Your Questions

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Dear Sir, I have just finished "An Archer's Tale" and I am now reading "Agincourt." Why do you think the French did not learn from the Battle of Crecy before fighting at Agincourt? Thank you for your thoughts. Jack

Submitted March 31, 2009

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The French had learned a lot - the main thing was to avoid pitched battles with the English, but like a lot of learned lessons, it was forgotten. The Constable and Marshal knew the dangers well enough, but the young royal dukes were confident they could beat Henry's small army - so they ignored the advice of their experienced commanders and went for it.

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Hi. Mr. Cornwell, do you have intention to make movies of yours books? (Arthur or The Saxon Chronicles)
Carlos Magno

firstly I just want to do the obligatory blowing smoke as I love your books and they got me away from the goggle box which for so many years had been a close friend. I have always had a huge interest in medievil warfare especially in England and English wars overseas, and wondered if after finishing the Starbuck Chronicles, there would be any more exploits into wars during this period at home and abroad. I also have forced many of my family and friends to read your books without one being disappointed and one thing always crops up, could the grail quest or maybe Uhtred's saga ever reach the Cinema? Although books I love are usually ruined by films, when they are done right they can make so many book exiles enjoy the stories! Thank you Drew

Submitted March 30, 2009

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I'm not a filmmaker, so it's really up to someone else to do it. I'd be happy to see my books turned into film, but I really don't spend much time thinking about it. I've always thought I make my living by putting words on pages, not pictures on screens.

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Dear Mr Cornwell, I'm a big fan of your writing. I've thoroughly enjoyed The Arthur Books, The Grail Quest books and the Saxon Stories and am currently reading my way through the Sharpe Books, which appear to be glued to my hand. I was wondering if you have any other periods in history that you would like to include in your writing that you've yet to explore? Thanks, Graham.

Submitted March 30, 2009

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I do, but I prefer not to say too much until I'm ready to write them...sorry!

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I read StormChild and being an Ocean Yachtmaster myself - I was thrilled reading it and could not put it down. My wife - who is not a natural English speaker - also read it with the same result. Was it ever considered by anyone to make a movie of it? We both felt that it would have made a first rate adventure movie - probably with Russel Crowe as Tim Blackburn. It was an enthralling read where I felt that I was alongside Tim every step of the way. Wonderful, John Ringrose

Submitted March 30, 2009

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Thanks! Glad to know you enjoyed it. No movie plans...

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Hallo Mr. Cornwell, It's been a while since I read one of your books but I thoroughly enjoined reading and re-reading your books, especially The Arthur Books. Thank you. But, inevitably, I would like to ask if you are planning to write, or should I say, rewrite popular stories like Robin Hood or William Tell or Ivanhoe or stories in their genres? Why my interest in this? Well, ... to be quiet honestly I believe we need a more realistic kind of storytelling on the part of the above mentioned stories. Like you wrote the Arthur Books and the Saxon stories, woow! Superly to these romantised stories of chivalry and knighthood and the good old Middle Ages were better then our times. And now that I'm on it, why not writing a few books or stories about the Crusades? I hope to hear from you soon. Brendy Meurisse

Submitted March 30, 2009

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For some reason I can never get very excited about the Crusades, though perhaps that will change? Anything's possible!

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Bernard, I have found every one of your books I have read thrilling and very addictive; especially the grail quest series and the fantastic tales of Uhtred and his confused loyalties to the saxons and danes. I live in Hastings and as you know my town has a very colourful history! Have you written any books or had any thoughts of writing one about the Battle of Hastings? Also, do you know of any good novels of the battle? Looking forward 2 hearing from you, Keep up the excellent work. Regards, Luke

Submitted March 27, 2009

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It's not in my plans, but who knows? Maybe.... Sorry I don't know of any novels to recommend; did you check the Reading Club pages?

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dear Mr Cornwell,just wondering if there is any more news on the Saxon stories?and please,please bring back Nate Starbuck, I like him much more than Sharpe!keep up the outstanding work.thx

Rich Dorrean

I am working my way through your fantastic books and am buying them on Amazon. When might I expect to see the next Saxon Tale. I read the first three in six days. Wow! I am hooked on Uhtred and need another fix soon. At 76 I am not getting any younger. Jim Bertram USAF Ret'd Albuquerque, NM USA

I just finished in two weeks the four books in the Saxon Stories series. When is the next going to be available? Thanks

John Mather

Dear Bernard, at first I had to tell you, that your series of Saxon Stories is absolute terrific! A great commendation for your books! And on this note I want to ask about the 5th part, I wonder if you could tell me when your book will get out. Of course I have to wait a little bit longer for the German version. But I'm looking forward to your next part. Thanks a lot! Best regards Susanne

Submitted March 27, 2009

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I am working on the next book of the Saxon stories now. Hope to have it ready for publication in the UK in October (January 2010 for the US).

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Bernard Read (and bought) all your books - just finishing Battle Flag. Wondering if you plan to continue this fine series? Thanks for all great books John PS my almost 16 year Nick reads everything after I have and enjoys your books as much as I do. John D Assalone

Submitted March 27, 2009

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I do hope to get back to Starbuck before too long.

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when will Agincourt be out on audio books in the unabridged version? thanks, Mark Coombs

Submitted March 27, 2009

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An unabridged recording (CD) of Agincourt is available in the US (click on the link to Amazon.com on the Agincourt book page). An unabridged CD version of the book will be released in the UK at the end of May (can be pre-ordered from Amazon.co.uk).

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