Your Questions

Dear Mr Cornwell I am a student from Germany and once fell over your Saxon stories. To me they are really the best historical novels I have read so far. I even started to read the English once and was impressed how easily understandable they were to me. Some friends of mine were also introduced and it was said that your books are just amazing. We all are in Dark Age reenactment and and especially enjoy the fights and battles which seem very authentic to us...like my friend I hope to stand in a shield wall quite soon. Now one last question do you have the aim to have movies made from The Saxon Stories? Because I think the theme you use in this books is quite fresh and unused. With friendly greetings Eike Neininger

Since reading A Crowning Glory and Fallen Angels twenty years ago I have been searching for the final book in what I thought was to be a trilogy. Am I mistaken? I have also read (and, of course, enjoyed) Coat of Arms but this isn't the third book...is it? Incidentally, I read all your sea-going thrillers and loaned them to a friend. I wish I hadn't as I want to read them again! Living in France our local biblioteque doesn't stock them and at the moment buying new copies isn't possible. Ah, well, they say never lend money, umbrellas or books! Thank you for many hours of pleasurably reading.
Kay Feltham

Dear Bernard, Having read the Sharpe series back to back more times than I can remember, and the Starbuck Chronicles almost as often, my only criticism is that you can't write them fast enough! Sharpe in particular has given me years of enjoyment and I am eternally grateful. In search of other series to keep me occupied between Sharpe releases I have come across some gems (such as John Wilcox's Simon Fonthill series, Gary Douglas Kilworth's Crimea series to name a couple) but I have not as yet come across a similarly exciting First World War series. I wondered if you could make any suggestions or, even better, had any plans to write a WW1 story? Kind Regards, J Willison

Based primarily on your dust jacket recommendation I just finished reading the first three books in Simon Scarrows' "Eagle" series. Contrary to your "concern", you don't need to worry about competition from this guy. You eat his lunch. Having said that, what's going on with Uhtred? I'm salivating for the next installment. Stuart Carter

Dear Bernard first of all I would like to say thanks. I have always struggled with basic reading and writing. Recently I listened to a talking book of Vagabond. Since then with a lot of patience from girlfriend I have now read the whole grail series and the saxon stories. I now have a love for reading that I never thought possible. Thank you for writing these books. Due to this I now have a new found confidence and am currently in the process of starting my own business. One last point, do you have any idea when the Saxon stories might continue? I have just finished Sword Song and can't wait to see will happen next. kind regards and gratitude, Russell Pollard

When could we expect the next book in the Saxon Stories? Bucky Smith

The "Sword Song" was available in Norway now, I have enjoyed reading it! Looking forward to the next Saxon book, when do you think it will be available in pocketbook? Do you know if your "Sharpe" novels are available here in Norway? Many seems to enjoy reading it, I would like like to join them!Halstein

First let me say that I thoroughly enjoy reading your books. I enjoy your weaving of fictional story telling into factual events. It is a wonderful way to achieve a more in depth perspective of history. In your copious free time, have you pondered applying the same story telling gift to other historical military campaigns?
Chris Randolph

Hi Bernard Finished Azincourt - brilliant, Is it just a one off story with Nick Hook? Now waiting for your next book, guess its not a Starbuck, so what can I expect up next? Thank you for your time, Antony

Dear Mr Cornwell, thank you for all your wonderful books. I am a danish/german guy with great interest in European history. I have read your grail quest and all saxon stories so far. I have 2 questions:

1- When is the next book of the saxon stories coming (after Sword Song)?

2- I have been waiting for Sword Song in german for over a year. It has not come yet. So I have read it in english. Also great. I know that you don't organise the outcoming in the german market but do you know why Sword Song takes so long compared to your other books? I am looking forward to your next books. Kind regards, Boris

I am just writing to say that I have just finished Azincourt and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Will you be writing any more on Nick Hook or is the book intended to be a 'stand alone'? Cheers, Leigh

Hello. I am a Brazilian fan. Your stories are really amazing, profound and rich. And your battles are beautiful. Of course, I have no adjectives for you that you have not heard before. When will we have a continuation for the Saxon Stories? Don't you think about making stories for a electronic game? I am sure many people would like to make a game about your stories. A medieval story or a Victorian story. With battles, decisions and with A good story". Thanks for reading my mail. Felipe Rezende Crispi