Your Questions

Dear Sir, I have read all of the Saxon stories, The Grail Quests, The Arthur books, and all of the Sharpe books. They are the best books I have ever read! Your stories leave me wanting more. I think that your version of Arthur is the best. I was wondering if you ever thought about writing a series based on the Crusades or even the American revolutionary war. I can't wait for the next book in the Saxon series and the Azincourt to come out. thanks for the great books. Erik Duffy

Just wanted to say I love your books, at least what I've read. I started with the Saxon tales, then the Grail Quest and just finished the Warlord Chronicles. I wish you would write about the Norman invasion of 1066 and maybe about Jacobite rising of '45. Thanks for hours of well worth reading. Tim from New York, USA.

Hello there Mr Cornwell, my name is Bruno, and I'm from Brazil. I'm a really fan of your work, read and re-read the Arthur trilogy and the 4 books of the Saxon histories so far, and my question is, and I'm sorry if I'm misplaced in history, but do you plan on writing anything about the history of William Wallace? That was a question I asked myself while reading the Saxon histories. Looking for the next books about Uhtred, he is my favorite character. And I'm looking for to get started on Sharpe's books. Thank you. Bruno Miyakuchi

dear Mr Cornwell I have read and thoroughly enjoyed the Starbuck chronicles. I recently started to read the Sharpe series and have got as far as Sharpe's Trafalgar and was surprised to find that you describe copper bottoms on the French ships, I may be wrong but I was always taught that only the British ships had copper bottoms giving them an advantage in speed. Joseph

Hello Mr Cornwell, Of course I'm a fan. I've read all your stories accept Sharpe. I don't read those because I have them on video. I have just been signed by a publisher. My first novel will be out in April next year. If you get a chance please have a look at my new website. I am so thrilled I wish I could bottle it. It has only taken me thirty years to get published. The website is www.briansellars.co.uk.. What is next for you? By the way, did you stand on the top of the White Horse at Westbury and imagine the battle between the Danes and the English? I did. I live close to that site. best of luck. Brian Sellars

Does Sharpe (and Patrick) plan on going to America in the future? Fertile Grounds for a novel maybe?

David Baker

Dear Sir, Several years ago my father told me of your books. He said there was a character in one of your works by the name of Colin Campbell. I know your characters are fictional, but is there any historical or factual basis for this character? Could you tell me what book he would be in? Thank you.
David Compton

Hi- I have loved all your books. My faves are THE ARCHER'S TALE, the Sharpe series on audio books and the audio book of WILDTRACK. I especially liked the gifted reader of most of the Sharpe books and WILDTRACK, whose talent really made the stories come alive. What is his name? I couldn't bear to listen to the books on tape by some other man whose reading was as dull as dishwater. Thanks and keep up the excellent work. Diane

Hi Mr. Cornwell. Did the bow and arrow play any part in Saxon/Viking warfare? It seems to me that even though chain mail and shield would deflect most arrows, there was always the chance of a lucky shot (eg, Harold Godwinson)! What percent of a Saxon/Viking army would be archers? Also, was the sling still in use at the time? Simon Scarrow once told me that the sling was a more lethal weapon than the pre-longbow bow and arrow. Alan Kempner

Do you have plans to write about the better time of English history, the Bourbon Dynasty? Vive la France!! Frederic Lavoise