Your Questions

Bernard, Having read a few of your anglo-saxon/danish books I wondered why you made the two languages incomprehensible? All the historical evidence I've read suggested that the anglo-saxon of the era and norse were mutually intelligible, and that interpreters were not required. It even states this in the Icelandic sagas. Just interested in why? Did it make the plot easier? Regards Jon

Is there any talk of a movie series for the Saxon stories, to my knowledge the best Viking movie is the comedy Erik the viking, but I'm sure Uhtred and co. would bring the era more alive,keep up the great work and thanks for all the hours of enjoyment! Mick Hosking

hello there, first off I would like to say as a Historian and reinactor I love your Saxon Stories, very imaginative and have captured the saxon age very well. I would like to know if, like Sharpe, there was any chance they could turn those books in TV Films? Iif done properly (historically accurate)they could be very successful as there isn't a lot written or done about our Anglo-Saxon past it seems to be rather a forgotten period. kind regards, Wulfnoth

Hello Mr Cornwell, I want to tell you that I`ve read the whole saxon story and I love the way you`ve written it;) I also read "Sword song" and now I want to know if you could tell me if a sequel will follow this or the next year? I don`t know if it is wrong to ask you for that, because I don`t want to affront you with this question...but...will the books been filmed? I ask that, because I think that it would be probably as complicated as Lord of the Rings...maybe more complicated...but it would also be such a success I think. the story of Uhtred is (as I believe) as good as the of Tolkien or even better:) if you couldn`t tell me something about it...maybe you could tell me if you even think about it???:) best regards from Germany (and sorry for my English...I`m not good in it...but my teacher knows:D). Lucas

When is the next "Lords of the North" book scheduled to be published? Uthred needs to ride again. Thanks.
Jack Howard

Hi Mr. Cornwell. Would it be unreasonable for you to get a hold of someone involved in the production of the Sharpe films and simply suggest a new series based on Uhtred's adventures? The worst they could do is say no, and you'd be no worse off than before. Alan Kempner

Mr Cornwell, hope you are well. No pressing difficult question for you today. I just wondered as a target shooter myself, what's your experience with firearms, you must have gone down the range some days while writing Sharpe to blast some smoke and shot with a Brown Bess?? P.S. when youre next in England drop me a line and I'll drag you down my range to meet some very friendly Sharpe reading, black powder blowy-upy chaps, and we'll see if you can do three shots a minute with a 'Bess in any weather condition. :-) All the best - great respect Andrew

Dear Mr. Cornwell, Thank you for creating several excellent book series. I've read and enjoyed all the Sharpe novels, the Grail stories, and the Saxon Stories. In my opinion, the Saxon stories are the best of all. There is an apparent error in Sword Song that bothers me, however. On page 63, Father Pyrlig removes Sigefrid's sword thumb. Later, Uhtred refers to Sigefrid as "One Thumb Sigefrid." Then, in the battle at Ludd's Gate and again in the final fight that frees Aethelflaed from the Danes, Sigefrid kills Erik.How is this possible? He has no thumb on his sword hand to handle the blade. No mention is made of his missing thumb! It would be interesting to know how this is resolved. Thank you, and I look forward with great interest to the next Saxon story. Meanwhile, I will content myself with a copy of Azincourt when it becomes available in the US. Tom Gill

Firstly thanks for all your great books, I am thoroughly enjoying the Alfred (Saxon) series. Please can you give me an idea of when the next book will be published. many Thanks. Leigh Godfrey

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I really fell in love with the Saxon Stories and especially Uhtred. I can´t wait to read more and I just have one question to ask :-) Is there going to be a new book continuing "Sword song"? Many thanks for answering me! All the best for you! Tanja

Dear Mr Cornwell, I have been a fan of your books since coming across the Sharpe series, to my surprise and delight my 14 yr old nephew,12 at the time became as much if not more so a fan,which lead from the Sharpe series,to the Grail Quest and now the eager await to see what Uhtred of Bebbanburg is up to.I understand you must have a lot on your plate,but 8 and a 1/2 mths of waiting is hard for a 14 yr old,and even harder for me.So you can see where this is heading,how long till we hear the sword sing again!! soon I hope,thx. Mick Hosking

Good afternoon Mr. Cornwell, I'm a long time reader of your books, although I've swayed more towards the reading of the Grail Quest (the first book I read and purchased by you was the Harlequin) and Saxon Stories as opposed to your Sharpe series which you are more renowned for. The reason for my contact is to ask if you plan on writing additional books in addition to the four that exist under the Saxon Stories. After the long awaited UK release of Sword Song, which I completed 5mins ago, I have been pondering how far you will take the story of Alfred and consequently, Uhtred. Obviously I would not ask of what you may write about or how the plot may be developed after the battle at Beamfleot, but my only query is in the hope that this series continues and when you may contemplate releasing the continuation in Australia (Where I am from and moving back to in June) I have already started your Arthur Books, however I am greatly interested in how the Saxon Stories will progress. Kind regards, Andrew Coleman

Can i ask when the next Saxon stories book will be out; if there is going to be another one. Simon Dawson

Could you possibly say when the next installment of the Uhtred story will be out as they are a fascinating read. Thanks for all the great stories so far in all your ranges, as I am an avid reader of all your books. Stephen Turner

Hi, I'm a massive fan of the Warlord Chronicles and I'm starting to get into the Grail series and the Saxon series. I was just wondering if there are any plans to make the TV/Film adaptation of the Warlord Chronicles? This is by far and away the best ever interpretation of the Arthur legend and would lend itself wonderfully to a screen version in the ilk of the recent Rome tv series. Chris Kirk

You use a phrase fate is inexorable in several of your stories. I was wondering what language you are using? I have been unable to locate it. Thanks, Berdetta Colbert

hi first I would like to say thanks for introducing me to the world of reading. The first book I ever read (without flicking though) was Sharpe's Company and since then I can't put a book down! I was just wondering, would you consider writing the books to Sharpe's Justice and/or Mission? I cant help but think how much better they would be with your insight and creative genius and I know you are probably sick of hearing this, but please don't keep Starbuck too far from your thoughts - there are so many unanswered questions! Matt Nicholls

Hi Mr. Cornwell. I just read about the release and general description of Azincourt. I am curious, is the lead character somehow related to Thomas of Hookton or his stories? Does the Grail Quest stories have any relation to this one? The Archer's Talel was the first of your books that I read and got hooked really quickly and was just curious since I would really like to see that story continue past Heretic or at the very least hear about the characters. Thanks. Jeff