Your Questions

hi love the story of Sharpe, just got a copy of Sharpe's Story, and wanted to ask, why did you enlist him first in the 33rd, and from Yorkshire? thank you, Paul Smith

Hello, having got hooked on Sharpe from the very start I never imagined you would surpass these stories, but the Arthur books blew me away. Not Arthur but Derfel,so I wanted to know if Derfel will ever be back? thanks for the pleasure,kindest regards Karl

Dear Bernard, Having just finished the Arthur trilogy for what must have been the third or fourth time, I would like to add my thanks to those of countless others for the original and riveting Arthurian Saga you have created. Upon finishing Excalibur once more I was reminded of a question that I have always yearned to hear answered: What happens to Derfel in the wake of that final battle at Camlann? Not just Derfel but Ceinwyn, Sansum, Nimue and indeed the last British kingdoms. The story of his journey from that bloody beach to the cold, lonely cell in Dinnewrac has always taunted me by its absence and i was wondering if you will ever pen such an epilogue? Not wishing to weary your ears with the praise that you have heard countless times over, I wish to extend my very deep and personal thanks for the enjoyment and escape you have offered me across your many different series. Many Thanks, Jim

Dear Bernard,like so many others I became a big fan of yours by first reading Sharpe.Over the years I have read most of your other historical novels. But only last week did I first read one of you thrillers Sealord. I really enjoyed it and see that there are five of them. Does John Rossendale feature in them all? and is there an order in which best to read them? Us fans are always going on about Sharpe,Uhtred,Derfel,Thomas and Starbuck but rarely do I hear of this great character Rossendale. He and the story remind me of a modern day Kit, Campion's father from A crowning Mercy.Which incidentally I believe would make a wonderful film.

Finally with Sealord being set in the present and you being a keen sailor,how much of Bernard Cornwell is John Rossendale? Kind regards Nicholas Horton.

dear Mr Cornwell, my name is Christian, I'm from Germany and I' m a big fan of your books. I' ve read all books of the Grail quest, and so far all of the saxon stories, also the first one of the arthur books. They are real page turners. I' ve got two questions.first, will there be more parts of the saxon stories, or is sword song the last one? I don't hope so.and second,will be Azincourt also published in Germany? I hope to hear from you soon. best regards and greetings from Germany, Christian

Hi Mr Cornwell, Azincourt. Half way through it and what a cracking read. Well done, again! You are often described as a best selling author (and no wonder) but could you tell me at what point a book becomes a best seller? For example, does it have to surpass a defined number of copies sold or is it just one of the best selling published books in a given period? Many thanks and good luck with the next Uhtred. Kind Regards Tony

I am very interested in the histories you talk about in the Warlord chronicles (the author's note). Along with the modern "critics" of Arthur, where do you find them? I realize that there is not a building somewhere with two-hundred men writing critiques of Arthurian legend, but a push in the right direction would be much appreciated. Thanks. Michael Cook

Thanks for the answer to my last question about Thomas of H becoming "landed gentry". You said you hadn't written the books. Do you plan to? David Eric Coote

Mr B. Cornwell, Unfortunately I have no idea how to ask a question in the questions section so I hope it's not a complete bother to do so here. I first 'met' Richard Sharpe because of Sean Bean. I've loved about every book you wrote since then (haven't read each and every one yet ^_^). My question is: my latest order in books (last part of the Grail Quest and Sharpe's fury) have come in a different size. Do you have any influence in that because it's kind of annoying to have a beautiful set on the shelf and two of them sticking out..... Thank you for your time, Best regards, Janneke.

dear Bernard, I'm a massive fan of your books, there isn't one that I havn't loved. But my question to you is what do you enjoy reading when you are relaxing?
Barry Wesson

Azincourt is an enthralling work.Are there any existing records of the actual cruelties that were ventilated upon those archers at Soissons because, if true ,the present French comments about our cruelties at Agincourt can be contrasted with those.I would love to see you tackle Marston Moor ,Stamford Bridge and Towton in 1461,which were all decisive battles in different ways fought within a short radius of York.Do you do all your own research such as the fascinating details about the longbow ? Many Thanks Tony.