Your Questions

Hello, I understand that there is to be another Sharpe film in the offing. Apparently it's again set in India and loosely based upon 'Triumph'. Have you heard anything with regard to dates etc.? Regards, Peter Green, Telford

Hi! I read the Arthur Books and was wondering where to find more information on the Treasures of Britain. All I can find are some basic descriptions on Wikipedia, I want to know where they originated from, stories associated with them, etc. Thanks! Ilana Strauss

Dear Mr. Cornwell. As I have written before, reading Your books is a treat, that I enjoy again and again. Especially for a Scandinavian, as we are so very often praised throughout Your production. Indeed I list Winterking as the best book I have ever read. One thing is strange, however: How come that most Christians are described so utterly negative? I mean, You always praise courage and generosity, and these are Christian virtues - together with making fun of the high and mighty. To say that all Christians are like Bishop Samsun or Father Hacca, is to say that all Germans are like Hitler, don`t You think? Best of wishes, Preben Christensen

Dear Mr. Cornwell Thanks a lot for your recent answer to my question. But I dare to ask yet 1 more. I have read almost all all your books. the Saxon series and all of the Sharpe books. But what strikes me the most is the horror and terror that is brought forth by the "holy"church. The most evil characters in your books are churchmen. Not the Northmen or Aelle, or The dragoon leader Lupe (well he comes very close) for example. No churchmen and though there are exceptions like Father Beocca or Pirlig. Most seem to by men driven by extreme greed or ambition. This I find very interesting. But where does this come from? I find this in all your books. Last question why did they stop translating your books into Dutch? With the highest regards Frank Kramer

Good day Sir, I am French Canadian and I am reading your books in French to fully understand and appreciate every word that you are writing. I just finished The Pale Horsemen in French ''Le Quatrième Chevalier, which is to me your best book. However, I am not able to draw a French copy of the Lord of the North, therefore I was wondering if you would know if it has been published in French? Also, I was wondering if you would know where I could get a list of your books published in French. I also read the Arthur series, which is phenomenal, and I share your opinion about the fact that Arthur has ever been King. However, I heard some theories about the fact that he would have been a Roman Officer, but this is not proven. Thank you for your time. Roch

Hi Bernard. I wrote to you earlier on Post Date: 13 Aug, 2007 asking some questions. I have now, after raking through every single Sharpe book, found the answers. Perkins dies, apparently in the film, by the Sergeant (Surname something Irish) of 4 turncoats of the Real Compania Irlandesa. Cooper I don't know about. But he returns in that Sharpe the Legend in the boxed set. So all is not lost! In the film, Harris was meant to be the smart one. But I suppose It was originally Isiah Tongue. They made a version of Isiah Tongue in the film, but he wasn't really smart. I absolutely love the way you show how Jane Gibbons' heart turns rotten as the story of her affair with Lord John Rossendale unfolds in the book. I must thankyou for the hours and hours of Enjoyment I have had. I am now, at the moment, reading Rifles by Mark Urban which I believe you recommended. It is a great book to accompany Sharpe. I am now so interested in the Napoleonic era I have joined a re-enactment group. They are 33rd regiment, the famous regiment Sharpe was in in India. Thankyou. One more question: As the Napoleonic wars have ended in your books, I assume you will slot books into your existing series. But I just wish you won't stop writing them. What about a book about Sharpe's early life in the Army (Flanders etc.) or his future after Sharpe's devil. Just don't stop writing Sharpe please! Thanks Andrew Walter

Love your books, just finished I believe the last Sharpe's book(Sharpe's Devil). Is this the end of them? I've read all of your other ones. I guess I'll need to look up to see if there are some other ones(not Sharpe) I have not read. Thanks for your time. If you are ever in Lake Geneva, look me up I'll give you a boat ride on the lake.:) Rick Urbach

Hello there, Mr. Cornwell. Are you thinking of going back in time with Sharpe again perhaps as early as Flanders? That would be a good thought if you wanted to bring back your favourite character Hakeswill, eh? Look forward to seeing the reply to this question! Cheers! - James Eadie.

I enjoyed you stories immensely and learned a little history at the same time (especially from the Sharpe series and the Saxon stories). I know that you are considering writing another Sharpe book where Morris would get his comeupance. Would you consider doing that in Ireland (eg help out ex-Sgt Harper)? What about Sharpe's daughter Antonia? Justin Ouwersloot

What a day! I finished listening to Sharpe's Devil on my way home from work, then finished reading Sharpe's Waterloo in the evening, then read Sharpe's Ransom. And now it's all over, and already I'm looking forward to re-reading and re-listening in a few years. I can tell that you had great fun with Admiral Lord Cochrane. His autobiography is a treat, if you haven't seen it. You made up the lovely town of Puerto Crucero. Did you base it on any particular place on the Chilean coast? Google Earth let's us see not only great satellite shots of our planet, but includes various photos people have taken of scenic locations. There's a lovely place that could be Puerto Crucero, if people had settled there, so I'm wondering. You've made me want to go to Portugal - Porto, especially. That seminary Sharpe captured is still there - you can see it on Google Earth. Thank you for many enjoyable hours. Ed Hume

I have found some mistakes regarding Sharpe's Comapny , you said in the book that they cut down the standerd bearer in Sharpe's Eagle but didn't Daniel Hagman shoot him becuase he was going to escape? Jamie Foyle

I am currently reading Sharps Devil. In it you make the statment that it is Sharps first "First experience" of a hand to hand battle on the decks of a "Man'o'War". Question didn't Sharp experience hand to hand combat in Sharps Trafalgar? Thank you for your semi historical novels. Ron Smith

Bernard, The Grail series of books are fantastic, amongst the best novels I have ever read. Are there any plans to turn these stories into tv drama? Kind regards. Graeme Pickup

Dear Bernard, Firstly, I'm really looking forward to the next Uhtred book! My question is that I have been informed that ITV are making another Sharpe film. Is this correct? And could you enlighten us more on potential airing dates and which book it is based on? Kind regards, Jane

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I think it is very considerate of you to make yourself available to what must be an enormous reading public, so I'll try not to be too longwinded. I have a background in history (Temple University here in Philadelphia) and I enjoy watching programs on the BBC channel, PBS, etc. It was on some such channel that I first saw a Sharpe program, thoroughly enjoyed it, and began reading the series. Since that time I have read, I believe, all of the Sharpe novels, the Arthur series, and the Saxon stories. I suppose I really just want to thank you for giving me so many hours of enjoyment through your writing. If I am in the enviable state of being in the middle of one of your books, no matter how awful my day at work is proving to be I can sustain myself with the knowledge that in a few hours time I will be at my kitchen table, my dogs at my feet, a cold beer at my elbow, utterly lost in a different, more colorful and exciting time. You truly are a remarkable storyteller, and I am grateful that you and the bare handful of others like you exist and make so many drab and colorless lives endurable. May I be so impertinent as to ask you what books and authors you yourself enjoy (assuming, that is, that you have much time for reading)? And may I also commend you for what I at least see as your healthy, cynical view of the Christian faith? Having been raised as a Catholic and slapped around by nuns for much of my childhood I am no friend to organized religion of any sort, and I find the fact that so many Christian characters in your novels are oily hypocrites indescribably refreshing! Sincerely, Thomas Brett p.s. I am looking forward very much to seeing where Uhtred's bloodsoaked paths next lead him!