weather. Are you tempted to write about the battle, great intrigue in the run up to the battle and great opportunity to showcase the shield wall that features heavily?

Peter Murphy

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I have over the years have watched the Sharpe series on PBS and have just recently found a copy of the Harlequin and have found it fascinating! As a history teacher, I find each story rich in details, drawing the reader into the historical period. Besides those stories listed on your site have you considered doing other historical periods?

Also from the point of view of the soldier throughout time, do you see any major differences in what drives them to fight for a cause?

Rod Strayer

Mr Cornwell I have recently seen a documentary on the history channel. I only managed to see the last episode and I think the title was called 'Sharpe's War'. I have been trying to find a copy on dvd; would it be possible for you to let me know who produced it? Many thanks, Stephen Slade

Mr Cornwell A couple of days ago I finished "The Grail Quest". I really enjoyed it! Thanks for bringing this period of history alive. I'd heard about Agincourt but I'd never really appreciated what it might have meant to be an archer or why archers "beat" crossbows. Thanks again! It seems so sad that Britain ruled the battlefields numerous times: archers in the Middle Ages, infantry in Georgian/Victorian times, and the Navy. What happened? I happened to notice this article in Science Daily: "Yersinia Pestis Bacteria Confirmed as Cause of Middle Ages 'Black Death' Plague Epidemic" http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101008112420.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Latest+Science+News%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher. Just a curious coincidence that this article appeared only a couple of days after reading your books! Looking forward to the Arthur Books - next on my reading list. Regards Raj

Dear Mr. Cornwell - Like many others, I have admired your writing for a dozen years, and have read most of your books. I do have a specific question - throughout the Anglo-Saxon book series you use the term "shilling" in money - indeed use it regularly. Am I wrong that actually the shilling did not arise until hundreds of years later, in the middle ages? I would be interested in your view.

Secondly, while NOT giving you a plot idea - I am hoping at some point you might turn your attention to the La Plata Expedition of 1807. Fascinating material, several interesting accounts by anonymous officers - plus things going wrong for the likes of Home-Popham and Craufurd. In fact the Buenos Aires attack seems like a classic urban warfare disaster - it could have been Falluja in Iraq. I live near St. Andrews, New Brunswick (Canada) and so "The Fort" is of special interest, as so many arrived here from Castine to rebuild their lives in 1783. Having also sailed into Castine in a small gaff-rigged sloop, and explored the details of some of the families that came from there, I especially enjoy it. And the house we live in was built by an Isaac Cook - who had been a soldier earlier in the Rev. War under PELEG WADSWORTH in Bailey's 23rd Mass. Regiment at the defence of NY, White Plains, and attack on Trenton in 1776. Your book helps Peleg come to life. The soldier Isaac Cook is my wife's 3greats grandfather. I also have an ancestor that was in the 88th Regiment (Connaught Rangers) in the La Plata Expedition and Peninsular War, so must say how much I enjoyed your Sharpe novels through the years. All the best in the future - Tom Moffatt

I have happily read all your Sharps novels over the years and enjoyed the tv episodes,although they fail to match your level of authenticity. I have also read the first 2 Starbucks novels(the final 2 are on order). The Latest book I have read is Azincourt,witch I couldn't put down.I will now finish reading the starbuck chronicles before going onto the Anglo Saxon Chronicles,being a Celt I find ancient British history fascinating and look forward to reading all 5 books of the series. I have one question though,Is Nick Hook going to appear in any other stories,I know Agincourt was the last major action in the 100 years war and I do like your series. All the best your devoted Cornishman Lee

Dear Mr. Cornwell, seeing as though Leif Ericson Day was on Oct. 9, have you ever been tempted to write a novel of Leif Ericson's journey to Greenland and the discovery of North America? I finished The Warlord Chronicles and thought the ending was terrific! - Chris Moore

Dear Mr. Cornwell Please may I take the liberty of asking you a question - how do you come up with names for your story characters? I am writing an article on this subject and I will very much appreciate your views to quote. I'd love to know what sort of names do you tend to lean towards or away from and why. Are there any names that you avoid using? Many thanks for your time. Yours sincerely, DB