Your Questions

I was hoping a new 'Lords of the North' sequel would be published this year. I hope you have not finished with the series as I am looking forward to seeing Lord Uhtred regaining Bamburgh from his treacherous uncle. Please add to this fine series. In the meantime I look forward to reading 'Azincourt'. John Hillson

I just finished reading Sword Song. I must say I'm very impressed. It was just a coincidence that I bought the whole "Saxon Stories"-series while I was staying in Bangkok this summer. I was looking for some non-fiction books and the book store had a 3 for 2 offer so I found 1 non-fiction and I saw "The Last Kingdom" and "Lord of The North" and bought them. Then after checking wikipedia I saw that I actually didn't have all the books, so I checked several book stores and found the remaining books, and as you know I'm finished reading. The first 3 books was read in 2 weeks, but after getting back to Norway it took some time due to work and "normal day". I would say I like the historical background and I've read Ken Follett's "The Pillars of The Earth" and "World Without End" and those books are as well as yours very interesting and well written. I hope you continue your "Saxon Stories"-series and I hope a new book will come soon. As you probably have seen I'm very interested in the Viking age and the middle ages. I was wondering if you might have other similar books to recommend. Best regards Hakon Naper

Hello Cornwell, I am a big Brazilian fan of your work and as yet not been released all their books in Portuguese (Brazilian), I am just reading the excerpts and summaries in English or Portuguese (Portugal). Because I have all books in Portuguese. I love the series of Sharpe, I was very excited about the series of Grail Quest, and I have a question: - The character Tomas of Hookton (Grail) is relative of Nicholas Hook (Azincourt)? Thanks Luis PS: Sorry for my "robotic" English.

Mr. Cornwell: Thank you for the hours of pleasure that your books have provided. I have introduced you to the fire station, and am thus spreading my addiction. I would agree with you; the Arthur books are probably my favorite series. The simple integrity and strength of Derfel are a great creation. I have only one problem. Is there any chance of getting him out of that monastery before he dies? It breaks my heart every time that I read it. Paul Sowers

Dear Bernard - obviously Saxon Chronicles all 4 are brilliant and can't wait for the next one. However, having just finished the third and final book of the warlord chronicles, I feel lost for words. For me Derfel is the ultimate character representing honour and bravery. I don't think anyone (real or fictional) has ever been so honourable. Let them make a film trilogy, would be fantastic - Lord of the Rings is nowhere near as good. I know you said Arthur has been laid to rest, but surely there are enough years unaccounted for in Derfel's life as he continues to struggle for law and justice in 6th Century Britain, for you to write one more book. Galahad, Ceinwyn, Gwydre, Morwena, Percival, Nimue, could all surely feature - please write at least one more and make a lot of fans extremely happy. Darius

Hi Bernard, I'm just wondering if the Warlord Books were ever made into films/tv series which actor would you choose (if you could choose anyone at all) to play Derfel? Cheers for the excellent books, looking forward to Azincourt and seeing you at your talk in Durham! Nick

Sir; I,m reading through the Sharpe series for the third go-round. And it is every bit as good as the first! Just finished "Sharpe's Revenge", and I am struck with how much Gen. Calvet could be a stand alone character. Had you ever considered giving Calvet his own run? Heaven knows, you keep your plate pretty full of writing projects as it is, and likely don't need a new foray for a while... but it would, I'm sure, make for some great reading should you feel like giving Calvet at least one book's worth. Maybe sometime? --Best regards, Terry

Dear Mr. Cornwell, Sometime back I ask you if you had a particular historical time frame for your next series after the Saxon Stories. You mentioned that you wanted to keep that information private as was your practice. Totally understandable. I see from your website you have written a new book "Agincourt". Would this means your next series might be from the 1415 time frame of history or is this a single book?

Also do you have any plans to write any Sharpe books to fill in the gap of 1815-1821 between "Waterloo & Sharpe's Devil?

Finally, still planning on keeping Lord "Pumps" around in your next Sharpe's book as you mentioned that he was still an interesting character and you didn't want Sharpe to "retire" him as yet? As always, thank you for wonderful series of historical novels and such interesting characters as well as enlightening history lessons. Jeff Juri

Hi Bernard, I just wanted to say that I'm a huge fan, and have read pretty much everything you've written! I also wanted to know that you have lots of new and exciting areas that you're planning to write about. I understand that you probably can't tell us about them, but I wanted to know that you weren't likely to run out of ideas any time soon...? And are we possibly going to get a new series starting after you've completed Saxon book 5?? Cheers, Chris.

Hello Mr Cornwell Like many others I've grown up reading your wonderful books and I'm saving them all up for my son to read, when he can start that is!! I noticed that you have a new book coming out and that you will be touring to promote the release. Before I order a copy off the net I just wanted to ask if you would be adding more date/venues to your tour and in particular any around Basildon Essex or Central London? I will keep checking your Diary page as it would be nice to get a signature from you. Take Care, Gary

Dear Mr. Cornwell: If you can, Id like you to recall back to the Sharpes in India. I was wondering what made you go back? Was it any easier or more difficult? Do you wish you had done them the other way round now? And was Sharpes Company in the 33rd real or fictional? And do you remember how Hakeswill jumped in your head? He is just too perfect! He is my favorite character next to Harper. Thanks! PS: Do you have any plans to come near Wisconsin soon? Lovely state if youve never been
Adam Azzalino

Dear Sir I'm in the process of re-reading my entire Sharpe Collection and am currently on Sharpe's Havoc and am just wondering (I already know he features in Sharpe's Escape) has Jorge Vicente finished his involvement in the Sharpe Books? Does his military career finish with the liberation of Portugal? I liked Jorge, I thought he was great, he seems to really look up to Sharpe (hence becoming a Rifleman himself by the next time they meet) and would it be fair to say he's slowly but surely coming round to Sharpe's way of thinking by the end of Sharpe's Escape? He certainly stops trying to be Sharpe's Conscience by then!! Or losing some of his naivety?
Lee