Your Questions

Bernard, I recently watched a fairly good docu-drama on 1066 from an ordinary soldier's perspective, which prompted me to wonder if you'd ever considered writing about it? (1066, that is. Not docu-dramas in general!) I know it might be considered a bit (but not hugely) similar to the Saxon Tales, but there is a precedent in 'Azincourt' being quite similar (period wise) to the Grail Quest series. In any case I'm looking forward to the next Uhtred novel, Nick.

Dear Mr Cornwell, Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my previous questions to you.Your dedication to your fans is very admirable. I hope I´m not repeating any questions that have already been asked on this website with this mail. Being a dedicated Sharpe admirer I am (like many other Sharpe fans I guess) patiently waiting for more adventures featuring good old Richard and filling that void reading a lot of factual books about the 95th(Rifles by Mark urban and The diaries of Rifleman Harris to name but a few)and also other books by your good self of course. I´ve just finished reading Gallows Thief and of course had a big smile on my face at the mention of a group of Riflemen and their Officer helping out Rider Sandman.Was this a direct reference to any Sharpe book ?(if your not sure I guess I´ll have to re-read them all again)

I was also wondering what you thought to the character Barabbas Hakeswill in the newest Shape TV adventure "Sharpe's Peril".Was he interesting enough to snap up for your next journey to the peninsular ?? It´s worth a thought maybe. As always I wish all the best to you and yours and Thank you once again for your time and patience.
Anthony Morgan Lambert

Hi Bernard. Firstly let me congratulate you on writing such fantastic novels that have kept me hooked for years and company on many a dark night. My original question was going to be why you do not mention the capture of an Imperial Eagle at Salamanca by the 2nd battalion 44th (East Essex)regiment in Sharpe's Sword, but i recently discovered (whilst delving into my local regiment's history) that they share the same yellow coat facing's as the South Essex. Please can you tell me if this was intentional what with you being originally from Essex and from the research you may have carried out. Thank-you for your time I hope this does not distract you too much from writing your next (and no doubt fantastic) book. regards Tom Haslett

Hello Mr Cornwell! I am a big fan of your books, mainly the Arthur books and the Saxon Stories (I`m anxious to read the new one!!). As I´ve written to you before, I really appreciate the way you describe the sword battles. Really exciting!. One day I was wondering if Derfel was more skilled with a sword than Uhtred and I could not actually discover which of them would win a fight if they fought against each other, so I was wondering if their creator could answer this to me. So, imagine that both characters could co-exist (I know that Derfel lived some centuries before Uhtred, but if for some magic reason they could meet...) who do you think would be the winner of the fight? Who do you think is the best with a sword in the hands? (I think to have a fair fight, Derfel should have both hands, Don´t you agree?) Thank you for your time, >From your best fan, Ed

Dear Bernard While enjoying your novels of prequel Sharpe in India and enjoying them heart'ly. I wondered if you will ever write about Sharpe in the Flanders Campaign where Wellington (And Sharpe?) learned not what to do. From accounts Wellington had command of the rearguard much of the time and did some heavy fighting especially on the River Waal and it was not simply Boxtel. Besides speaking for myself only knowing how Sharpe served under Obadiah Hakeswill and seeing him again would be great fun.

And finally if you are doing more one off novels ever thought of Clive and India and Plassey? Yours sincerely Tony

Having read all 5 thrillers numerous times, can we look forward to any more in a similar vein?
Patricia Delaney

Dear Bernard. I just want to say thank you for Sharpe. I'm on Waterloo and am saddened that I will soon be finished with this fine series. I do however have Starbuck at the ready for when I'm finished. I noticed in a reply to another readers question that you are writing a book about the U.S. Revolution. I can't tell you how great that is. For some reason, being a Scot, I'm totally fascinated by the history of the US. I have a few books on the Civil War, the Revolution and The French and Indian war. My question is would you ever write a book concerning that period, The French and Indian War? I don't know if it was the book/movie 'The Last Of The Mohicans' that got me into that era but a great writer like yourself writing about that period would make my day. btw have you read "The French and Indian War; Deciding The Fate Of North America" by Walter R Borneman?? if not, do ... its a tremendous telling of that time. keep up the good work! Alan

Bernard, I am a huge fan of the Sharpe series in both film and novel form. I would like to know if you are planning to write any more and if so, where would it be set.? Elliot Robson

Mr. Cornwell, First of all, thanks for your books. I love every one I have read and plan on reading more! I wanted to ask your opinion on something. I have been researching a medieval event (don't want to say which event and give away any ideas to people who browse your site! :-) ) and plan on writing an alternate history novel with the information I have gathered. My question has to do with names. My characters are mostly French speaking but I will be writing the novel in English. Do you think using the anglicized version of names would be best, or would it be okay for me to use the French versions? Personally, I like the French versions better, but would it be too weird for English readers? Thanks for your time, and more importantly, thanks for your stories. They have inspired me to do what I have always wanted to do. -Jordan

I am an avid fan of your books and have a question about how one becomes a reader of advanced copy releases...I would love to become one as I am always anxious to read that next adventure...

John Caudill