Your Questions

I was just wndering if Azincourt would be available in the U.S. and when? It gives a date for the U.K. I know but I was just wondering. Thanks for your time and good luck on all your future books. Russell Houk

My question is regarding the Warlord books, will there be a fourth and final book? Having just finished Excalibur I feel the whole story is not told. I know Arthur is (assumed) dead but the three books are as much Derfel's and Britain's story and their story is not finished. We know who died at the battle of Cammlan but what about the survivors? Derfel we know survives to old age, but what of Ceinwyn? She was standing on the beach with Derfel at the end and what of those that left with Arthur's body, Guinevere, Galahad, Gwydre what is their fate? Finally Nimue, I'm guessing she did not take the loss of the greatest of the treasures well so how did Derfel and the rest survive her wrath? Phil Norris

Dear Bernard, I was just wanting to ask why not make a series of novels based around Captain Rider Sandman? He was a very interesting Character and I would look forward to see him in more then just "The Gallows Thief". Chris Claridge

Sir, having recently re-read the Warlord Chronicles and thoroughly enjoying them again a thought crossed my mind. Having seen the utter detritus that Jerry Bruckheimer brought us with his film King Arthur, have you not considered having your novels adapted for screenplay? Knowing what someone like New Line can do with Lord of the Rings I would think that your trilogy would be a phenomenal piece of cinema. Just a thought. Yours Aye, David. Age 26

Dear Bernard, I was wondering (having never been to America) if you have a vote in the Presidential elections, and whether or not you would use such a vote. I find myself in peals of laughter at the candidates, stumbling over each other in their terror of using politically-incorrect words or terms or inflections or implied agendas... oh the list goes on. It's hilarious. Do you hold much truck with this nonsense? If I had a vote over there I'd probably vote Obama. Not because I want to impress anyone with my enlightened thinking, but more 'cos he's young and smart and seems like a solid bloke. I could never live there, though. Too many pitfalls and landmines that everybody has to constantly hop over. Has it ever grated on your nerves? Paul, Ireland.

I'm an avid Sharpe fan and have the complete collection and have just finished reading Sword Song and have now read and collected all the Saxon Stories. I'm not really a bloodthirsty chap but have thoroughly enjoyed all your work that I've read to date. Am eagerly awaiting the next in the series of the Saxon Stories. When will Uhtred next take his place in the shield wall? And hopefully in due course regain your old family home of Bebbanberg? Many thanks for all the pleasure your writing has given me. Keep at it - ink wet and sword sharp. Best regards, Tony.

Is there another Saxon Tale coming? if so when? Thanks

George Klein

Just a small note to thank you for your love for writing historical fictions. I just love you books. Your style. The plots. The characters and so forth. Just wish you would speed up a bit and give us more books faster. Just joking. I understand the hard work involved. Keep up the good work. I'm very exited about the coming of your next book in the fall, I'm sure it will be good, but I'm not tired of reading about the vikings. When will there be another adventure of Guthred? Once again, thank you and take care. >From one of your biggest fans. Which I could meet you in Canada one day. Michel Pilotte

Greetings Bernard Cornell, You are truly one of the best authors I have encountered. A master story teller! In the past six months I have read the entire Saxon and Arthur series. Do you plan on writing another book in the Saxon series? Thank you, Daniel
Hello Bernard: I've just completed Sword Song and have the impression there is more to come in the life of Uhtred. Any idea when we can expect the next phase of his life??? Also, loved the Grail Quest. Sorry it had to end. Thought of Tom as a friend, not just a character in a novel. Amazing how quickly he grew up across the 3 novels. Thanks for bringing so much entertainment and excitement into my reading again.
Walter

Hello Mr Cornwell I am a big fan of all your books especially the arthur ones as am a huge king arthur fan. I also love the saxon books and was wondering if you are planning on bringing out anymore of them? I hope this finds you well Shaun Ede

Dear Mr Cornwell, I am doing some genealogical research on my family and have come across an Andrew Dowie who was born in Scotland, married in 1811/12 in Kent, then disappears for a couple of English census' -- but had a son born in Sicily in 1813 and a daughter in the Netherlands or France in 1816. This suggests the army to me and I would like to see if I can find out more, if not about him, at least about his regiment. Can you help me discover which regiments were in Sicily in 1813. It appears to have been the boring part of the Napoleonic Wars: I have not been able to discover anything written about it (but then, I have no expertise in Napoleonic history, and no access to scholars in the area). I am hoping that if I can attach him to a particular regiment in Sicily, I could trace that regiment through the rest of the war. I realize that Sicily is not your area of expertise either, but thought that you might be able to tell me where to look. Thank you very much for your time and trouble Sincerely M Lucas

Dear Mr Cornwell, My name is Georgina Stewart and I am an avid reader of your Warlord and Saxon Chronicles. Unlike many of my female friends rather than reading the latest Heat Magazine, I am sitting by my seaside window in Exmouth imagining the class of shield on the estuary. I am currently living in Rome, interning as a research assistant and learning Latin, but fear not, I have my copy of the Pale Horseman which I attempt to read on my commute into Rome via the Roman Metro... this alone shows my complete interest and love of your books! I was wondering how you get your information for these novels; I see that your idea for Uhtred of Bebbanburg stems from your own family heritage. I am twenty Two with an Ancient degree under my belt, but I am now lost as to what to do with my love for the past and taking other people back to the past. I understand that you must be very busy, but if you had the time would you be able to inform how you get your information and inspiration for your books, do you use historical researchers? Many thanks for any help that you can give me. Best regards Georgina Stewart

I stumbled into the Saxon tales luckily by accident.I bought the third book without realizing that this was a series.Is there a 5th coming next year? I can only hope.By the way, there is a book called Bloodfeud by a Richard Fletcher. It also has a character named Uhtred .Any connection? C Jacobsen

Dear Bernard In regards to the next Sharpe book if you do get him to Albuera (I think there were 6 real life riflemen from the 60th who managed to fight at both Fuentes and Albuera so its not impossible) I wondered if he might encounter a certain Colonel Dulong again (who I was amazed to find out was at the battle in Werle's Brigade) and who led Soult's rearguard afterwards as well. yours sincerely Geraint

Mr. Cornwell- Long time reader/fan of your work especially the Sharpe series and I especially enjoyed "The Gallows Thief", a very nice one off. Waiting eagerly for the next Sharpe book, trying to guess where and how you might put him into the few periods of time available to him. Any chance he'll be showing up during ALbuera soon? He's the only man that could be responsible for the Buffs saving some of their colors. What ever you throw my way will be eagerly devoured. Thanks -RIC-