Your Questions

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

Hi, I'm a big fan or your work, and was wondering if your TV adventures will stop at Sharpe or whether we can look forward to seeing the Grail Quest or Azincourt on the small (or even big) screen?

Also in Azincourt you describe (brilliantly) the flag of the trinity royal. A few people, including myself, have attempted to draw what we believed it looks like but no-one seems to agree. I have searched the internet looking for a picture of it but it seems to not exist, where did you get your description for it? Thanks Andrew

Is there a name for the bladder telegraph in Sharpe's Gold. Is it an optical telegraph? Do you know who first used it? Thanks!
Sandy Loeppke

dear Mr Cornwell,loved the sample of the burning land,thanks.but please tell me that you are already working on the next!!(or a new Starbuck)yours.Richard Dorrean

I am a big fan of all your works, and just completed The Starbuck Chronicles. There is unfinished business here, and I humbly request that a method arises for you to complete his story.
Joe Doyle

Hello Bernard. At the end of your fourth Starbuck book, you say that Starbuck will return. Will this happen as it must be 12 years since that promise was made. As an avid fan, I really do hope so. P.S. Really looking forward to the Burning Land,s launch

Lawrence Kenwood

I was wondering if you were going to continue the Starbuck series, I enjoy the read of the series and would love to see it continued.

Jeffrey Gates

Do you know when a USA version of the Sharpe's Peril DVD will be available? All I can find online are versions that are not compatible with DVD players in the US. Thank you,
H J Farr

I think I am thick but I cannot understand why your book is called Azincourt instead of Agincourt. I would love to know. Wonderful book. Thank you
Maggie Barnard