Your Questions

Hello Mr Cornwell! I know that you have said that you are not planning to write on Hastings and the Norman Invasion, but if you did, hypothetically thinking of course, which side would you have your protagonist on? The Saxons under Harold Godwinson? An archer from the old post-Roman Briton kingdoms in Brittany? Or the Normans? Just curious. Thanks for your time as always sir! Richard Mock

Dear Bernard, having recently visited Bamburgh Castle, a location from your Saxon books. They had what was left of a saxon sword on display called the 'Bamburgh sword' in the style of pattern welding, as is Uhtred's in your novels. Did you get the idea of Uhtred's sword from this historical find ?
Ben Anderson

Hello, I am a big fan of the Saxon stories. I got turned onto them by my uncle who had everyone in my family read The Last Kingdom because he liked it so much. I have just started The Grail Quest Series and those are good too (although I still like the Saxon Stories better.) I am writing because I saw the interview on your homepage and I was curious about your admiration of Edmund Burke. I just got done taking political science 101 where we learned about his political philosophy. To me his ideas of abandoning reason for the sake of the "wisdom of the ages" are horrifying. Admittedly, my teacher was very liberal in his political views so we probably got a jaded picture of the man. I was hoping that you could explain where your admiration comes from and what makes him your hero. Your Fan, Josh

Hi, I need to do a school project on the isle of the dead and was wondering where you got your information on it. Please state the source. Thank you.
Kaelan Bhate

Hi Bernard,I love your stories but that isn't the reason behind this contact.In about 1952 I went to Hydon heath camp school in surrey and palled up with a lad called Bill Cornwell from Wakering,seeing your history I have often wondered if Bill was any relation? we never met after returning home ,Wickford to Wakering was a long way to a school boy in the early 50s warm regards, Fred Greaves

Have you considered a Richard Sharpe novel(s) that takes place between Copenhagen and the first book about his time in Spain?

Ralph Gibbons

when will the Saxon tales end? because i luv Uhtred but he deserves to retire and get Bebbanburg back. ( although i know he will) he just is extremely lucky nut he deserves a break. sincerely Alycia Sikes

Dear Mr Cornwell I was wondering if the Burning land is the last in the Alfred series. And if it is do you have any idea about the next period or event in history you will write about?
William Goulding

Mr Cornwell. I have recently, just finished the Sharpe books, and must say what a delight they were to read. I came across something when reading the Author's note at the end of Sharpe's Siege, about The Stowey Arms in Exminster and just wondered if you ever did visit it ? I Live in Exeter, so I am also close to Dawlish Warren were you decided to sight The Battle of Camlann. And for your good reason behind placing it there ! And do you have any plans to perhaps visit Dawlish Warren or places on the Exe river, to bring back the memories of sailing past the Warren in your boat. Thank you for writing such brilliant books, hope you are well, Regards, Richard Dowell, aged :14

just read the warlord series, it was just great, but I'm still a
Lords of the North, just yes, did love warlord series,, I'm really enjoying your books, can't get enough of them, any chance you are coming to Tennessee? your fan, Jerry

Do you know when (if ever) the DVD of Sharpe's Peril will be released in the Colonies? It seems as if we have been waiting forever!
Dianne Campbell