Your Questions

Have you ever heard the song "The Last Farewell" by Roger Whittaker? For some reason, every time I hear it, it reminds me of Sharpe. Don't know why. I guess it's the stanza where he says there's a wicked war blazing and the taste of was he knows so well.

Jonathan Mullins

Hello! So, I am Helena, from Brazil. I have read a few of your books and I'm still reading them, I would have read more if there were more available in Brazil to buy, not that I can't read them in English is just that the shipping is too expensive. I want to say that you're welcome at the tropical lands of Brazil and that unfortunately I won't be able to go to Bienal and meet you. I would really like to have your signature on my books but I guess that will have to wait for another opportunity. Maybe someday you'll come to the southern part of Brazil too? (Looking forward to it!) Keep the great work going! A fan of yours, Helena

Hello, Mr. Cornwell, can I ask is there any chance that The Holy Grail Series (amazing books and very accurate as far as I can tell) or your latest book Azincourt (Again love the book, love the fact all the characters were in Azincourt and that again they were extremely accurate in historical detail) will be produced into film/s?? Oh one last thing in your book Azincourt I have to say Sir John Cornewaille was my favourite character and that your book inspired me to learn more about him. >From Daniel

Are there any plans for you to be making a trip to Atlanta or anywhere in Georgia any time in the future?
Nick

Hello Mr. Cornwell It is a pleasure to be writing to you. I have been devouring your novels for the past year and eagerly anticipating the upcoming book. in the Saxon series. I was wondering if you have thought about converting any of your books into a graphic novel? As a teacher I have noticed that they are becoming very popular with student readers. It could be a really unique way to turn some younger readers onto the Arthur and Saxon series (or really any thing you write). Please keep writing such amazing stories! James Rutherford

Mr Cornwell, have you ever thought about writing a book about a British soldier in the Crimean War, the Boer War or even WWI? I'm right in thinking that Sharpe's Devil is the most contemporary of your books?
Jason

Dear Bernard, I love your Arthur books which are based on Celtic mythology and I found an interesting article about the ancient Celtic people visiting North America. This was around the time Prince Madoc ap Meurig was alive in the mid 6th century. Apparently they have left evidence including tombs, burial mounds, Celtic alphabet on stone and coins. Whether or not this will ever be confirmed, do you plan to write any books on similar (almost) controversial history? For example Tim Severin's Viking books deal with the 'Vikings' meeting native North Americans. If not, what do you make of these 'alternate' histories? Jake Sales

Hi Bernard, I hope you never get tired of receiving compliments about your wonderful books as you deserve it for the pleasure you've brought to the world. Yes I am a fan. As I live in the colonies (Australia) can you advise when we will get "The Burning Land'. By the way I spent several years as a Rifleman in the Australian Army. I marvel at the way you portrayed the characters of the 'diggers' (i.e. non officers) in Sharpe Books. The same types of people, especially SGT Harper types are around today but with more lethal weapons unfortunately. Cheers, Karl

Sir: Several years ago I sent you an e-mail saying how much I enjoyed one of your books and especially one quote you had, "To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure." I was grateful for your kind reply but recently found that quote attributed to-- Albus Dumbledore-- character of J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) I cannot remember the book of yours I was writing to you about, but clearly remember this quote and it predates the first book of hers. It burns me to think she stole your quotation. All the best. -Clayton

Having thoroughly enjoyed your books over the years, I have just read Azincourt and yet again had great pleasure in the process. I am the information officer for a local heritage group working in the Yorkshire Dales and one of the fascinating sections of the book dealt with the mining operation to "undermine" the defences of Harfleur. We have carried out research work on so called "sow"kilns in the limestone areas of the Pennines and for the first time I understand the connection as these are smaller versions of military earthwork feature but minus the mine adit. I've had an unsuccessful attempt at finding any historical references to the sow you so clearly illustrate and wonder if you may point me in the correct direction? This would be really appreciated as the reason for the sow bit of the kiln name has, up to the reading your book, been a mystery. Many thanks. Phil Carroll (Our group website is www.uwhg.org.uk - Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group a Dales valley a little further south than the one featured in some of your earlier writing)