Your Questions

hi Mr. Cornwell I am a young American student and I really enjoy your books. I have read a lot of your work including "the Saxon Stories" "the Grail Quest" and "Agincourt". I am currently in middle of "the warlord Chronicles" and I'm soon going to start the Sharpe series. First, although I am sure you hear this a lot, I wanted to compliment you. You're a great writer and I have yet to find someone who can rival your writing in your genre. I am writing to you because your website does not contain any information pertaining to any further Saxon novels. These novels happen to be my favorite. Although I am one reader in millions and you are a a international bestseller I thought that you might read this, so I am taking the chance of a few minutes of my time. Please post further information on your website regarding this. I promise myself though, not to start an unfinished series of yours again. The waiting is almost painful. :) If you do ever get this and you're taking your time to read this, then I just want to say again -as tired you are of hearing this- that you are a great writer and I can't wait for the rest of your planned works. Thanks for your time Ari Vogel New York USA

when can I read the next thing about Uhtred and his adventures?

Anne Rich

When will Uhtred get Bebbanburg back? I've loved that series of books!
Amy

I've just finished THE BURNING LAND and I am breathless. Please tell me that you are working on another, I haven't enjoyed a story this much since THE HERETIC. Bless you and your fine work.
Jack Foley

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I now have read you Saxon Stories in less than a month.I enjoyed the novels very much. Now I would like to know if you will "finish" the story about Uhtred? I do like open ends but in this case I really like to get to know the rest of Uhtred's life. As well as the rest of the characters. It would be a bummer if you have no plans of continue the saxon stories. By the way. I am German and your books are quiet popular in Germany. At least among readers with a sense of good taste. Thank you and regards SD

Dear Mr. Cornwell: Hurray for you! (Maggie speaking:) I never thought I would read a full book again (I'm a fan(atic) of the poetry of WH Auden), and since working full-time for years, I'd thought I was done with fullbook reading forever. Then I happened upon one of the Saxon tales, not the first, by the way, and I was hooked. HOW DO YOU DO IT? You manage to weave the plot so thoroughly that I can't lose it and it can't lose me and I am thoroughly indebted to you. SO IS RICKY. We both are indebted to you. When will Utred get home, we wonder? When is the next book in the Saxon tales coming out? Rick and Maggie Hurll

Just finished Agincourt. It is a terrific story, and the book was very hard to put down until done. I felt that I was there, with Nicholas Hook, when Henry gave his speech before the battle. In fact I have to admit that I quite moved by the speech. So here is my question: Was that speech literary license on your part, to resemble Shakespeare's version, or did some of the people on the scene actually report that Henry gave a speech saying that he and his soldiers were brothers? I am now immersed in Stonehenge. Best Regards, John Sherman

Dear Bernard, To begin I would like to thank you for your wonderful books, myself and my family own the entirety of the grail quest, Saxon and (almost) Sharpe series and you have given each of us countless hours of pleasure. However, I cheekily wish to ask you a favour. In the Saxon series you seem to have a great understanding of the Norse religion. I was wondering whether you could recommend a source for further information on it, reading your books has inspired me to take a more pro-active interest in discovering knowledge about it. Many thanks for your writings and any help you could offer. Dan

Mr. Cornwell, A personal question...do you ever have a period of time, say 24 hours, that have nothing whatsoever to do with your profession? I am curious about that because I can imagine that even as you are relaxing at home in a chair and looking at the ocean your mind is occupied with some story or research or speech etc. However you manage it, DON'T STOP. It works very well! Thank you, Karen

Hi Mr. Cornwell. I am currently in the middle of The Burning Land, which I love, just like all your other fans. In considering the near-impregnability of Bebbanburg, I was wondering, do YOU have an idea of how Uhtred will capture it? You don't have to spill the beans, of course, but I have to wonder if you have thought up a secret strategy that you are currently keeping under your hat, or if you still don't know how he'll pull it off. Hopefully, it will be something more exciting than simply starving the place out. Alan Kempner

Sorry to bother you, I'm a big fan of your Grail Quest series. At this point I haven't actually read any of your other books, though I intended to buy Azincourt, or Agincourt, whichever you prefer. The reason I'm trying to contact you is actually because of Azincourt. I'm writing a research paper on that battle for a french class and I'm wondering what sources you would recommend. I don't know if you speak French, but I'd be particularly interested in finding excellent French accounts of the battle in their native tongue. Although that is a slight personal preference, tis also because it's a french class and, as one would expect, the professor would rather see french sources, though I'd still completely love any particularly good English ones. If you don't find it necessary or useful to contact me back, I completely understand. -Tyler

I have read all your books bar three of the thrillers which I am tracking down. I am amazed at the consistent quality which is so lacking in other authors who are often so it and miss. Keep up the good work and I am looking forward to "The Fort". Do you ever visit Ireland on your book tours?
Keith Martin

Dear Mr Cornwell. I want to thank you so much for all the pleasure your Sharpe book have given me. I have the whole set and read them several times and will do so again. I would love to know when you plan to or if you plan to write anymore as I can't wait to read them. Please make it soon. Form one of your ardent fans. Lynne

I am reading your book Azincourt with great pleasure - particularly as I am a costumed volunteer man at arms at Bodiam Castle - 1385 onwards. I have also just finished Juliet BARKER's book The English Kingdom of France which follows the history of the 100 years war after Agincourt. Can we expect another series of Hook stories to parallel Sharpe?
Alan STAINSBY

Is there any chance that you would do a book about Harold Godwinson 1066 was such an important year in British history, with the intrigue and the three battles I would love too add a Bernard book of this part of English history to my collection please tell me there is a chance??

Mark Thistlethwaite