Your Questions

I think I have read every novel written about King Arthur and by far I liked your version the most. All my friends love it, I have read Warlord trilogy five times. Just finished Sword Song and cant wait till I get my hands on The Burning Land. Ok my question is will you set any of your future novels in the time period of the Crusades? Would really enjoyed your take on that.

P.S. I really think your version of the Arthur would be great for a movie if it follows the story in the novels, so I have to ask if it was up to you who would you cast in lead roles: Derfel, Merlin , Nimue , Arthur?
Aleksander

Dear Mr. Cornwell, Since a friend introduced me to The Grail Quest series back in 2004, I have been an avid reader of your work, finishing nearly all...but pacing myself out of fear that I'll have read everything you've written and wind up waiting impatiently for a new release! Your writing has introduced me to a love of history that I wish I had the same enthusiasm for back in school! Particularly English history. All of my friends think I'm quite the nerd when it comes to this stuff now, and I thank you. I know you've been asked "Why haven't your books been made into movies??" countless times in the past (and I've seen your answers about too many children dying in our novels HA!), but has anyone actually ever presented you with an adaptation in the past? Particularly for a novel like Stonehenge? Also, if anyone ever did create an adaptation...have you ever read any? Were any of them any good? I appreciate your time Mr. Cornwell! Sincerely, Matthew Maysonet

Hi Mr. Cornwell. Just finished The Bloody Ground and what a brilliant read it was! Like most people on here it left me wanting more Starbuck, but no doubt you're up to the eye balls in requests for him to return so i won't ask! But if you do get round to a fifth book can you do something with Belvedere Delaney, he's an utter s**t (for want of a better word) and Starbuck needs to deal with him! I noticed on here that you mentioned the fact that because you write historical fiction you don't read it that much so I'm intrigued to know what books you read. before i started The Bloody Ground i decided to branch out a bit and read "It", "The Shining" and "Tommy Knockers" by Stephen King and "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley. Have you ever read King or Huxley? and would you ever consider maybe a change of pace for a few books (not that there's anything wrong with what you write now, It's fantastic), maybe a futuristic Sci-fi or just normal Sci-fi or Horror? Anyway keep writing and keep well. Rob

I am attempting to acquire all of your books in hardcover form. However, I discovered that many of your past publications are selling for $200 or more a book. I do not suppose you have any plans to re-publish your entire works in a collector's addition? Sincerely, Victor Johnston

Dear Mr. Cornwell , I would like to ask a question that's off at a tangent if that's ok . When you write your books do you do so from a patriotic point of view or do you try to keep them neutral but slip into that zone ? If you were young enough and you were conscripted to fight for your country would you do so or would you remain neutral and be a conscientious objector ? Would you have joined the army in Hookton's time and not now or visa versa ? I ask this as it is an emotive subject for those who have joined the army but feel that we shouldn't participate in certain wars or campaigns but of course once they sign on the dotted line they don't have a choice except desertion . Yours curiously, Callum S Walsh

In Sharpe's Waterloo, you make reference to a fat officer who was responsible for conveying a message regarding the French invasion, who delayed his important journey to sample the finer delights of Belgium. Was the name of this officer ever made known?
David McColl

hi Bernard, just like to say how amazing the Sharpe books are , I have watched and re watched all the films and now I'm devouring the books, and anything about the Napoleonic era I can get my hands on. I have been thinking about the Sharpe's father riddle and previous posts have said that it is not a historical character or someone from the books, is it some who is prominent in Georgian society? Please, please write more Sharpe. I can't wait for more.

Oh and are there going to be any more films after Sharpe's Peril?

Eloise

I really enjoy your Saxon Stories. My question is why did you make Alfred such a sickly king. Was he? I can not find anything that suggests that he was. Also lots of references I find mention him as a Warrior King and you have made him out to be to weak and to sickly to be a warrior. I was just wondering why you chose to illustrate him the way you did.
Tom

Saxon Stories ; Very good. Two points 1/ You seem a bit hard on priests. The balance of baddies to goodies in this category seems heavily weighted. 2/ I am puzzled by the map for Cumbraland in 'The Lords of the North' I know that Northumbria had large swathes of southern Scotland but Cumbraland is well into Dumfries & Galloway. I have tried to find maps hinting at this but without success.

Paul Duddy

Dear Mr. Cornwell, Just wondering if you've ever thought to write anything on the Anglo-Zulu war? Say, the Battle of Rorke's Drift?

Also, have you ever considered penning something set within the Battle of the Plains of Abraham? I'm sure many proud Canadians, like myself, would love to read something along this line. thanks for your time. Will Jakeman