Your Questions

what happened to the gold in the dungeon of the gateway of god? Simon

Dear Sir, First of all I hope that you are in good health and enjoying the beautiful New England scenery. I can't express to what extent I enjoy your work. Over the last year I have read the entirety of the Sharpe novels as well as the Warlord Chronicles and the Saxon Tales. It is difficult to pick a favorite between Sharpe, Derfel and Uhtred since all protagonists are honorable warriors with an unwavering conscience and respect for karma. My opinion is that the Saxon tales must be considered as some of your greatest work as a historical novelist. More so than any of your other series, I am entranced into a world before my time, finding myself in awe of the barbaric brutality and virtue of Uhtred. By itself, the Scandinavian invasion of Britain is a remarkable period but you manage to make it almost mythical. Without realizing it, Uhtred is so many things that merit love, respect and fear. He is a fearless leader, a savage fighter, a great instructor of war who is heralded by his men and other unknown soldiers. His reputation definitely precedes him as Alfred's murderous "guard dog." However, he is also a loving father, husband and friend who shows compassion in a world of terror. He is a hero...or god as he believes he will become in his pagan heaven. I am eagerly awaiting the next volume of this magnificent series. When is the next Saxon Tale due? I recall hearing that it is scheduled for 2009. Is this still the case? Best Regards and with great admiration, Charles J. Millet

Bernard, Thank you for bringing me weeks worth of enjoyment reading your books. As a college student, one of your books has inspired a paper of mine, primarily focusing on Chivalry as displayed by Geoffroi de Charny and at the Battle of Poitiers. At the beginning of Archer's Tale, you quote King Jean II of France, before even starting the prologue. I was hoping you could point me to where this quote is from, as while I have come to rely on the accuracy of your research, I fear The Archer's Tale cannot be cited as a primary source for my paper. Thank you greatly, Theo

Mr Cornwell, I was pleased to just notice that you said the warlord chronicles were your favorites because they are also mine. I have to admit that I have always been somewhat of a reader but when a friend of mine told me about Authur, Derfel and Owain; and I began to read that trilogy - I was hooked. I just finished the saxon tales and found those very good as well. I have a humble request, The battles scenes in your books (especially the champion vs. champion scenes) are awesome. And as a fan of Mr Howard Conan, I think you would be able to weave an excellent story and make Conan come alive better than anyone else has done. Just something to think about. I appreciate your books very much and hope there will be another to the saxon tales. I have never raced home to get to my book until I got turned on to Bernard Cornwell's heroes. Thank you. Sean Hester

Hi Bernard, Big fan I've been trying to find Gawilghur on google earth but can't seem to. Any advice? PS I'm an English expat (escapee?) organically farming olives in Crete. Read and re-read the Sharps on the groves when I should be working! Blog at www.saintspiridon.com (last page). Thanks for all the pleasure you've given me and my family! Pete.

Mr. Cornwell, pardon if this looks like a repeated question....I know some of us here have asked about an unabridged recording of Uhtred's latest adventures and whether it would be Tom Sellwood doing the reading... Well, there is an unabridged recording out there, but it is not by Tom Sellwood and I don't think it is available in CD form. (At least I have not found it ANYWHERE for sale) RUMOR has it that Tom Sellwood will indeed come back to read Sword Song for us, as he has the other three books. Is this true? I know you are somewhat detached from that end of the publishing, but maybe you could put the question out there when you have some time? (By the way, if you have not heard Mr. Sellwood put Uhtred's words to life, you have GREATLY missed out. I am positive you would be thrilled!) He has done an astounding job with the first three books. Just amazing. Thanks for your patience.

Uhtred tells us that the Danes love their stories to be embellished and exaggerated...are we to assume, in his love of the Danes, that Uhtred too might be exaggerating to us as he tells the story of his life?

James J

I would like to know if your book Azincourt has ,or is going to be translated into French? While I am in contact with you, have any of your books been tranlated into French? I am a fan. I look forward to hearing from you Bill Henderson

Hi Bernard, I'm currently scratching together a historical novel. It's fun but hard work. Would it be possible for you to recommend where I could get details of field artillery, how it was set up and fired etc for the period of the late seventeenth century. I'm reading Trafalgar at the moment. Your maritime details for the Calliope etc are very impressive. What source did you use for that research? Regards Willie

Dear Bernard: Finished Azincourt. Outstanding as always. With Nick Hook, you've created another character that we, your loyal readers, want more of. Damn! Now, Uhtred, Sharpie, Thomas and of course Starbuck, have someone else to compete with for your attention. I'm afraid poor Nate will never get marching again. Thankfully, Uhtred is on the move! On a more serious note: Do you have any idea when (or if) Peril will be shown here in the States? Best wishes, long health and keep writing! Scott