Your Questions

Hi Mr. Cornwell. I've had a recent idea I'd like to run by you, I think it's one of the best I've come up with in some time. More than once, you've expressed a desire to have Sharpe at the siege of San Sebastian in July - September 1813. As you know, at present, this is impossible because Sharpe was in England at the time chasing down the recruiting scam in Sharpe's Regiment. I remember you writing that you might have to re-do the chronology of Regiment to allow Sharpe to be at the siege. My idea is: rather than re-writing, leave Regiment as it is with Sharpe in England for that time period. Then write the story of the siege of San Sebastian and Soult's Pyrenees counterattack of 1813, but write it as a novel starring none other than William Frederickson! You made Sweet William a formidable soldier in his own right, don't you think he deserves at least one novel all to himself, out from under Sharpe's shadow? And this would be an opportunity to give some background information on him, like his birth, upbringing, early military career, etc. What do you think? Alan Kempner

Can you tell me were I might find Muster rolls for the battle at Bordeaux? I've looked on the internet but have found nothing. I'm looking for three Hylton brothers who died under the command of the Black Prince. They were son's of the Baron Hylton, I would like to know if they were Men-at-arms or if they were Knights.

Austin Helton

Mr Cornwell, Firstly I find your works to be fascinating. My Mum got me into reading Sharpe when I was 11, after I'd found a copy of "The Last Kingdom" at Midway Airport in Chicago. In my spare time I partake in historical reenactments, mostly of the 7th Missouri Irish Volunteers, USV, in the American Civil War. I am beginning to look into adding the Peninsular War into my area of reenactment. I was wondering if you would have any information on any famous Irish officers within Wellington's Army. Thanks for all the good work. ~S. Ó Catháin.

I am a new reader of yours and live in Atlanta GA. I am delighted to have discovered your work. I wonder if you know of the work of the late Nigel Tranter and wonder if so, might you share thoughts on his work you. Kind regards.

Ned Montag

I m Renate from Hannover ,....my question is,do you know Widukind 8th century, the dutch of the pagan saxons,who made war for 20 years against ,king Karl the great and whose father in law was the king of Denmark?was there any contact of the anglosaxons with their relatives,who still prayed to Wodan? greeting,Renate

Mr Cornwell. Perhaps you could point me in the right direction. I am researching my ancestor, Pvt James Angell of the 3rd Battalion 95th rifles. He was at Waterloo, and I gather formed part of the eventual charge after the immortals had been routed. Sir James Kincaid's book deals with the 1st Battalion at Le Hay Saint. Do any of the other books by Harris, Costello, Leach et al, deal with the 3rd Battalion ? I presume you based your Richard Sharpe story on the Kincaid books, but I wondered if you had checked out the others as well. Best Regards Len Williams

Hello Mr. Bernard I'm writing from Italy, so my English isn't very good:( I'd like to thank you for your books. Arthur, Saxons, St. Grall, was the most beautiful book in the world:D I would ask you only a thing about Arthur story ( I read the 5 books - in Italian are 5 - a lot :) is it possible that you write again about Derfel?:D Sorry for my terrible English. Stefano

We are trying to remember the name of the dog that uthred of Bebbanburg had in the first book. Thank you.
Robin

Can I buy the Arthur series on Audio C D?
Mary

I am a soldier in the U.S. army I just wanted to say I love your novels. My favorite is the Saxon tales. I would like to know if and when you might write another and would love to see this story come to life on the silver screen. I would also like to say as a soldier who has seen combat you write a soldier's perspective very well. Daniel Edwards