Your Questions

I've bought and read all your Richard Sharpe books and I intend to start on the Saxon Stories next. Now that I've described my credentials as one of your biggest fans, I hope you'll read the rest of my request. Some years ago, I read C.S. Forester's Hornblower novels. All eleven of them. He did with the Hornblower series what you did with the Sharpe books. That is, he finished the series and then went back and wrote additional novels to fill in some of the gaps. As you might be aware, Forester died while writing the last book (number 4 in the series) and it was never completed. The book was published in its partial state with some notes that give the reader an idea how it would end. Would you ever consider working with the Forester family or whoever owns the rights to those books and finish this novel? I believe you could do an outstanding job with it and C.S. Forester's fans would be forever in your debt.

Gary Babst

Hello. My brother recommended your Arthur book Winter King a couple of years ago. I've been hooked on your Dark Ages stories ever since. I visited Stonehenge for Summer Solstice 2008 where I had an amazing experience. When I returned home I was delighted to find you had written a novel about Stonehenge. I'm reading it now and I have a question about the building of the Sky Temple, in the early part of the story - the first 4 stones. I'm having trouble visualizing the layout. 1. Gilan lays a nettle string along the line of midsummer's rising, through the center of the temple, and on to the southeastern bank. Wouldn't Gilan's string begin on the eastern side (Midsummer's rising?) and end up on the western bank? 2. Galeth fashions a right angle tool, so they can lay a string across the sun string, and the new string marks the north and south boundaries of the moon's path. But Gilan wants 2 parallel strings, one pointing north and the other south. Wouldn't they both be pointing north and south? Why wouldn't one do? 3. The 4 small stones will be placed on the bank ends of the 2 lines. Is that the 2 moon lines that run north and south? It says, one of each pair of stones would be a pillar and the other a slab. By standing beside the pillar and looking across the opposite slab, the priest could see where the moon rose and where she was on her journeying. Did the 4 stones form a very long, thin rectangle? Where did they place the slab - one the ground, balanced on the pillar or what? Please forgive these detailed questions. I love your writing - wonderful storytelling, character development, rich detail, and vivid descriptions. Can you maybe provide a little sketch with compass points or something? Best regards - Chathol-linn

My wife and I have just enjoyed both your Sharpe and Starbuck series. They were both informative, horrifying, and a pleasure to read. We are looking forward to reading about Starbuck's next march. When will, "Starbuck... march again?"
Dan and Sharon Gruen

Dear Mr. Cornwell First I would like to say that I am a huge fan of all your books and series.... Your stories about Sharpe, Thomas Of Hookton, Uthred, Arthur, Starbuck and Rider Sandman have given me many hours of Joy and Happiness.. After reading through some of your recent questions about your next book from other fans. I have decided also to write a request and question. Even though I am excited about your NEW upcoming Book AZINCOURT and would love to read more about Uthred... I ask that you PLEASE consider picking back up with the Starbuck Chronicles soon. Nate Starbuck has been on the back burner for quite awhile and I and many others have been waiting patiently for sometime for our next "fix" of this great series.. I know that you have told others that "you'll get back to Nate Starbuck one day". So my question to you is... Is there a possibility that "One Day" is in the foreseeable future??? Keep up the Excellent Work!!! Sincerely, Bob H.

Mr Cornwell, is Azincourt going to be a series or a one off? I am currently juggling your Saxon stories with Conn Igulden's Conqueror series and the books Robert Low has started along with your Sharpe books and I'm not sure if I will be able to remember what's going on in each one if I chuck in another series of books, so I am looking for single stories such as Stonehenge so that they don't interfere with my memory of what's going on in other books. So far your books have taken up an entire row on my shelf and you will soon be invading another! certainly my favorite author and I keenly await Uhtred's next book. Best wishes, Luke

Hello Bernard, I have been hooked on your writings ever since I read the Arthurian Books and at the mo I have just finished the Saxon stories to which I am addicted to and after reading Sword Song I awaiting the next in the saga. Please can you notify me on the release of the next part of the saga of Uhtred. Cheers, Jason Breed

I wanted to know if you're coming out with another Saxon Tale and when. Thought about films for this series? Jack

Just finished the brilliant Sword Song. Can you tell me when the next Saxon Story is likely to be published?
Sue Thomas

I have just finished 'Sword Song' - an excellent read. As you have broken the mould of 'trilogies' how may more times can we expect Uhtred to ride/march/sail? Presumably, at some point, he will try to recapture Bamburgh best rgds, Ian Dethridge

Sir, My wife and I are eagerly anticipating the Azincourt book. Being very active in a medieval re-creation organization we get much enjoyment from your work. I've even applied some of your tactics on the battlefield, successfully I might add. This very afternoon we finished the Sword Song. I am wondering if there are plans to finish the tale and get Uhtred back to Bebbenburg? Many thanks, John Alvey AKA Sir Ian Mac Baird Kingdom of Ansteorra Society for Creative Anachronism

Dear Bernard, My main reason for contacting you is to try and find out when I can get the next part of the Saxon Stories. I have read some of your other works but have really got into this series. You mention that Bamburgh is close to your heart and I share your feelings as I live a few miles away in Belford with great views looking to the left to Holy Island and to the right Bamburgh Castle. I'm sure your thoughts and plans for developing the story of Uhtred are made but my love for this part of England is such that maybe you could bring some reference to St Cuthbert and the magical feeling of Lindisfarne and the Abbey ...OK I will leave you to be the story teller. Have you ever been to St Cuthberts Cave which is just North of Belford? If you are into horse riding there is a new stable where you can trek around the area and get the feeling that our ancestor's would have felt. I guess you have a 1001 contacts but I do offer a warm Northumbrian welcome to you and your family if ever you are in these Northern parts! Kind regards Colin

Dear Mr. Cornwell, First, I must thank you for taking all money and time from me buying and reading your books! I own all the Sharpe series books and also the books in your Saxon series and live only in the knowledge more are coming. Which other series or book you suggest I read next while I wait for the next Saxon book to come out(o and if I may ask when is that)? a very humble reader and fan, Christopher Patrick Waters

In "Sharpe's Fury", the British Consul in Cadiz, James Duff, comments on the quality of the '03 sherry. This must be an error, in that sherry does not have vintages, any sherry being a mixture of sherry from at least three successive years. I have recently started to read the Sharpe series, in their correct order, and find them most enjoyable. Regards, Martin King

Hello Bernard! I recently did some study on my family heritage and discovered that I'm a descendant from Cornwall and was wondering if you had any suggestions on where i could learn more about ancient cornwall (or cornwallum as you like it). I've read your Grail books and your Arthurian novels and just finished the saxon series(what is finished of it anyway) and have to say Uhtred is my favourite character so far.I was at work yesterday and met a girl from Newcastle and I mention Bamburgh Castle and she was like "oh yeah I've been there" and couldn't help but think about Uhtred and Ragnar and Alfred I am truly immersed in your world of story telling and i love it. Thankyou for taking the time to write quality books for us all.I only know of one person who doesn't like you...My partner hahaha Just one more question; Any St George books in the wind???
Mark

I'm sure you have been asked this but! where can I get the book of the latest film 'Sharpe's Peril'? I have all 23 books and all the videos and would not like to miss this one. May you live for the next 100 years and continue with your writings. (Especially about Sharpe) Ken