Your Questions

Bernard, I want to sincerely thank you for your books. I'm a used bookstore bum that got lucky enough to have Sharpe's Tiger recommended to me a few years ago, and it has been a non stop journey ever since. Your books have opened me up to reading history I had overlooked, and really turned me toward reading historical fiction, other than the books of the old west (which I'd like to see you take a shot at, would be great). Do you have any plans to come to Canada any time soon? (Toronto would be great, you can sleep on my couch if you need a place to stay, hah!) Do you ever give seminars on writing historical fiction? Thanks again! Matt W. Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

I have read some of the comments, and am struck by the fact that several people claim to be your biggest fan. Let's get something straight right now. I'm you biggest fan! Got that? In Winter King, you describe at least one and perhaps several helmets as being decorated with horns, as in many a Viking movie. And yet I recall hearing many years ago (I'm almost as old as you!) that decorations like that were unlikely since they would easily catch a sword or axe blade. I realize Winter King is not "historical," but it has a sense of veracity about it, as do all your books. Care to comment on the helmets? Thanks, man. Keep it up. Frank Eskridge

Dear Bernard Noticed, from the Waterstones website that Saul David and Damien Lewis (and two other authors)will be debating Britains Greatest General on 30 October at Salisbury Guildhall. Would your vote be for Wellington? Or might you be tempted to vote for Marlbrough or perhaps Montgomery? Can I ask if you will be one of the other authors joining the debate as I am sure you would bring some valuable views to the debate. Best Wishes Steven Shaw

Have just finished "Azincourt" having got it just two days ago. Great story and thanks. One question - Thomas of Hookton (Grail Quest series)is mentioned as one who was an archer and went on to become lord of an estate, so how did this happen?

David Eric Coote

I have a question regarding the Sharpe series which has been bugging me for ages. I'm sure that when I borrowed one of the series from a library, it detailed Sharpe giving Harper his seven barrelled gun as a present. I now own the entire series and cannot find this anywhere! I'm sure I didn't dream I read it. Am I missing a chapter or pages from one of my books?!!
Paul Seymour

In the future, when the new Sharpe novels come out could your please include some storyline pertaining to Sharpe's children? Thanks
John Nobile

Hello Mr Cornwell. I'm writing to ask is there any chance of the Saxon stories being made into films. Because they have to be some of your best books and I thought they would make good films. If not who do you think would be best to play Uhtred? Thank you for all your fantastic books. Jack Way

Dear Bernard, I have just finished reading the last of the Sharpe novels Sharpe's Devil. Now that I have read all the Sharpe books I have a kind of emptiness in me, are you going to write anymore Sharpe books? if you are, maybe you could get Sharpe to go to America and help General Calvet out of a sticky situation and maybe Sharpe could drop in to Harper in his pub in Ireland on his way to America to get him to join him, and when in America meet up with his old enemy Captain Morris and also maybe meet up with Captain Killick. Thanks Rod

Mr Cornwell, after having enjoyed all of the Sharpe books (as well as your other novels) my interest in the peninsula war and Waterloo has increased. I recently wrote my dissertation on the battle of Waterloo and in my background research found out a little about Colquhoun Grant, a man you mentioned briefly in the Sharpe novels. I was just wondering if you could recommend any reading that would give me more insight into his peninsula heroics? kind regards Lloyd Marsden.

Can you bring Obadiah back? It was nice to read about him in Sharpe's India wars. I am willing to forgive you for bringing Hakeswill back. Maybe Sharpe didn't kill him as thought. Hakeswill shouldn't die for one single reason; 'coz it says so in the Scriptures!
John