Your Questions

I read an interview with you some time ago and the story went that you started writing because you were living in America but could not work, however, as a writer you had no "immigration" issues. Is this true? The reason I ask is I followed the path laid out in that article and I now write for a living, though not fiction, primarily technical and copywriting but I thoroughly enjoy it all the same. Regards Karl Hindle London UK

Bernard, I am pleased to see you are in the UK at the end of this month. Are you likely to be giving any talks in the Midlands area on this visit? Thanks, Frank

Thank you so much for Azincourt. One of my favourite reads of all time. Is it a one off? Also will Coat of Arms be republished like the first two? Thanks for your time and your books!!! Thomas Agius Ferrante

Dear Bernard I am just writing to offer hearty congratulations on Azincourt. It was an excellent novel that I could not put down. I also hope its not the last we have seen of Nick Hook. But I do wonder since its been a few years if you will ever write another Musket novel and not simply of the Peninsular war which has been very well covered. I wondered if you have ever thought of the Jacobite Wars or of Dettingen the last time an English King led an army in the field? Yours sincerely, Tony

I an a huge fan of all your books particularly Sharpe and the Saxon stories - I have recently read Gallows Thief and wondered if you had any plans for further Rider Sandman novels? Thank you for many happy hours spent with your books. Graeme Park

: Dear Bernard, I have enjoyed reading so many of your books over the years, that they have re-ignited me interest in history, so thank you for that. I first became familiar with your work through Sharpe and must say they are all excellent yarns. However, when I read the Arthur trilogy I almost felt guilty as I enjoyed them even more than Sharpe, so I was pleased to see they were your favourites too. I know you have told Arthur's story and cannot add more to it, (and your interpretation of the legend was superb) but is there not another story here to be finished? What did Derfel do after the last battle and how did he come to serve the Church? May I ask what part of Essex you originate from? I'm from Brentwood myself and was pleased that you created the South Essex Regiment. Who knows, if I hadn't joined the RAF, I could have been marching around with Sharpe's Eagle in my cap badge! Best Regards, Mike

Hi ! When does the new book "Azincourt" coming up in German language ? I´m absolutely fan of the saxon stories and looking forward to the 4. story as well. Sincerely Alex Luckner P.S. I´m sorry for any mistakes in grammar or vocabulary

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I'm a book-seller from Germany and I love your entire books! Now I've got a little question about your new book "Azincourt". Do you have any information about the moment it's going to be published in German? Is there any German translated version existing? It would be a pleasure to get an answer from you!! Best wishes from Germany, Marco

I have an Irish writer in my family, James Plunkett Kelly, whom I have never met. Like most Irish Americans, I am interested in my family history. My question: Do you know of my cousin? He wrote the book, "Strumpet City." thanks Jim Mahaney Fairhaven, MA, USA

Dear Mr Cornwell, I am a massive fan of all your books,i loved reading the sharp novels,Excalibur,and vagabond. I have just finished reading sword song and i loved it. My Favourite books are the Saxon stories, manly because of the viking elements to the books. My mothers side of the family, are from the isle of Mann,(ellan vannin veg veen)which has a huge history of the viking ancestry. I was wondering, would there be any connections of the isle of Mann vikings,to Alfred the great?,If so would that have a effect lord Uhtred in his future battles? I am really looking forward to the next saxon novel, (Gura mie ayd)thank you. Dean Duffy

Dear Bernard, I have a comment or perhaps a question, and please correct me if I am wrong, but whilst reading the Arthurian saga I could not help linking Derfel Cadarn to Sir Bedevere. Is it not Bedevere who threw Excalibur into Dosemary Pool. Is not Derfel Sir Bedevere. Also, what do you think about the allusion that Massimo Manfredi makes about Excalibur being Ensis Caliburnis etc etc, i.e., the Calibean Sword of Julius Caesar. Excalibur is not at all an ancient Welsh or Celtic word. What do you think. Kind Regards.
Lucy