Your Questions

Can I ask a question about the meeting with Jane Gibbons in Regiment? In the film Sharpe pulls Harper down as the coach passes on the road recognising the occupants as Simmerson and his 'niece'. Am I missing an episode from the original tv series where Sharpe met Jane earlier, and so in Regiment knew who she was - also was there not an episode where Sharpe gave the Knox gun to Harper, as his eyesight waned? I wanted to read these books covering same, but am not sure which books they are in? Why is the later series of Box DVD's different from the original series and can I get any missing episodes? Please help. Regards Julie Rigby

Dear Sir, I spend a lot of time down at the Cape. Will you be at any of the Libraries again or performing on stage? Sincerely, Newton Saarinen

I am a huge fan of the Sharpe series. You are an excellent writer. I was saddened by the recent death of George Macdonald Fraser, as I am also a big fan of the Flashman series. Are you as well? Mr. Fraser died without ever having explained Flashman's role in the American civil war. I know I am not supposed to suggest book ideas, but I really believe that if anyone were to tackle this, YOU would be that person. This would undoubtedly entail much legalizing, to be able to do it, but I suggest that the result would be worth it. Just a thought. Thanks so much for your books. Sincerely, Lee

Mr. Cornwell, I just want to thank you for all of the wonderful books that you write. I started with the Sharpe books, the Arthur books, the Archer books(Grail Quest.) I also like Tim Powers, have you ever read any of his stuff? It's very good. From reading your historical fiction, I got into George MacDonald Fraser. I also love his stuff. He will be sorely missed. I wonder if there is some other writer who could finish his 'Flashman' books. Someone who writes historical fiction and knows a little about the British military and American civil war? Hmmmm. Anyway this site is very good. I have not read the Sharpe books in a few years and I think there are a few new ones that I have to buy, along w/ the cookbook. If you are ever in New York, let me know. I'm a Police Officer in the theater district. Sincerely, Thomas West

Greetings Mr. Cornwell I just finished reading the Warlord Trilogy and was deeply impressed. Along with the Mary Stewart trilogy about Merlin it rates as the finest in Arthurian retellings. Rather than continue explaining what I loved, I want to focus on the one thing that bothered me and I hope you can give me satisfying answers on this. The final chapters feels very rushed for me. By having the story of Arthur from Derfel's POV you make a great move, but by ending it with Arthur's wounding at Camlann, you leave a great deal unsaid about the rest of Derfel's life, which takes a further 40 years. 1) I understand that you want to keep Arthur's final fate unknown, but realistically, since Derfel says he never came back we may assume he died. But what about the fate of the others on the boat such as Derfels'daughter, Gwydre and Galahad? Did he ever encounter them again? 2) Who is King of Dumnonia at the time Derfel is writing his story and Brochvael rules Powys? Meurig still? 3) Where did Derfel go and live with Ceinwyn, and how much time did they spend together before she passed away? I have more questions but I would be pleased if the above could be answered. I'm being presumptuous here but I feel inclined to say that in order for the ending to have been as good as the rest of the series, an epilogue of sorts would have been fitting. It seems to be ending in something of a hurry now, when earlier Derfel really took the time to set things down.
Armand Deguelle

Mr Cornwell, Are you going to visiting the UK in 2008, possibly for the launch of Azincourt? I am visiting Northern France later in the Spring, and wondered whether you knew of any Museums or such relating to Azincourt? Many thanks Frank.

To Mr Cornwell first I must start by thanking you for writing some of the best books I have ever read, Stonehenge and the Saxon stories especially. I have found an avid interest in the history of Britain mainly being the invasions by the 'vikings' and the Romans and how they changed the religions of old and the struggle for Christianity in general. I would just like to ask how I would be able to become a historian and what steps I would have to take next, would you be able to recommend any courses or private studies that I could take?
Damien Shimmin

Mr. Cornwell,Please tell me that Azincourt will have a U.S. release,and when will that U.S. release be? Thanks,
Andy Boatman

will there be more Saxon Stories? I love them. Please write back. Jonathan Dexter

I've just started reading your books. I've read the Grail Quest trilogy, and the four Saxon stories. I'm rereading "Sword Song" because it was the first one I read, and now it has more background context. Thank you for the books - when is the next Saxon series book coming out? Rich Bradham

Hello Mr Cornwell, I am an avid reader of your work and I am particularly taken with the Saxon series... I was wondering when the next installment of Uhtred's memoirs is due out? I am desperate to find out what happens next!

Byron Hughes

Dear Mr Cornwell, I have never been a reader as I have never really found anything to capture my imagination, However whilst on holiday last year somebody left the "The Winter King" in the TV room so picked it up and I have been addicted to your work ever since. You have captured my imagination and have me addicted to the days before gunpowder was invented. I have read the Arthur Books, Stonehenge and the Saxon Stories but really would like to know if there will be a continuation of the Saxon Stories coming soon? I understand that you are a very busy man converting your fantastically imaginative mind to paper but please respond as I am in desperate need of another amazing read of your pre firearm dated novels. many thanks Kindest regards Matthew Foster

I've read a lot of your books (most of them many, many times) but the one I'm most interested in now is the next in the Saxon stories. Are you planning another soon as I don't think I can reread the collection many more times. Thanks for the brilliant works, Tom.

We thoroughly enjoy all of your books, particularly the Saxon books. Will you be writing a fifth book in this series, possibly giving Uhtred back his lost kingdom Bebbanburg. We certainly hope so!

Kevin Delaney

I'm really looking forward on your new book Azincourt after reading the excerpt. Is this going to be a trilogy like the Grail Quest, or is it just going to be all told in one book? And another question, hope you don't mind, I know you're not interested working/writing about the Crusades, would you recommend an author that also writes historical fiction about the crusades? Thanks a lot and keep them (your wondrous tales) coming...James

Mr. Cornwell, thanks for again graciously answering my queries, and I look forward to 'Azincourt', more Sharpe, and Starbuck. A quick question: how would you compare Archduke Charles to Wellington, allowing for the fact that the Iron Duke inflicted Bonaparte's final defeat? The Austrian is reckoned Napoleon's "other" most gifted opponent, and his reforms of the polyglot Hapsburg army led to their standing firm against the French from 1809 on. (Aspern-Essling, etc.) Also, how do you rate the Russian leadership as compared to Wellington's? Suvorov, who never faced Bonaparte himself, was a rare Tsarist general in his affinity for the common soldier, and Kutuzov dared to trade space for time and bloodied the French terribly at Borodino. Some contend that tangling with Suvorov would have gone hard for the little Corsican, or even ended his career early! Reputedly, the Grand Army had an expression: "you can't just kill a Russian, you have to tip him over too!" (I believe that's in "Swords Around a Throne.") I'd appreciate your thoughts and "Sword Song" was great...thanks! Marc, New York USA