Your Questions

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

Dear Bernard You have written a lot of novels yet I have noticed that only Redcoat and Sharpe's siege lightly touch on any of the Anglo/American wars. Indeed in Redcoat the Brits who want to win the war are nasty psychopaths and the Americans of course very saintly and in Siege even Sharpe doesn't seem to have a problem with any of Killicks men (None of whom are killed by Sharpe in battle or visa versa) who were deserters from the British army. I was curious if this was deliberate and reflected your own views or if it simply happened by accident

and whether you will ever write about the American revolution again from the British perspective like say the 1775 invasion of Canada or the war of 1812 at all in the future as an author who is half Canadian who lives in America you would seem ideally placed to write about all sides?????

On another note as someone who is based in the Northwest I wondered if any of the next Viking book will be set around there. There was the first siege of Chester after all and huge Viking settlements on the Wirral????? Yours sincerely Tony

P.S If you have not read it I can recommend The Confident Hope of a Miracle The true history of the Spanish Armada by Neil Hanson which is worth a read on whats now a rather forgotten subject in the UK (Have you ever thought of writing about it at all???) .

The next game in the totalwar series is Empire:Total War. I saw on one of their videos where they said they used the Sharpe's books and movies as reference. I was curious, did you provide any input for this game? I provided a link. It is the video on dueling. http://www.totalwar.com/empire/gallery/videos.php.

Scott Wendt

Dear Mr. Cornwell, First of all, I just wanted to say how much I enjoy reading your books. They are AMAZING! I started reading them when I was 14, and now I'm 15. After Sharpe's Tiger I couldn't stop reading them. I would finish one of them and immediately go pick up the next one. It was very sad when I finished the last book.:( I find it amazing that you started in the middle of the series and were able to go back and forward and fill in the gaps over time to create the series from start to finish. How do you keep track of all of your characters and their stories?

Also, I have read Rifleman Dodd, and he does reunite with his company at the end of the story, but I can't recall him reuniting with Sharpe and the rest of the gang. -Will .F. Lincoln NE, USA P.S.- My Dad is a big fan too!

Dear Mr Cornwell, Just finished Sharpe's Rifles and it was a great entry in the series. As much as I enjoy it, I would like to see Sharpe enjoy retirement. Perhaps just one more volume to finish the Starbuck Chronicles? English history is so rich, you could write about Robin Hood or the War of the Roses. Hope this doesn't sound like a left handed compliment, because I do enjoy all your books!
Michael Calkins

Love your writing! Are you aware of any works on the British/Canada & US War of 1812 that mirror your efforts with the Sharpe Series & the Starbuck Chronicles? I find that you 'teach' me history in a fashion that is enjoyable & entertaining; your works are tremendous!! Many thanks! ...John

Mr. Cornwell, I`m from Rio de Janeiro/Brazil. Sorry my poor English, but i think you will understand me. I`m just one of many fans you have in Brazil. I love all your books. Unfortunately the translation of them to Portuguese is slow. The Sharpe Books have only 7 (or 8) oh them in our language. I´am 38 years old (almost 39). I love medieval age, and want to make a tattoo with medieval theme. If possible, please, send to me medieval pictures of warriors and archers. English warriors and archers, of course. I love the British history. Why don´t you write pirates stories? Thanks a lot. Marco Antonio.

Hello Mr Cornwell This is my second attempt to write this email, the first produced an error code about half an hour ago, which I expect you will ignore unless it reoccurs. I enjoy your stories a great deal, listening to them while I drive. I see that another Audio Book listener has made a similar request .... I would really like to know where all the place names are: Towns, Rivers, Battlefields and Swamps, including how big they were in those days. A map with the audio book would help, as I understand you publish locational maps with each written book. But we really need the maps and information here on the website, please! Kind Regards and God Bless from Steve Jubb

Mr.Cornwell I am all caught up with your work and while waiting for new books I re-read Sharpe and Starbuck, they are my favorites.I have this feeling that I might be reading of the adventures of Sharpe's son Patrick. Is my crystal ball filled with a false cloud or is this a maybe? Thank you for your time Kevin