Your Questions

Hello Mr. Cornwell; I just wanted to send a quick note to tell you how much I enjoy your work. I live in Westwood MA and just spent the weekend on the Cape--Chatham is a lovely town, and from the video it looks like you have a beautiful spot. Do you have a book signing schedule--or do you avoid doing signings? Again, thanks! Dave Slocum

I have just completed Conn Iggulden's wonderful two series on Genghis Khan and Julius Caesar. I noted with interest your review of one of the books (can't recall which), where you said "I wish I'd written it". That got me thinking that a series with one of Caesar's soldiers as the lead character would be a delicious addition to your portfolio. With only four of the Sharpe books left to go before I've read all of your delightful books, I'd love to see a new series based on the infinite possibilities of the Roman era. Thanks for the many hours of pleasure you've given me and millions of other readers.

Robb Palmer

hi from Malta Bernard-any chance of Sharpe fighting in the Crimean war? Christine Attard Montalto

Hello there, I have trawled through all your FAQ, Not-So-FAQ, diary entries etc. to check that I'm not repeating this question; so I hope that I'm not (and am therefore irritating). Years and years ago, you did a book signing at my favourite (tiny, tiny) bookshop in Christchurch, Dorset. My Gran took me to see you (as I was too young to go on my own). Now that I am of an age where I can safely travel the country by myself, I was wondering if you were ever planning such a tour/stop-off ever again?

Fran

I HAVE JUST MANAGED TO GET A COPY OF SHARPE'S CHALLENGE, AND TO MY SURPRISE IT SEEMS TO BE A COMPILATION OF SHARPE'S TIGER & SHARPE;S TRIUMPH. EVEN THE LANGUAGE USED IS PER YOUR BOOKS. DID YOU HAVE ANY IMPUT ON THE MOVIE, AND WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON HOW THE MOVIE TURNED OUT. I ENJOYED THE MOVIE BUT KEPT THINKING THAT I HAD SEEN IT BEFORE, HAVING READ ALL THE SHARPE BOOKS AND ALL OF YOUR OTHER BOOKS AS WELL . I AM EAGERLY AWAITING 'THE BURNING LAND'
Jim Dalley

Hello Mr Cornwell and good afternoon. I am a big fan of many of your novels and have read the entire Sharpe and Starbuck series more than once! I have just finished reading Azincourt and was blown away with how fabulously researched it was, and the wonderful character development throughout the book. With that in mind, can you tell me if you will be writing any more novels with the character Nick Hook featuring in them? I thought his character was fantastic and would dearly love to read of more of his adventures. To my mind he is easily up there with Richard Sharpe or Nathaniel Starbuck, and to me they have always been my most favourite characters in any book I have ever read. Best regards, Jason

dear Mr Cornwell I love your books and have read sharpe's tiger, triumph, fortress, and trafalgar. I have also read the first four saxon stories and was wondering how many books you are going to make for the saxon stories? Thanks!
Matthew Gamperl

Hey - have you considered any WW-II era books? I think there is a shortage WW-II off the beaten track (ie. not Normandy or Battle of the Bulge or Midway). something along the lines of the French Foreign Legion in Africa early in the war, or the war in India. Would it not be entertaining to have a descendant of Richard Sharpe as the main character? perhaps a grandson named Patrick? Just a thought. Love your books - the Starbuck series, I'm from Alabama and it's great to see a story told from the Southern point of view. the Archers Path was soooo darn good. Hubbert Smith

I was just thinking that one day it might be quite a good idea to write a series of books about the holy wars? Have you ever thought about it?
Luke Phillips

Any plans for a follow up to Gallows Thief?

Susan Gray