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
No plans for a movie at the moment.
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
You are correct! Sharpe's Havoc does come before Sharpe's Eagle - sorry for the typo!
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
I do hope to get back to Starbuck at some point.
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
I have considered a sequel to Gallows Thief, but I'm not sure when I might get the time to write it.
My question: is Uhtred a moral character? Context: When I read Suite Francais and saw Kill Bill.....I appreciated that both are extremely well crafted and riveting.....however, on reflection I realized their frame of reference is utterly devoid of morality....no character striving to be or become a moral person. When I mentioned to my son that your books represent an excellent example/resurgence of "post modern" ideas in the sense that novels represent characters struggling and succeeding in struggling with moral issues, he pointed out that Uhtred has acted in clearly unmoral ways (i.e. murdering a priest). I still think Uhtred is a moral character, albeit flawed and struggling as we all are. Any comments or thoughts? Paul Slobodian
So far as I know only one man was without sin (and look what happened to him). Yes, Uhtred is moral, though his morals are often stretched, are self-constructed and maybe not always admirable. He might well look at you with some surprise if you told him that killing the priest was an immoral act. Why? Because the man was a priest? Did that privilege him? Maybe. but Uhtred didn't think so (oh dear, I'm writing towards another priest murder right now in the fifth book and I do hope you're not going to trouble Uhtred's conscience or the whole plot falls apart). Uhtred is many things, and I'll agree he's ruthless, and sometimes unthinking, but he's also loyal and he has an idea of what constitutes the greater good, and it's that idea he serves (and in the pursuit of which he killed the priest, though I fear the next murder is just blind rage, which is okay, because conscience is soluble in rage and alcohol). Yes, he's moral!
First I would like to say that I enjoy the Sharpe series very much and reread all the books often. I also enjoyed reading the Grail Quest series. I don't know if this constitutes a story idea or not, but I would love to see Sharpe made a generational series. I would like to see the adventures of Sharpe's and Harper's descendants in later periods such as WW I & II and other British conflicts. I am not aware enough of British history to know which conflicts might be appropriate. As I have no pretensions of being a writer you need not worry about me crying about "stolen ideas". Michael Clar
I have no plans to write about WWI or WWII, but you may be interested in reading the Starbuck series as you will find one of Sharpe's descendants there.
Hi Bernard Just finished reading Azincourt,a brilliant read as per usual. I was wondering if you had ever thought of writing a series on the Roman Invasion of Britain. I ask this as I live in Towcester which as you know was the Roman garrison town of Lactodorum situated on Watling Street. I think you referenced Lactodorum in one of the Arthur books? As a local resident I am proud of the part my Town played in the history of Britain and would love to see it come alive in one your books. Keep up the good work. Regards Peter PS Please,please bring back Starbuck
I really don't want to write the Roman period . . . I love it! I want to read other writers' versions, not my own
Mr Cornwell, I've read every one of your book's and wait anxiously for each new release. Why is there a 3 month delay before the new books are released in the USA? I look forward to many more of your excellent stories. Thanks, Bob from Illinois
Occasionally my books are released in the UK and the US at the same time; but recently the US publisher has decided January is a better time - and the decision is up to the publisher.
Waiting in anticipation of the next book of the Saxon series; when will it be out?? Have you given it a title yet??
DianePlease Mr. Cornwell make the publisher release the 5th Saxon story in the US at the same time its released in the UK. I have been waiting forever to see where Uhtred will end up.
StuartWell where would i start? The boo i have read are as follows: The Arthur Books, The Saxon Stories, Stormchild, Fallen Angels and am working my way through Sharpe as i type but what i am looking for is any info about when the next book in the Saxon series will be out, i check every 3 months but no joy can you give us a hint as to if you are going to finish the Saxon stories and if Uhtred will get his home back in Bambrough? It would be just GREAT to know you are working on it. Many thanks for all the happy hour of reading and with many more to come. Allan
I was recently introduced to your books,The Last Kingdom, The Pale Horseman,The Lords of the North and Sword Song, Wow i have never read a more binding series the question is- when are the next one being published that follows on Sword Song.My son's and i can't wait to read it. Mark Fourie
Hi Bernard. I have just finished reading the Saxon stories for the 2nd time and enjoyed them just as much as the first time around. When can we expect more of Uhtreds story?
Mike Patten
WOW!.....I love Historical books and yours are the best.....I have read the The Arthur series...and....wellit beats...all the others.also just finished,,,Sword Song....and it left me wit a profound 'duh'///are you planing to write a fifth book in the series your ending left me looking for more....and I hope you will gives more of.........'Serpant/Tongues' owner thank you.....oh I lived in Mass.for most of my life,my in-laws lived on the Vineyard..you picked a beautiful place to live and work...good luck Daniel Theodore Port Orange Fla.
Dear Sir I have read the entire Sharpe series of books and enjoyed them very much. In addition I have read the 4 books of the Saxon Series. My question is "are you intending to write any additional books to this series as I have enjoyed the first four?" Thanks you. Regards Duncan
I am working on the next book of the Saxon stories - no title yet! But I do hope to have it ready for publication in the UK in October 2009 (most likely January 2010 in the US, but maybe the publisher will change that?).
Mr Cornwell, please, who are your favorite authors to read? Who inspires you?
Candice Chrestman
My favourite authors? George MacDonald Fraser, John Sandford, Dennis Lehane, John Connolly, plus lots of others....