Your Questions

Did you write any books with a character named Alrick? Alrick Pivaral

When will the next book in the Saxon series be published? Denis Barnes

Mr. Cornwell, I really like your Saxon series and was wondering if the series was over, or if there was going to be another book. All of your books are great and I thank you for the effort you put into the historical accuracy of your books. Have a great day. Lee Richards

I really want to say thank you for writing the wonderful Saxon stories, I discovered them only 3 weeks ago and have since eagerly devoured all four books. I can not express how much I have loved them and how much joy they have given me. I am thrilled to learn that you are at this moment writing a 5th adventure in this glorious series and I long for October when I will be reunited with my hero Uhtred. I want to ask if you have any idea how many more story's you will pen in this series, I am praying that book 5 will not be the end of Uhtred's adventures, I feel that he has many more battles to fight. Am I correct? Many thanks for reading this Mr Cornwell, I eagerly await your response. Yours Sincerely Elaine

Hi Bernard, I first heard of you, not through the Sharpe series, but because of your Saxon Stories. I picked up The Pale Horseman and was immediately captivated by Uhtred's story so went back and read from the start of the series! So, first of all, thank you for what has become my favourite book series. When does the next instalment of the series come out? I can hardly wait. Also, well done with Azincourt. Another masterpiece. Yours sincerely, Andy MacKenzie

Dear all, I come from Germany and I want to know - Comes a fifth book from Uthred von Bebbanburg, the next story after sword song (Schwertgesang). The book is very very good and I think / hope the story doesn't end with the 4th book. regards Thomas

Dear Mr Cornwell, I have just finished reading Azincourt. Bravo! Congratulations on yet another wonderful book. I am currently very busy writing up my Ph.D. thesis (I am an entomologist) and I'm sure my supervisor would be extremely peeved if he knew I spent so much time reading historical fiction, but your novels provide a much needed distraction from the long slog of my doctoral march. Thank you. Kind regards, Sam P.S. When can we expect the next adventure of our Saxon hero, Uthred? I am itching for the next installment!

Hi. I believe your a historical genius. I'm in the process of writing a book for I'm planning on being an author to but that's not why i contacted you. I was wondering if you were going to write another Saxon book.
Josh Prichard

Hello Mr. Cornwell, yesterday I finished reading 'Sword Song'. I enjoyed 'The Saxon Stories' very much, every single book. When I started reading 'Sword Song', I thought that this would be the last book of the series and that Uhtred will have conquered Bebbanburg by the end of the book. There was no hint that the story will end in a fifth book. When will this fifth book be published? Regards

Patrick Shillinger

Mr. Cornwell i read the Saxon stories and i wish u can tell me when the 5 book is will be ready? thank you

Pedro Castro

Dear Mr. Cornwell, my Name is Jochen and i come from Germany, i like your Book's very well. Normally i need 5-9 Days to read a book. So well, now i already read all my Saxon Stories Books. Can you tell me in which year a new Episode of Uhtred is coming? Thanks at all for this great Books. best regards Jochen

Hello Mr Cornwell I have just finished reading your Saxon Series of novels and i really enjoyed them and loved the character Uhtred and wondered if you might be continuing the series or the character.

Paul Stephenson

Hi Bernard, I'm gradually going through all your books and I've just finished Sword Song in the Alfred series. Your web site says a fifth is under construction but have you any idea yet when it will be in the shops (in the UK)? I'm really looking forward to reading it. Regards, Norma

Hello Mr. Cornwell - I'm not usually given to making comments about things I read but I'm making an exception. I last year read the Grail Quest series and found the novels very enjoyable. This was my first exposure to your work. I've now undertaken the Saxon Stories and just finished "Lords of the North." What prompts my comment is the scene involving the taking of Dunholm. I found this to be one of the most exciting battle scenes I've ever read in any genre. Your usual attention to detail was beautifully augmented with a variety of twists and turns that left some of the outcome in doubt until the tremendously dramatic climax of the scene involving the characters Thyra and Beocca, which I found quite moving and unexpected. Thanks so very much for your excellent writing. Onward now to "Sword Song." Will there be more after this?
Tom Pitts

Mr Cornwell, I am a fan. My research indicates that my ancestor, Nicholas de Peshale of Staffordshire, "fought at Agincourt." Is there a web site where I can check the muster roll of the battle to verify this claim? Nicholas was the father of sir Hugh de Peshale who was knighted in 1485 by Henry VII for valor at the battle of Bosworth Field. Thank you Jonas E. Parshall.

I have only a question - in your Arthur series, you have Nimue say there are 3 wounds to be gained - to the body, heart & mind. It's a great piece. Did you make that up, or is there a precedence for that?
Rich Jewett

I also have written a series (adventure fiction). Since Agents hate fiction these days (can't sell such), how will I ever get someone to publish my novels if I won't self-publish?
Gary Towner

Hello again, really enjoy your books. I also read a lot of fantasy books by Terry Brooks, Raymond E Feist, Chris Bunch amongst others. Have you ever thought about writing a purely fantasy novel making your own world and characters? Mark Spooner

I just finished your novel " Agincourt ". What a wonderful read ! Please consider a writing novel based on CULLODEN. Only you could do the subject justice. Scotland could use a little push to independence. Thank You, Donald Macdonald

Mr. Cornwell, I am an aspiring author and I happen to be an avid reader of your work. I am obsessed with medieval history and especially anything to do with Vikings and their history. Knowing of my interests, my husband picked up The Last Kingdom and brought it home for me to read. I went out the very next day and bought the rest of the series. It killed me to wait for Sword Song. Since then, I have gone on to read your Arthur Books, The Grail Quest series and Gallows Thief. I have recently ordered The Starbuck Chronicles and plan to start reading them very soon. Even knowing I might have to wait some time for the others to follow. I think your work is amazingly talented. I hope I can be half as good as you are someday. I have read several authors in several different genres and none of them move me the way your work does. I also happen to be very interested in William the Conquerer. Does he interest you? Do you have any plans to write about him? Tricia Leigh Wood

Hello, in printing & searching your titles did not find "Killer's Wake" listed. Is this truly your book? We like it. Does it belong within the 'Other Books'? Is this a series yet to expand? Thank you for making a moment for us:8-)) We think/hope we are catching up reading all of your titles. Take it Gently, Nina

The First Burmese War was from 1823 to 1826. This was shortly after the period of Sharpe's Devil. Any chance of Sharpe's participation in that war? Allen Zeichik