Your Questions

I watched Sharpe's Challenge on itv 1 and I thought it was absoulte rubbish because it was Tiger, Fortress and Pat Harper in one. I just wondered if you agreed to this ? Jamie F.

Hello Mr Cornwell, I discovered your work about a year ago and I'm working my way through everything that isn't Sharpe before I dive into that series. Having read all the books listed on your website (except The Thrillers and Redcoat), I came across the mention of Coat Of Arms on a Google search. I use my local library service which stocks all your books bar this one, and can only find one mention of it on your site. I did manage to get a second hand copy from Amazon (for 1 pence!) and must admit I'm thoroughly enjoying it! Why is there no reissue? I'd say it was in my top 5 Bernard Cornwell books. I'm sure I can't be the only fan who'd enjoy it? Thanks for your continued good work and proving there really is no excuse for watching Trash-Telly!!! Tom Hollingum Oxfordshire

Dear Mr Cornwell, thanks to an article in the USA Today, I have discovered your work and love it. I started with The Saxon Series and I have just started Excalibur. My question is about the ages of Derfel, Nimue, Ceinwyn and Arthur. The three books have progressed through about 15-18 years (so far). What were the ages of the three when the tale first started? Thank you. Jim Smart

Dear Bernard, I wonder if you can settle a query I have in my mind: I've just watched a Sharpe film on UKTV Drama (I've seen them all dozens of times) and I've noticed from the credits that several are written by Eoghan Harris. Do you know by any chance is this the same Corkman who is a journalist, a political commentator who advised David Trimble in his negotiations with Sinn Fein, and the man who led the PR campaign behind Mary Robinson's bid for the Irish presidency? (she successfully made president) I've met this man in Baltimore in West Cork, and I know he's been involved in several artistic pursuits, but he said nothing about being involved in the Sharpe films. The same man, do you know? Thanks! Paul, County Cork

Hi Bernard, Just a quick question I notice that Sharpe is very fond of cats. He's always petting them when they are near him. So I wondered if this reflects the author's fondness of them? I have five myself. Cheers. Nick Grant.

Hello Bernard, I am a huge fan of the Grail series and an even bigger fan of the Warlord Chronicles. I loved reading Warlord so much, I've read the three, three times through already. I especially enjoy the spin you put on Lancelot in your version. Over the years, and all the other versions books, movies etc., I' ve grown very tired of Lancelot's character and have grown to dislike his character and all he stands for. What I'm trying to say is that it thrilled me to read how much of a sissy boy you made him out to be in Warlord. It was most excellent reading every part. I believe Warlord is the best Arthur series since Le Morte de Arthur, your astonishing work on bringing the story back form the Dark Ages. Do you ever get any requests to have someone purchase the movie or for you to write a screenplay for it?? I think it would be one of the best trilogies ever, someone like Peter Jackson (LOTR) could do it. What do you think?? Big Fan, Chris Miller

I loved the Arthur series, and am currently enjoying the Saxon books. Hope you do something similar about Harold Godwinson?
Anthony Walton

I have just started reading the Starbuck Chronicles having unsuccessfully done so for the last ten years. However, I have just finished reading Copperhead now and I think this series is by far the best I've read, outweighing anything of the Sharpe series to date! This is hard for me to say as I think Sharpe is brilliant too. I can't wait to read Battle Flag or The Bloody Ground, and I am really disappointed that no more have been written. Is a new Starbuck novel imminent? Andrew Mann

As an American fan why do your books come out in the UK before the states? I have to order from Amazon UK.. I have been a fan for years and you are a great writer--thank you for writing. William Padgett

Dear Mr Cornwell, I loved Sharpe and so did my son who gained an interest in reading from the series.The saxon series is just a great read, hope it goes on as long as Sharpe. Just one observation, there seemed to be a lot of unanswered questions in the Arthur saga, I was almost expecting another book to relate what happened after he died? Anyway I don't know how you do it but the books are better than tv and compete against sex some evenings. Best regards, Tom Faux