Your Questions

Mr. Cornwell, Let me first state that I am an avid fan of yours. I have read many of your books (into exhaustion) as I greatly admire your style and the accuracy and research you put into your writing. Recently a friend of mine pointed out a possible discrepancy in your writing. She is also a fan of yours and is from Wales (Cardiff). That being said she told me that the ancient laws of inheritance from Wales are different than what you've portrayed in the Warlord Chronicles. She says that originally when a king would pass away, his children would all take an equal measure of his property and would then begin wars with each other in attempts to steal each others' lands. She pointed out that the order in which the children were born did not matter as they all gained an equal share, and if I remember correctly she stated that women (princesses) were also allowed to inherit land. I was just curious if this was indeed the case as I've tried to do some searching around on my own but have not been able to find anything. Regards, Mike

When is the Uhtred television series coming?
Bardus

I finished Sword Song at the beginning of the year and have eagerly been awaiting the release of the Burning Land, i was just wondering, would you ever consider making the saga into movies, they would definitely be a great watch and would make you a 'lot of money my friend ;) cant wait for Burning Land and I hope to hear from you soon

Tom Adams

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I congratulate you on being a writer of rare talent with a sophisticated bend of the word. Now that the compliment are over...I teach both history and English and would like to use pieces of the Sharpe's book and films to help my students better understand the Napoleonic wars. Are there already sites dedicated to the use of your literature in education? One would hate to reinvent the wheel! Thank you and Have a fine large day! Ms. B

Hi there, Have you ever considered writing a novel around Boudicca? Amazing person and with a history that would seem to suit your style. Would love to see what you could do with a warrior female character! Just a thought. Thanks again for the brilliant books. Matt

Dear Mr. Cornwell, please, accept my gratitude for the great pleasure and meaningful entertainment that your wonderful books have provided me in the recent years! As I consider you one of the best historical novelists I want to ask you: Will you be so kind to share which periods and events of the history of The British Empire, still untouched by your books, excite and provoke you as a writer and do you plan to transfer us to another part of this glorious epoch? Similarly, can I ever hope to see you covering a different period and geographical region of ancient history (Roman Republic/Empire, Ancient Greece)? If, ever, by some chance you visit Bulgaria for book signing, you can be sure I will be waiting in line to greet you personally! :) Thank you again! Sincerely, Alex

Hello Sir, I've just finished 'The Burning Land' and loved it as per normal. I was wondering if you would consider writing an account of the Battle of Hastings? Cheers, Rob

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I have enjoyed your Sharpe novels immensely and hope that there will be more to come. With the recent sad passing of George MacDonald Fraser, you are now the sole master in the field of British Army historical fiction. I can't imagine Sharpe enjoying retirement. Might he be called to the colors again? Sincerely, Robert McArthur Poway, CA, USA

When will the next Sharpe come out? I have read all 5 times over - he is my hero. lol ty
Brian

I notice that your last Sharpe book was written in 2007. Do you plan another one soon. I am getting tired of rereading them, although frankly, I enjoy them as much in a second reading. Hope to see another Sharpe book out soon. thanks, Ronald Monache

Amazon (that well-known site selling all sorts of things) have now offered to sell me one of your books called "Killer's Wake". Is this one of your titles I am unaware of, or is it one that I already have but published under another title for the non-UK market?
David Eric Coote

I have become fascinated by English history thanks to your books. Some periods you have covered and continue to cover: early Saxon and Dark Ages, Hundred Years War, Napoleonic Wars, American Revolution. Do you have any plans to fill some of the gaps and take on a new era such as the Norman conquest, Crusades, dynasty of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, War of the Roses and Tudor dynasty (would love the insight on Henry VII's rise to power in particular as there is very little out there on it), or the English Civil War?
Michael Macaluso

Hello Mr. Cornwell, Ive read through the last pages of The Burning Land not a few hours ago, I thank you for your work. Over the last months the Saxon stories have filled many of my evening hours with adventure! I look forward to continue reading about Uhtreds quest. Uhtred reminds me so much of Derfel, who is one of my fictive heroes. Is this coincidence? Is there maybe some Derfel in Uhtred? (Forgive me if this is a FAQ, I havent the time to read those.) Regards, Maarten Giessenburg, The Netherlands