Your Questions

Mr. Cornwell, I loved Agincourt, what a great book! I found your books by randomly selecting an audio version of the Archer's Tale in my library. Now I've read several and purchased some as well. Thanks for your great talent! I have one question to ask: why do you not use the f-word and/or bloody in Agincourt? Believe me when I say I do not mind that you don't... I'm not in love with graphic language, however, I do understand that soldiers use that kind of language, and appreciate you for writing real dialogue. But you don't use the f-word or bloody in Agincourt. Is that because, historically speaking, those words weren't in use at that time? Or is it just a personal choice? Thanks again for your books. I hope to see more medieval stories in the future! And until then, I have discovered Sharpe. -Jordan

Bernard, I am a writer and author who is also a tremendous fan of your Sharpe and Saxon series (I have yet to read the others) and I cannot believe that you wrote a blurb praising a book by Dewey Lambdin. As I am planning a saga based on a distant relative who was a privateer and Revolutionary War commodore, I thought to read Lambdin for background. I can't make it into his books. They say you can overlook writing problems if there's a good story. I can't get past the problematical writing to find the story. I wonder if you really read the book you blurbed for? Let me say again that I'm a huge fan of yours, and will eventually make it through all your books. Regards Charles T. Whippel aka Chuck Tyrell

Dear Sir, every once in a while I feel the need to re-read my entire Sharpe collection, am just in the middle of Sharpe's Fury. I have some questions relating to Lord Pumphrey, in Sharpe's Havoc it was mentioned that he had ordered the death of Sharpe's lover, but left it there....now in this book Sharpe find out the truth through another lover and is talked out of extracting total revenge by Pumphrey (although he's left shaken and a thwarted financially) - is this unfinished business and do you intend for it to re-surface? Or did Pumphrey really exist? In which case I realise you cannot extract too much revenge on Sharpe's behalf. I ask this cos my take on Sharpe is he's resourceful so he usually finds a way and to a certain extent he holds a grudge.....am I wrong?

Also I think you'll find my next point very strange indeed......When I read these wonderful books and Sharpe and Harper are speaking, in my head I'm hearing Sean Bean and Daragh O'Malley etc; strange especially when in your books I'd bet Sharpe is supposed to have a London accent.....I cant help it sorry..... I watched the films first and in turn bought every Sharpe book from Sharpe's Rifles onwards!!! Lee

hello Bernard, you say that Uhtred could live into his eighties ,will he make it to Brunanburgh?also,can you recommend any books,fiction or non fiction, dealing with the anglo-saxon diaspora after the battle of Hastings?many thanks,Anthony.

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I am wondering, and painfully hoping, if you have any new Sharpe adventures planned for the near future. I am fully aware that you can only work with what is in the history books, and in fact, how difficult history writing can be. We aren't exactly at war with Napoleon now are we? But still, I hope that you can find at least a few pockets that you have yet to dip your hand into. I know you requested us not to give ideas, so I won't, but being of Polish descent myself, I couldn't help but notice that there is a shocking absence of The Duchy of Warsaw's role in Europe at the time, in the world of literature. ??? And one more thing, I got the Sharpe's complete TV series the Christmas before recent, and I couldn't help but notice how far off they were from the books. I'm sure that there were understandable reasons for this, and I was wondering what, if in fact there are any, they were? But still, aside from the books, they were excellent on their own.
Matthew

Hello Mr. Cornwell first off I'm a big fan. I've read all the Sharpe series and some of the saxon series. While reading the Sharpe series I distinctly remember a poem you dedicated in the front of the book. It had a rhyme scheme of treasure and pleasure, by any chance could you tell me what Sharpe book it was in? Thank you and keep writing Sharpe!
Mark Denny

I have just finished reading Sword Song in the saxon tales. when will the next book be out and what will the title be? The tales are just wonderful. thank you. Margery

Dear Mr. Cornwell. Being a danish reader i can hardly wait for the next book of the Saxon stories. Any news of a 5th book will be great. Thank you. Poul Krogsgaard

Dear sir, When will the fifth book of the Saxon Stories be available? Many thanks, Jenny Gasson

Hey there! I have just finished the Alfred the Great series and have found them to be amazing! I'm more into historical fiction of an earlier era (namely Roman, Ancient Greek, etc) but have found that this period is just as interesting! The main point of this comment though is to ask if we are going to hear any more of Uhtred in the near future. Once again thanks for the amazing series! Ben Gallant

The Saxon Stories are horribly compulsive. I found the only way to avoid staying up much too late was to start reading early in the morning and read them in one go. Congratulations on these ripping yarns and the lifelike characters that stay in the mind after they are finished. At the end of Sword Song you imply there will be at least a fifth in the series - when?
David Thompson

Hello Mr. Cornwell, my name is Rebecca Seasting and I'm 14 years old and I ABSOLUTLEY LOVE the Saxon series and Uhtred!! Definitely my favorites! So... are you going to write another book after Sword Song? It was depressing once I finished because i wanted to read more!! I give those books to so many people and they all love them! Seriously. But ya, are going to write another book (and what's it going to be about)? Right now I'm reading the Winter King.. strange but awesome, and Uhtred will always have a place beside my heart:D YOURE THE BEST WRITER EVER!! Rebecca

The Saxon Stories are magnificent! I cant put them down until I have finished them. Is there a book to follow "Sword Song" in the works? If so, any idea of a release date? Reading these stories have prompted me to begin learning of actual Saxon times. Thank you very much! Brannon McMahon

Hi Heard you on the Bookclub programme last week. I think you mentioned that you were writing or had finished the next book in the Saxon Stories. Any ideas when it'll be out. Really looking forward to it. Does Uhtred get back to Northumbria... Best Andy

I was a die hard Alexander Kent fan. I must have read his Bolitho series at least three times. Then I found some of the Sharpe's Rifles. What Kent does for the Royal Navy you do for the Army. So far all the Sharpe's Rifles have been read, along with the Saxon Tales, Quest for the Grail, and I am now starting the Warlord series. My only question is about the Saxon Tales, is there to be more?? Thanks Marc

Hello, I am a huge fan of your Saxon stories and other novels. I was just curious as to when you plan on having the latest installment to come out? James

Hi, I enjoyed the Saxon Stories a lot. Unfortunately I just finished the Sword Song. Will there be a following novel with Uhtred? If yes when will it be available? Best regards from Germany, Benedikt

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I am wondering if your going to wright another saxon book. Because when you left off from the Sword Song it sort of never had an ending. sincerely, Nicholas Poole

Are there any more books about in the Saxon series? How does Uhtred regain his castle in Northumdria? Jack Howard

Many thanks for your books they continue to amaze, enlighten and entertain me. I Heard a program on radio 4 today 05.02.2009 where it was mentioned that there is a 5th book in the Saxon series, but I can't find any mention of it. Has it been released or is there a definite title that I can look out for. Very many thanks for the hundreds of hours of enjoyment David

Hello, my name is Daniel, and I must be one of your number one fans. I have read and re-read almost all your novels, I am just in the middle of Stonehenge (loving it of course) and wanting to begin the Sharpe tales (or Starbuck Chronicles not sure yet because the Sharpe tales will take a while), and it seems the more I read your novels the better they get. I started when I was in high school reading your books beginning with the Warlord Chronicles (falling in love since Arthur was one of my favorite childhood tales) then to the Saxon (owning signature 1st editions), Grail Quests, and some of your shorter ones. I had many questions for you but it seems like they are on many other minds too, and most have been answered. I live in Canada and was wondering if we receive US or UK versions of your work (might even be both)

and I was also wondering if you'll write other books about Neolithic, or any era around then (because so far I have not finished Stonehenge and would never like to, like I said your stories just keep getting better). I thank you for wasting your time to answering my silly questions (you must be a busy man and I feel like Im interrupting Uhtreds journey) and also, thank you, for creating some of the most spectacular stories I have ever read. Yours truly, Daniel.

I have read several of your books and enjoyed them - the Warlord Chronicles, the four (so far) set in the time of Alfred the Great, and a few of the Sharpe series. What first surprised me about the Sharpe books was the number of Spurs players of the 1960's and 70's that appeared - Knowles, Weller and Ardiles - and there were probably several others I missed before the 'penny dropped'. However, what really surprised me was the appearance of one John Rymer of Waltham Abbey. Now I remember John Rymer as a burly, medium-fast opening bowler for the Waltham Abbey Royal British Legion cricket club! And I remember the same team had a dark haired wicket keeper by the name of Bert Cornwell! - must be a relation. I guess you would have been growing up in Waltham Abbey during the 1960's - just as I was. It's a long way from Waltham Abbey in the 1960's to California today - you've done well! Regards, Robert Dickie (ex-opening bat for ERDE/PERME cricket club).

Hello Mr. Cornwell, First off, I'd like to say that I JUST finished Agincourt and was absolutely thrilled with it. Of your books that I've read (Saxon Stories, Grail Quest, Warlord Chronicles, Stonehenge, and Agincourt), I'm still absolutely in love with the Arthur stories. They are without a doubt your best books to date, though I have yet to read any of the Sharpe series. The reason I'm writing is to ask you just a few questions. My first question: Are you planning more books for the Saxon Stories? I feel like there is still a lot of ground to cover and loose ends to tie up with those books and would love a chance to devour another book!

My second question: Where do you find all of your historical information? I'm currently working on my Bachelor's degree in education (with the hopes to follow it up with a Master's in History), but I'm overwhelmed by the sheer number of books on any subject. I love medieval history and want to learn more about it. Are there certain authors that gravitate towards? I realize you're a busy man, so there's no rush. I just figured I would write and let you know how much I enjoy your books and ask you those few questions. Have a great night! - Rob Hammond