Your Questions

Dear Bernard I am a great fan of yours. I started off reading your Arthur books, then went on to Stonehenge, the Grail books and finally on to the Saxon Stories. As you will have noticed, I haven't started on the Sharpe stories as yet. The main reason for this is, that it is very difficult to get hold of all of them, especially the earlier ones. Do you think that the pubishers might do a re-release, maybe in the form of a collectors series (hardcover would be really nice)? I think that there is a market out there that is just waiting for such a collection. In the mean time I'll be counting the days until September until I get my hands on the next Saxon book. Kind regards Christian

Hello Mr Cornwell. I have completed the first three books in the Saxon Series and have really enjoyed them. 'Waiting for Sword Song'. I know you have other periods you like to write about. I'm a Sharpe fan also. Have you ever considered The French and Indian War. cheers Edward (Canada)

Hello Bernard, Like everyone who has commented I'm a big fan of your books, especially the Saxon Stories. When Ragnar and his men first took York I was particularly engrossed because that is how my ancestors supposedly came to Britain. For all I knew you were writing about my family! So thank you for that. I can't wait for Sword Song to be released so I can read more about Uhtred. My question to you is have you ever considered writing a series about William the Conquerer and the Norman Conquest? I know you have plenty of other stories planned but I would love to see one about the Norman conquest. Yours, Rhys Wood.

I just finished watching "Sharpe's Challenge" and was extremely frustrated to find that it ended with a cliff-hanger and I can find no evidence of another DVD which will finish the episode! Will there be one, and when will it be available? I have watched all the of the series and thoroughly enjoyed them, but this has left me very unsatisfied and anxiously waiting for the end of the story.

Clarence Russell

Mr. Cornwell, when in h--- are you going to finish the Starbuck Chronicles? I am so looking forward to reading about the pain that Nate is going to bestow on Mr. Blythe. Buster B

When may we expect to continue the American Civil War? I have read the 4th and impatiently await the 5th. Love yer stuff but suppose u hear that a LOT. Sharpe would be my favourite but gawd, u r hard on yr heroes. Anything after 5th. America ? Lookin'& listenin'. Tony Freshwater

Now then, I would like to start by thanking you for occupying too much of my spare time,(much to the distaste of my partner).Shame on you sir!!! However...I find it practically impossible to leave your novels unattended, until I've finished reading them. Not many authors can do that on a regular basis, but I can't put the damned things down. Sigh!!! Anyway...I was just curious to know when you intend to continue the Starbuck saga? I know that this question has been previously addressed. But I feel that it's a great injustice that you've been side tracked by other historical topics. Don't get me wrong, your other efforts have been greatly appreciated, but this series of novels is sadly unfinished. Damn your eyes sir!!! Anyway...I'm still waiting patiently for the next Sharpe novel,(me thinks you should write faster). I'm curious as to see where you take him this time. Write faster Sir!!! Steve (impatient) Seymour

When will Sharpe's Fury be released in mass paperback? Rebecca Cahill

Over the past few months I've been watching the Sharpe TV shows (I order them through Netflix), and have enjoyed them very much. Just wondering, as an avid reader, are the Sharpe books 1-21, available in a single large volume instead of having to make room for 21 books on my shelf? When I've completed the Sharpe series I'll have to look into some of your other works! It seems you are a prolific writer, but do take time to rest and spend time with your wife, too. Respectfully, Glenn Notsch Phoenix, Arizona, USA

When you have finished writing your last Sharpe book (hopefully not for many years), what would be the possibility of one volume with all the stories? Also have you any plans to go over the series of books and edit them as some details don't follow through, i.e. in earlier stories you had Sharpe as a sergeant in Folkstone (where as a young recruit I learnt to be an infantryman on the same fields Sharpe would have used), but in later books he came back from India having gone from private to officer. Joe Wilkinson

I have read most your books and I am a big fan of your work. Currently reading through the Saxon books. I'm wondering whether you have thought of tackling the subject of Oliver Cromwell and the English/Irish Civil War? It is obviously a sensitive topic but I think you are the right man to tackle it. It is a very interesting period in English history, especially since it affected the future developments of the British Isles in a profound way. I know you have already tackled the US Civil War so why not the English? Greetings from Sweden. Marcus

Hi there Bernard I'm a big fan of your books...mainly the series that covers the Vikings, Danes and Saxons. I loved the last book "Lords Of The North" that I have now recently finished. When is the next installment...and what will it be called? Sincerely Blaise

I started with the Arthur series back in High School, and worked my way through all of your writing avoiding the Sharpe series. I always looked at the great deal of Sharpe books and often got overwhelmed. A year or two ago i picked up the first Sharpe story and have since been through them all with out more than a days break between them. I am starting Sharpe's Revenge today and with only two Sharpe books left I feel as though all of my friends are moving away, joking of course. What does the future hold for you writing, just curious what series we will see more of? Loyal reader, Brad Koyak

In Gallows Thief, Sandman notes he was lost in the mountains (in Spain/Portugal I think) but found by a rifle officer and some greenjackets. I haven't had time to check Sharpe, but, was this a chance meeting between Sharpe and Sandman??? I greatly apologize if you've answered this question before. Thanks for the great work, you're brilliant. Gary