Your Questions

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I've just had the pleasure to meet you last weekend when you signed books and answered questions in Brasil and was very glad to discover that more than a great writer, you are a very amusing person! My name is Danielle, and though you probably don't remember me, I just wanted to say that if you ever need a woman's french name, mine is available. Also, if I have questions about stuff, is it possible to get them answered through here? I'll start right now: why is there a celtic knot in many of the original (around XI century) Thor hammers' I've seen around in photos from museums? Internet research wasn't enough, so I thought maybe you'd know that. Thank you so much for your time and a great big hug for you and all your loved ones, Danielle.

Hello Mr. Cornwell, I wonder where does the idea of the names of the swords of their characters. They are fantastic names at that. I am a huge fan. Thank you very much for your books. It was wonderful to meet you in Rio de Janeiro at the Bienal. Eduardo Caixeta

Do you have any idea when "Sharpe's Peril" DVD will be released in the US? I have seen about 10 of the DVDs and read many of your books. Thanks
David Stuart

Dear Mr. Cornwell I was just another fan thrilled with your presence here at Brazil which got an autograph from you, this Saturday, and I know you won't remember of any Samuel. But with the same impact that your characters do cause on us, your sympathy and joyful spirit has caused to me, a great impression. It was an unmeasurable pleasure to meet you. I couldn't consider myself a fan of someone until today. I bought Azincourt (probably the only real good news on that message) and I want to ask you: What would you think about a story at the time of Crusades, and more, with Richard the Lionheart?

And which writers do you consider to be an influence to you? Which one are your favorites? Well, that's all I dare to ask. I thank you for the marvellous trips around the globe and time that each page of your books provide me and a huge amount around the world and as you were able to see, yes, here at Brazil too. And I hope you consider to cheer up for Manchester United! Samuel Georgius

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I have just come across (don't ask how) a quote credited to Sir Andrew Agnew, who commanded the 21st of Foot of the Royal Scots Fusiliers, at Dettingen, Flanders, June 27, 1743. He is reputed to have ordered his men, "Dinna fire till ye can see the whites of their e'en", the same as the American officer William Prescott later ordered the men at Bunker Hill. Given the range and accuracy of the muskets of the time, it occurred to me that this might have been a common expression. Have you come across it in any of your research? Thanks for the hours of reading pleasure you have given our family. Roberta Parker

Agincourt was excellent.If you fly thru India,I would like to meet you.I'm from Chennai(Madras). Did you visit Mysore when you wrote about Sharpe and Tipu? Ramkumar Ganesan

Hello Mr. Cornwell, I just finished reading the Warlord Trilogy and they are now my favorite books! I had never read any of your book until I discovered Conn Iggulden's list of his favorite writers on his website. (I was reading Iggulden's Genghis Khan series) Now you have become my favorite writer! I am a Chinese-born Canadian living in Montreal. Although English is not my mother tongue, I enjoy reading historical novels (especially English history) written in this beautiful language. I would like to know if the 3 Arthur books were ever published in Chinese? I will recommend my Chinese friends to read these books. Since now the TV show "Merlin" is aired in North America, I hope more people will come to read your version of the tale, which is fresh, realistic and truly powerful. One last question: will you tour Eastern Canada in the near future? Thank you so much for making Arthur and his friends alive in my heart! I feel honored to be able to communicate with you through this fantastic website! I've gone on to read "Stonehenge" and next will be the Saxon series. Thank you! Pearl Chan

Good evening Mr. Cornwell I write from Italy. I am passionate reader of your historical novels and I just finished reading the fourth book in the series "the Saxon story" titled Il filo della spada (The Sword Song), out in my country recently I do not hide that I am waiting with anticipation every time the output of your books. Unfortunately in Italy are published with a very slow pace, for example, the last book in the series of Sharpe (Sharpe's eagles) published in Italy, was published nearly two years ago. You can tell me what the next book published in Italy? I hope that the frequency of publication may increase even though I know that is not dependent on you. Thanks, Roberto, Italy

Hello Mr Cornwell, I would like to start off by saying that you are one of the most inspiring writers I have ever had the joy to read the work of. I am 17 and many of my peers say that the author that got them reading was J K Rowling with Harry potter. Although I myself have enjoyed her books, I found myself reading them, then nothing else. It was you that really got me into reading, Sharpe's tiger was the literally genius which exploded my mind and due to that book I read all the other books in the series and many books from other authors which has helped me in my English tenfold. So firstly I must say a huge thank you. The reason other than thanking you was to ask your advice on a certain matter. I am studying for my A levels at Colchester sixth form and I have decided to take a course known as the extended project. It involves very little (in practice none) in teaching from a teacher but more of a supervising role whilst the student completes a 5000 word essay (or a 1000 word essay and project like a dramatisation) on anything you wish, be it from new fashion to Alexander the great. My first idea was looking into the origins of martial arts as that has been a hobby of mine for a long time however I discovered after some research that the idea was flawed as it is arguable that cavemen formed a type of martial art. Hence it was re-reading Sharpe's eagle that gave me a new title, how did the purchasing of commissions affect the efficiency of the British army in history. I was contacting you because I know you research your books before writing them and I was hoping you may be able to point me in direction of any books/authors/or other relative research you may have come across that could help me in my essay. Thank you for reading and I hope you are very well and are writing more fantastic books. Ben Carver

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! It's been years since I could say that I've settled down with a really good book. I "discovered" you last month and have read: Gallows Thief, Heretic, and all of the Arthur books. Please do a sequel to Gallows Thief. Additionally, I am fascinated by Defel's father, Aelle, in the Arthur Books. What was his background? Did he love Erce? How and why did he come to Britain? I think a novel about Aelle would be wonderful...hint...hint...hint! Anyway, I'm starting the Saxon stories next and am looking forward to many more sleepless nights:)

Catherine Cummings