Your Questions

Hello Mr. Cornwell, I am wondering if you could publish somewhere on your website information related to the military chain of command at the time of the Sharpe books. For example, a Captain commands a company, a Lt. Col a battalion and a full Colonel commands a regiment, right (at least I think that is true today? I'm confused by the fact that Sharpe, as a Major, was given command of a regiment temporarily. Wouldn't it go to a Lt. Col first before it would go to a major? Obviously it is I who have the error but any information you can provide is appreciated. Sincerely, James Will, Saskatoon, Sk. Canada

Dear Sir, I am writing a history essay on the Battle of Waterloo and I have read your novels regarding the Napoleonic Wars and whilst I appreciate the Sharpe novels are fiction, they obviously are based on historic fact and I'd be very grateful if you could recommend some reference material which would assist with my essay. (I am actually writing on "Who won the battle of Waterloo?".) I am aware of Waterloo: Battle of the three Armies. In particular I am interested in establishing the delayed march of General Gneisenau, as my research to-date suggests that he turned the army in a direction towards the British, which sped up the Prussians, however your historical note suggests the march was organised in a way which ultimately delayed the arrival. Thank you for your time.
James Hampshire

Hi I'm about halfway thru the wonderful Sharpe series. I'd love to see one of the movies. Any plans to air them in the US again? Thanks and Happy Holidays! Ray Mathieu, Norton, Mass.

Bernard, I just want to say that you are brilliant, I've read all of your books (that have already been published in Brazil, and a couple of imported ones). It's just impossible to figure out how someone can write so many books, and still manage to write every one of them in such a unique and thrilling way; they are all unputdownables... Congratulations! I was also wondering if you have ever thought about writing about the ancient Greek or the Egyptians... I just love that time!! Best wishes, Felipe Gonzaga

Have you made a movie about Uhtred from your Saxon Tales. I loved the book series and think it would be great on film? Jung Shin

Just a comment regarding "Sharpe's Havoc" - it appears in the chronology (on the flyleaf of the book) as seated after "Sharpe's Eagle", but in the book Sharpe is still a Lieutenant and Wellesley has not yet arrived on the scene, so surely it must be timed before? The Battle of Talavera occurred between July 27 + 28, 1809, when Sharpe gained/confirmed his Captaincy, so I would reckon Sharpe's Havoc to be timed between March and May 1809..am I right? Best regards and many thanks for writing such a wonderful series. Graham Bradbury

Having just read all four of the Nathaniel Starbuck Chronicles and enjoyed every word, I would like to know if you have further novels on the Same character coming out anytime soon. I know the American Civil War went on for a further two or three years and I feel the reading public have been left hanging waiting to find out what will happen to him by the end of the Civil War, even if you kill him off at least it will be a proper ending to the saga. Thank you for taking the time to read this comment and may I wish you all the best for the coming Festive Season. Stephanie Gibbons

Dear Mr Cornwell, I've been a fan of your work for a few years now, and have just finished reading Gallows Thief. I was just wondering if there was any plans for another book featuring Rider Sandman? I thought he was an interesting character. Hope you have a good Christmas. Kind regards, Nathan Merry

Mr. Cornwell, When is Sword Song going to be released unabridged on CD. I thought it was coming out in fall 2008 but I can't find it anywhere. Thanks, William

Mr. Cornwell, greetings. I'm one of your fans who has yearned for an unabridged audio version of "Sword Song" performed by Tom Sellwood, and was very disappointed to hear that it is not to be. Tom IS Uhtred as far as I'm concerned. I don't suppose you know why Tom won't be Uhtred a fourth time, do you? That said, there has been an unabridged version of "Sword Song" from Recorded Books performed by Gerard Doyle available in the US (at least at the Volusia County Library in Florida!) for quite a while now. I've been waiting for Tom, but it looks like I'll be listening to Gerard. I know Gerard is an accomplished performer, but it just won't be the same. Thanks for listening. Art Shavatt

Mr Cornwell, I only just began reading your books early this year, starting with "The Last Kingdom" when I picked it up at the local library. I then proceeded to finish that series and am reading "Sharpe's Tiger" and "Rebel" at present and I believe I will be receiving "Azincourt" for Christmas. I am enjoying your works, and I have began to wonder, now that you have finished Azincourt, what series are you writing another book for at the present time? Thank You for your time, Sincerely Zachariah