Your Questions

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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.

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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first I would like to say you are a very good author. Secondly, any plans on a French and Indian war novel? Howard Spaulding 2

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I've thought of it, but no plans for it right now.


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It´s really great to see how your books get more and more popular here in Germany. Even the older Sharpe books are going to be re-published in German. I remember well the times in which it was hard to get a copy of "Winter king" in German. Are there any plans for the Starbuck novels to be published in German? With respect to your books I do enjoy very much the ones written in the first person perspective! I really do hope you will continue with this exceptional narrative style of yours.
Ralf

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I think it will happen eventually, but it may take awhile. Thanks for your message!


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On a recent trip to the US I saw a passenger on a flight I was taking with a book with your name as the author. It was titled 'Innocent'. Was this a US title for one of your earlier releases or is there a new novel not yet listed on your or your publishers web-site?

David Imrie

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Must be some mistake - I have no book with that title.


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Mr. Cornwell, Time passes slowly here in the North Dakota winters and your books keep the darkness goblins away. Thank you. I have noticed on a few dust jacket photos that you are wearing a jacket with a patch that looks like a Sharpe's patch. Are they available to the public? If so, where? I would love to have one for my cami birding jacket just to confuse people.
Alice Turner

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I've thrown away that jacket and I really forget what that patch was - I have an idea you were right and it was a Sharpe Appreciation Society patch, but I know they aren't making them now. Does anyone have a spare??


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Hi I have bought your books in the Sharpe series from number 1 to 14 from ereader.com, and love this book series. My problem is I can't buy book number 15 - 20 from ereader.com :-( Will there be more titles available in near future ? I prefer reading the books in an electronic reader. And they are easy to buy in this format, from where I live in Norway !! Dag

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Those are in the works and, hopefully, will be available soon!