Your Questions

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

I have listened to most of your Sharpe books (the original ones) and my favorite one is Waterloo, I have listened to that one many times. And have gone on to other series. One request and one question Please continue Starbuck. Are there unabridged recordings of the Arthur books? Audible does not have one, only abridged, hate abridged recordings. thank you
Marianna A.

Hi Mr Cornwell, I thought Sean Bean did a great job as Sharpe. I also particularly enjoyed Michael Cochrane as Sir Henry Simmerson. I think though that Pete Postlthwaites Obadiah Hakeswill was absolutely brilliant. If there was a character you could play in the Sharpe series who would it be? Please use artistic licence and imagination if you need to! Kind regards Tony

Patrick O'Brian wrote 21 books in the Aubrey-Maturin series. Sharpe has made it also to books 21, is this a tribute to Mr. O'Brian? If it is, could you help a big fan of Jack Aubrey and finish book 21? P.S. also John D. MacDonald wrote 21 books in the Travis McGee series. My three favorite authors and series. JT

I really enjoy your books. I have read the Saxon stories and I eagerly await the next one. I look forward to reading other series as well. Maybe a book on Richard III? Keep up the great work.

Mr. Rene Sanz

Dear Mr. Cornwell, first I would like to thank you for those pleasant hours where I was enjoying your works. They gained a special place in my bookshelf, well, they will as soon as I get space for a proper bookshelf, but they definitely gained a special place in my mind. As a person interested in history, I really appreciate the historical notes on the end of the books, which give good suggestions for the interested. Unfortunately my work in hospitality doesnt leave me much time for some more profound studies of history since I only have the evenings for private matters and I then prefer to spend my scarce time with a novel rather than sticking my nose in scientific works. But at least since reading your books, I have some good scientific works and even only half read; they fill my bookshelf to be and me with more details and knowledge. I would like to ask you if you ever had the idea to leave your well known grounds, meaning the history of the UK and the USA, to write novels from other parts of Europe? That might prove an interesting challenge. As a born Hessian chosen to live in exile, I would love to read a novel about the history of my ancestors. The reason might be that the further people are from their homeland the more they cling to their old traditions and history. Well I do hope this does not count as an idea for a book since it is a pretty vague suggestion. Otherwise I may just have destroyed the maybe only chance to read a novel from a favored author which would touch me sentimentally. I look forward to a response, but I understand that you are a busy man, so I don't expect one. With kind regards from the edge of the Namibian desert, Tobias Schmidt

I am just coming to the end of "The Winter King", which is the first book selected by our Reading Group. I cannot wait to read the next book in the trilogy! But could you answer two questions for me please? Why is the title "The Winter King"?

And also - when you explain about Galahad being Derfel's "right hand man" as he defends the right hand of Derfel with his shield which is carried in his left hand - is this a true definition of the phrase "right hand man" or did you make up the explanation to fit the saying? Thank you for a wonderful read. I look forward to seeing your reply. Val