Your Questions

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Hi Bernard I have read all of your books and notice Devon features quite a lot. I live near the exe and have been glad to see Topsham and Dawlish mentioned on occasion. I also read a previous question which said you kept a boat of Starcross. I just wondered what connection you had with the area? What was your local pub? Also if you manage to get your boat under the railway bridge at Starcross/Cockwood try the mussels in the Anchor Inn which is on the harbour, you wont be disappointed. Looking forward to the next book. Best wishes, Neil

Submitted December 9, 2008

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I grew up on the Essex coast, all creeks and misted dawns, and it was very easy to imagine the longships creeping in from the sea. We lived at Oxton House, just above Kenton, for three years, and we fished endlessly for mackerel. I loved that part of Devon - drank at the Anchor.

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Hello Mr Cornwell, I first have to say that you did a brilliant job on Azincourt, maybe your best yet which is saying something. I will not mention the subject of Sharpe's father again, rather I will leave it for you to reveal in your own good time. Just a question concerning Sharpe; will he ever meet Captain Joel Chase again? Oh, and when Sharpe finally hangs up his sword can we please have some more Nate Starbuck. Thanks, Andrew Mathison.

Submitted December 9, 2008

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I like Capt. Joel Chase - maybe we will see him again!

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, First, let me say I'm a big fan. I've read the Arthur books, the Grail Quest, Stonehenge and the Saxon Stories, and loved them all. But I have a question. Uhtred from the Saxon Stories likes to say "Wyrd bi ful aræd", meaning "fate is inexorable". Which language is this? Thanks, Pedro PS: Can't wait for the next Saxon book!

Submitted December 9, 2008

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English! But the English spoken in Uhtred's time, which these days we call Old English. But it is still English. The quotation is from an Old English poem, 'The Wanderer' . . . and I've known of the poem (a bleak thing) for over forty years now.

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Are we to see Mr Sharpe appear again or should he be 'put to bed', as it may be possible that a new 'subject' would not be feasible?
John & Pauline Fox

Submitted December 9, 2008

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There will be more Sharpe!

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I am curious as to when a book on the American Revolution is due. I read on the website a year ago that one was underway> can you please comment on its future? And when will there be a new Sharpe title? Thank you for bringing history to life and giving me a better impression and feel for places that I have not had the good fortune to visit. All the Best! Terry Martin

Submitted December 9, 2008

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I can't say too much, but I think I may write it within the next year or two. And a new Sharpe is even further in the future.

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I am a great fan of your novels and have read them all so far. Although I love the Sharpe series, I am also disappointed that you have not finished the Starbuck Chronicles which I feel was some of the best writing that you have done so far! Will you ever get round to completing them ? - I sure hope so - they are a great set of books. regards, Robert Snowden Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Submitted December 9, 2008

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I hope so too!

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hey, I am a massive fan of all your books (though I must say Sharpe's Eagle is best!) Do you think you could suggest some other authors with which to extend my library? N.B. I am also a big fan of Conn Iggulden so authors in the same kind of genre would be appreciated. Nick Rounding

Submitted December 9, 2008

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Take a look at the Reading Club pages of this website for loads of great recommendations.

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I have seen Sharpe's Peril, when are we going to see the book? Regards F.Pippard

Submitted December 8, 2008

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There is no book with the title 'Sharpe's Peril' - and no plans for one. The story was written by scriptwriters for the film.

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Dear Mr. Cornwell, I have quite enjoyed your "Thrillers" series. Any plans to write more in this area? Take Care, Sean

Submitted December 8, 2008

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I'm glad you've enjoyed them! No plans for more anytime soon...perhaps when I retire I'll write another!

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I was interested to know whether you have based the character Richard Sharpe on an existing person from History or whether everything about him is fictional? Hope you can get back to me, thank you for your time.
Stephen Cordery

Submitted December 3, 2008

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Sharpe is wholly from my imagination!