Your Questions

Dear Mr Cornwell, i'm italian guy,my name is Fabrizio i think your books are wonderful especially the Uhtred's story.I hope to see that on the cinema,do you know if any adaptation is in program?? thanks for your work. Fabrizio Fiorani

Dear Bernard Now you have finished Azincourt which don't get me wrong I loved and would certainly be more than eager for more tales of Nick Hook but I was wondering if we will ever see Nathaniel Starbuck again. I know you have said you will get to Starbuck in the future but The Last Book was in 1995 and its now 2008 and unlike the Sharpe novels there is a lot of storylines left very open ended and would be a shame if you ignored it for much longer. For instance in Bloody Ground it seemed to suggest Lyman might use Adams death by southern bushwackers to subvert Washington Falcouner?? And will Starbuck ever get his hands on Billy Blythe or discover Delenays treachery etc etc ??????. Its more a rather faint request from a long suffering with out hope Starbuck fan (I am willing to bet there is more of us out there who feel the same way) So while more series and more books are fun and will always be read please get back to Starbuck even if it was just 1 short story book about Appomatox and the rest was left for the reader to fill in the blanks.(Though Chancellorsville/Gettysburg/Chickamauga and the epic Grant/Lee Overland campaign would be fascinating to read about Starbuck there. Just some closure so its done because while there are gaps of battles like Albuera or Burgos in Sharpe's campaigns there is a story closure he ends up happy ever after in France with Lucille. Starbuck does not have that. You have said your next book is about Uhtred but please please consider Starbuck Anyway thank you for your time Yours sincerely Geraint

thank you for all the entertainment as well as education you have given me over the years.i thought the book a crowning mercy that you co-wrote with miss Cornwell was top notch.i read all your work,I'm wondering when will Starbuck ride again. again thank-you for the joy and education you have brought me over the years. Brian Falk

Hello Mr.Cornwell - I have only in the recent past discovered Starbuck, I have now read all that have so far been written, please when will Starbuck appear again? I have read all of Sharpe and am looking forward to Sharpe's peril on TV, but please may we have more Starbuck? Regards, Pat Farnsworth

I'm a big fan of your Saxon books. And I read you're making more but not for a while. I'm looking for more viking books like yours. can you name some? Michael Eudy

I have now read most of your books and have enjoyed then immensely. Can you recommend other authors with your style of writing either in historical fiction or fantasy? Stephen Davis

Hello Mr Cornwell, I'm currently enjoying Azincourt and from what I've read so far it's fantastic. This isn't really related to your books but I read recently that you are a rugby fan. Being a keen player myself I was wondering if you played at all in your youth and if so in what position? Also do you not find it difficult to follow rugby over in the US? Thanks for all your fantastic stories...keep up the good work!
James Allsopp

I note that you intend to write a novel covering aspects of the "american war of independence". If memory serves me right, that was one of the few wars we didn't actually win. I suppose it was a draw as we kept Canada. I very much prefer to read about British/English victories. There are many to chose from, as I'm sure you are aware. Why not write about one of those, or are the American authorities forcing you to write about this unfortunate episode of British military history as some condition of residency in their country. If so, I feel they must be punished. Perhaps we should burn their "White House", again. Michael

I have so enjoyed reading The Saxon Stories I think they are wonderful. Is there going to be a fifth book? If so when? If not I'll say thank you so much for writing the four you have written and I will re read them, I will do this any way. Again thank you.
Gill Bradley

I have just finished reading 'Sword Song' - now this series could go on and on, so please don't stop. I find they compliment Tim Severin's 'Viking' stories very nicely. If you could introduce an Anglo-British character with the name Thomas, I and millions of others would be elated! Thanks for the stories, Paul.

A friend has recommended Azincourt, and I do intend to read it. However noting the number of novels you have written, which historical novel would you recommend I start with?
Neil Turner

Hi Bernard, I see a new Sharpe adventure is airing on ITV starting November 2nd, is this anything to do with you as it appears to be the first TV only Sharpe adventure and not based on any of your books? Did you have any input in it, will there be a book tie in? Cheers Phil.

Hi Bernard, I notice that you expect that number 5 of the Saxon series will be out in Oct'09. Do these deadlines frighten you? Do you ever wonder how you're going to meet them?? Also do you ever find that at lunch time one of your characters is alive and well, only to find by teatime to your utter surprise he/she has met their demise?? Or are your slayings more premeditated?? Thanks Bernard!! Willie from Ireland

Have read & re-read the Sharpe series, but you have one omission - there is nothing to complete the series, ie Richard's entry to the 95th Rifles! I know you do not accept suggestions for story lines, but surely the 95th Rifles is a logical progression after Waterloo in the Sharpe series.Should you decide on this, I can then rest easy and not anticipate another Sharpe saga, & be content with re-reads as & when. Have very (very) recently discovered how good the "early" (pre Sharpe/Starbuck period) Saxon/Arthur etc story-lines are. Please keep on writing, as once into a book of yours, I find your writing quite compulsive-hence the re-reading! Many, many thanks for introducing me to Richard Sharpe in 1981 Most sincerely - Jeff Huntingdon