Your Questions

Hey there, a fan from New Zealand here. I have always been a reader and now (thanks to you) I have friends that read too. I suggested that they read "The Last Kingdom" ... they did... they loved it... now they buy books and I have someone to borrow off. Kudos. Now to question; when will "Sword Song" be released in New Zealand? You have many anxious fans waiting on it so anything I can tell them would be great. And how many books do you intend to write for the saxon series? I heard a rumour that there would be 8 or 9. Thanks for reading, thanks for writing, and thanks for any reply you can give me. Cheers, Adrian.

Hello Mr. Cornwell, I love your books, and I can't wait for Sword Song. I work at a popular U.S. bookstore and have the pleasure of recommending your books on a daily basis. Question...why not a worldwide release date for Sword Song? Poor Americans have to wait. Well, not me, I'm going to have my friend bring me the book down from Canada. Rick, San Diego

Dear Mr Cornwall, Congratulations on your last hard cover Sharp's Fury. Having been in a wheelchair for the past forty years, I have always been a keen reader and am a devoted fan of Richard Sharpe. With both general Wellesley and his younger brother Henry now deeply indebted to Richard Sharpe, surely our Richard must be in line for great things? When can we expect further news from him? Your devoted admirer, Ian Campbell

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

Hi Mr. Cornwell. I have just finished Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's wonderful 18 short stories of his Napoleonic hero, Brigadier Eitenne Gerard. Apart from Sharpe, they are among the best Napoleonic literature I have ever come across. I noticed some parallels with Sharpe's adventures; he temporarily joins forces with the English to capture a notorious brigand (like in Enemy), and makes a voyage to St. Helena (like in Devil). I wonder, did these stories influence you at all, either in thinking up the career of Sharpe or later as you were adding his adventures? I would love to see a cameo appearance of Gerard in a future Sharpe novel. Is it any easier to work through the legalities of this since Conan Doyle has been dead for 77 years? Alan Kempner

Hi Have been working my way through your books since I was loaned the Arthur books a couple of years ago and am much looking forward to the release of Sword Song. I have one small question, I apologise if its been asked before (I have searched the faq's but couldn't find it) Are you / have you ever considered writing a novel set around the Spanish Armada? I would be interested to know your thoughts. I hope you may come to Coventry on a book signing tour soon, and very much anticipate any novel you might write regarding Agincourt. Regards Alex Bevan