Your Questions

I would just like to know when Lords Of The North Country is suppose to be available in Canada? I thought books in Canada were suppose to be available on the same date as in the UK but, none of my local book stores have the new novel in. Thanks, Jeff Rogers

I must start by saying how much I enjoy your books, I have only recently started to read the Sharpe books, but I have been side tracked by your Saxon stories, as it's a real passion of mine it has captured my imagination completely. I myself have heard that I can trace my bloodline back to those tumultuous times through my mother's and father's Saxon side and from the Norwegian and Danish side of both my parents yet again, so I am as I would class myself 'half Anglo Saxon and half Danish/Norse'. My father is from Scotland and is from the McDougall clan, who are originally descended from Norwegian Royal blood, and my mother is from Brighton and her Scottish side are from the Campbell clan as well as a few others clans I can't remember off the top of my head and apparently can trace their origin back to some of the first Danes who came over in the Viking raids. But both their sides of Anglo Saxon can be traced, one from the north of England from around Northumbria and the second from around Mercia/Wessex. How they can trace that far back I am not exactly sure so one day soon I shall find out . Anyway back on topic, I have been captivated by these books and my imagination has gone wild, I know you based Uhtred of Babbanburg on an ancestor of your own and that got me thinking that some of the people you mentioned in your books people like Ubba Lothbrokson and Ivarr the bonless and some of the Anglo Saxon characters in your books who actually existed, could in theory be an ancestor of my own. And because of your Saxon books I am actively searching for more information on my own family history hoping to find some detailed information, hopefully I can but if I can't myself I will go to a family history specialist. May I ask how you found your family history? And how much were you able to actually find out about your ancestors? Oh and one last thing, have you started to write the fourth book in the series? If so how far have you got, no pressure! Hehe. I hope this email gets to you, I am very much looking forward to your reply. Ben Pilley

Hi Bernard, Congratulations on the OBE. Well deserved. Just curious: What do you do with your manuscripts when the books are published? Cheers, Chris.

Hello again Bernard......I'm almost finished reading 'Stonehenge' after thoroughly enjoying the 'Warlord Chronicles'. While it gets a little tedious going through all the plans for shifting stones from one place to another, etc...I must say, I don't think many could write such an absorbing tale about this construction feat, as you have done. The conflicts between Saban, Camaban, & Lengar plus the added complexities from Aurenna & Derrewyn have certainly built an exciting tale. I have a question....although this period predates the Druids, I cannot blame modern-day druid-types for including Stonehenge & similar places in their rituals. Even though the druids appeared later, certainly there would most likely have been wizard/shaman/tribal sorcery-type figures (like Camaban) associated with this temple (& others) during its construction. They may not have been (by definition) druids, but there would be a parallel....do you agree? Regards from DownUnder......Darryl Potter

Mr. Cornwell, In your writing you have covered many of Briton's most important periods (the Saxon invasions, the Danish invasions, the Hundred Years Wars, and the Napoleonic Era). Do you have any plans to write about the Norman Conquest Era or the Roman Era?
Cary Kaplan

Just finished the Sharpe series, can't wait for Lords of the North to arrive and I've bought the Grail series to tide me over until it comes. Growing up on the Cold Harbor battlefield and being the product of the Virginia school system, my knowledge of English history was limited. (But, I could take you to any of the 13 Civil War battlefields around the city and talk all day, I went to Lee-Davis High after all). Your novels have really peaked my interest. While browsing through the book store one day I found a copy of Winston Churchill's "The Birth of Britain". I thought it was a fantastic introduction to British history and a great resource for anyone that wants to tie together the time line between The Warlord, the Saxon, and the Hookton series. I was also surprised at how readable Churchill's style was. Are there any particular histories you would recommend, to give an overview of English history, especially the Napoleonic era? I have loved all your novels I have read to date and look forward to all the ones left to read. Sincerely, Jay Green Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Mr. Cornwell I would like to thank you for hours and hours of reading bliss. The Sharpe Series are my favorite book series. I have a question for you would you know when or if they will be releasing Sharpes Challenge on DVD in the U.S.? I know it will be showed on BBC America at the end of the summer. Once again thank you for providing such a wonderful Series. Sincerely Thomas J Murphy Newport RI, USA

Hello , my dad is a huge fan of your books , I think he has nearly all of the Sharpe books, but he has recently got me hooked as well. Can I just say how gripping I think your books are, I have only read the Uhtred books so far and I'm dying to know are there going to be anymore? Are you going to produce another Uhtred book? They say it's a sign of a good book when it leaves you wanting more . Thanks ,I would appreciate it if you could reply , Hannah

Hi, A friend introduced me to the Sharpe DVD's 3 years ago and since then I've been hooked and have been reading your books back to back. I tried reading C Cusler and it was extremely cheesy and only managed half the book. Dirk Pitt is not a patch on Thomas of Hookton, Sharpe or Uhtred. (Just started the Arthur book) Please can you give me an idea of when the 4th Utred book will be out? I think these are by far the best. B Rgds Gareth

Dear Mr Cornwell, My question is: do you have any plans for a series of books set during the English Civil War period? I hope you do, as I'll buy the bl***y lot! Finally, many thanks for your outstanding work. Jon.

I've recently started reading the Sharpe series and am really enjoying reading them chronologically (currently on Sharpe's gold).I know Sharpe's Tiger is the first book charting Sharpe's adventure in India but I was wondering if you had any plans to write about Sharpe's very early military career - Flanders, his first encounter with Hakeswill, etc?
Steve Barry