Your Questions

Bernard....your Saxon Stories books are brilliant and I can't wait for the next book on Uhtred and his exploits. Will he finally gain back Babbanburg or will that take several (or, hopefully many) more books?

Mike Seamark

Hi Bernard, I would like to know if you have read a book called "Khyber Pass" by Catherin Decours ? It is about the bloody campaign of the British army in Afghanistan in the 1830's. Thanks, Erik

Hello, I've just finished Sharpe's Honour and have Sharpe's Regiment waiting on my shelf, having a break though before I get 'Sharped out'. My question is, in reprints of the novels you write, as they are so historically accurate, could you include a glossary of terms explaining what certain things are and what they do? I ask because on occasion I find myself researching what a Rampart is one minute then a Glacis the next. love the Sharpe books though, keep up the good work even if my other half thinks me sad!
Ryan Frost

Sir I am an Italian reader and I really love your books especially Excalibur.I have some questions for you.First have you ever think about a movie inspired by your stories?I am sure that I will really enjoy a movie based on the adventures of Derfel or Sharpe and I am sure that with a good director and a good cast a movie like that will became a great success.

The second and the last question is: are you going to write other books about the one-hundred war(except for Azincourt)? Philipp

Mr Cornwell..am a big fan of your Starbuck Chronicles and a War Btwn The States reader/enthusiast. I understand your reasoning (very sound one) of putting Starbuck on extended leave. Was wondering if you had some other authors or titles of WBTS/Civil War era novels that you would recommend to tie me over until Starbuck returns to active duty? Thank you for your time and wonderful writing abilities. r/Kenneth Allen

In your book Sharpe's Waterloo, Sharpe has a son by his partner Lucille. Do you have any plans to write a book about Sharpe's son ie using the Crimea war has a backdrop? Rod Bassett

I've recently discovered your works and have devoured everything with the exception of The Sharpe Novels, which I shall be starting next. Unfortunately I can read faster than you can write and am eagerly anticipating the next book in each series. I've read that you intend to write another Nathaniel Starbuck story, but others are in line first. If I may have a request and have a vote, could you please make his story continue as soon as possible as I have just finished "The Bloody Ground?" Of course a Uhtred story or a Thomas of Hookton story would be welcome, but the end of "The Bloody Ground." led the reader to believe another novel would be forthcoming so I am waiting, but not too long, I hope. All the stories are excellent, but would like them to continue..... The end of your books is like saying farewell to a friend.....Dorothy Young

Hi Bernard Just wanted to say how much I have been enjoying the Alfred series, I am about 30 pages from the end of Sword Song, and have to say your books have ignited a passion for reading again. I have always been interested in history and the way you combine fact with fiction is brilliant. Alfred is a great story and I love learning and reading about the birth of England. My question is if/when you have plans for future books in this series, Uhtred has become such a part of my life on my daily commute I really want to know how his story ends! Hope you do have plans for him as I am dying for him to take Bebbanburg back from his uncle! Thanks Michael (London)

I have enjoyed the Saxon stories very much. I am temped to start on the Archers books. But my question was around the Saxon stories. Will you be writing a 5th book? I have enjoyed them all very much. Sincerely Dave Becker

hello. who is the character Sweet William based on? sam stephan

Hello Mr. Cornwell - First off, Thank you for many hours of enjoyable reading over the years. Your skills in character development and relaying the intensity of your stories' plots are what keep me a HUGE fan. I hope you don't mind me asking if you've ever considered writing something involving the Seven Years/French and Indian War? All of your series are truly enjoyed - can't wait for the next one! Thanks again -Sean