Your Questions

Hi Bernard Love the books! I was reading Sharpe's Eagle the other day and it occurred to me that Harper would almost certainly have received an officer's commission for his act of outstanding bravery - will we ever find out why that didn't happen? Thanks! Aaron

I just finished Sword Song, and never have I been more enthralled in one series of books. Until the release of book five (which I'm anxious to see), I plan on reading the Grain Quest series and eventually the Sharpe novels which I've been dying to read ever since I heard about. On a separate note, I used to be quite interested on historical arms and armor. I'd be very interested on studying the weapons of Alfred's time, so when I next visit England, I plan on visiting museums that showcase that era's weaponry. Any suggestions?
Jonathan Glasman

I HAVE READ ALL OF YOUR SHARPE BOOKS(AT LEAST ONCE)AND THINK THEY ARE YOUR BEST, HOWEVER I JUST FINISHED YOUR"STARBUCK CHRONICLES"AND I THINK THEY ARE EXCELLENT!AT THE END OF "BLOODY GROUND", YOU SAID STARBUCK WILL MARCH AGAIN. WHEN WILL THIS BE? I HOPE SOON. THANX, GEO. ADKINS

Hi really love your books and style. They really help me to enjoy and learn about history that although I am very interested in, the nonfiction books I have tried to read have always been left half read. I have two questions - first, have you ever considered writing any books for children about history? I think a book like yours might make history that can be seen as pretty boring into something more exciting. Just a thought although it's probably not your scene.

And secondly, have you ever considered writing anything about the English civil war which is an area in history where I have failed to find any fiction? Thanks for all your great books, they're so exciting. Steph Gullon

Firstly I am new to your books, first read 'Lords of the North' on holiday this year, which yes, has caused huge memory problems for me. Upon finishing 'The Pale Horsemen' I thought I would just go straight onto 'The Sword Song' but found myself searching a forgetful brain for just who and what Ivar had done. Since reading 'Lords of the North' I have become somewhat of a book worm, and often get ridiculed for reading on the coach to rugby. I have read the Holy grail series and I am currently clued to 'The Sword Song' with the Arthur series sitting next to my growing collection of your books waiting to be read. It means a lot for me to be reading books and I hope you enjoy receiving feedback as much as I enjoy your books. Secondly I am currently studying photography at university and I was just fascinated in your methods of recording your ideas, although the medium is different the creative nature is the same and if you have any advice for me in terms of recording my ideas it would be very helpful to me. Many thanks, Nicholas Flexman, Wickford, Essex

Just when will Uhtred take Bebbanburg back? Also, I find the maps you include with the Saxon books very helpful in tracking the geography of your stories. I was wondering about the possibility of including an occasional illustration in your Saxon novels, for although your writings are wonderfully descriptive, I sometimes wish I could actually see what you are envisioning when you are writing about certain places (taverns, halls, fortresses, etc.). I have finished the 4 Saxon novels and have now moved on to the Winter King. Your books have turned me on to reading again, thanks (Remarkably, my first exposure to your work was the unabridged audio version of Stonehenge which I borrowed from my local library because it looked interesting. I was blown away! What a great book, and what a masterful job the reader did in conveying the story.) Thanks John Belchertown, MA

Dear Mr. Cornwell. I have read quite a few of your books and seen the BBC series, and consider myself a fan. One thing irked me however, your portrayal of Tippoo Sultan, which I thought was quite racist. I don't mind people like Hakeswill making racist comments and all, but when the hero of the book speaks in such a way about India's first freedom fighter, then it feels as if something is wrong. I know History is for the victors to write and all that, but it would have been nice to have a more accurate portrayal of India's Hero. I was wondering whether during your research for the India campaign you read anything written by eastern historians, or whether you relied completely on the texts of western historian? Still a fan, Omer.

Dear Mr. Cornwell, our hero, Richard Sharpe has fought all over eastern Europa such as in India but do you think he may come, on day, in America ? In 1813, there was the Battle of the Châteauguay and it should be fun if, under your pen, Sharpe engage battle with the American troops. All your books are a pleasure to read. Regards, Serge Dupuis

I was at your meeting with Dave Monk at Chelmsford last night. I wish to say that it was the best meeting I have been to. I would like to ask you, at the meeting you said you enjoyed Hornblower, which I too have enjoyed: have you also read Alexander Kent's books which I think are even better than Hornblower? Have you meet Alexander Kent ( Douglas Reeman)?
Ian Freshwater

having read all your books except the boating series which didn't float my boat from the beginning i would like to say thanks a million for many many happy hours. the series that got me started "Sharpe"i now have all your books in my collection and also dvds which amount to a lot of space taken up on my book shelves thanks a bunch. Can you please tell me approx when Azincourt will be released in dear old blighty?also why are books released for airport sales going out of the u.k terminals but not into the u.k at the same terminals?thanks again Mal MacDonald p.s what about one on the English atrocities against the Scots? Not necessarily bonny prince Charles but more on the clans side of things. Mal MacDonald