Your Questions

Greetings Mr. Cornwell: I have become quite a big fan over the last couple of years and check into your website quite often. I have all of the Sharpe books and many of the others though I haven't read them all yet. I am in the process of re-reading the Sharpe series starting in chronological order. However, my question is this--in some of my internet travels including the Harper/Collins website I find reference to a book refered to as Sharpe 21. Since there are 20 previous Sharpe novels , do I guess correct that this is an up and coming new Sharpe adventure that is yet to be titled? If I do guess correctly--all I can say is--you have many fans including myself that will be waiting on the edge of our seats. David Smith

Hi thank you for taking the time to read this message. I'm 4/5 the way through the Pale Horseman and it's an amazing book and story thank you for the time and effort you must have put into this and all your books. When I first begin reading the Last Kingdom I thought how much like Derfel Uhtred is but now he has reached manhood and I can see just how completely different they are too one another. When writing the Pale Horseman and the Last Kingdom were you worried that the two might merge into one character or did you always see them as two completely separate characters who were so unique from one another that it did not matter? Also out of all your characters which one do you think is the most dangerous and who is your personal favourite? I can't wait for the next Sharpe book any ideas when it will be set? thanks again, Christopher Horgan 17 England

JUST finished reading 'The Pale Horseman'. As with everything else I have read by Mr. Cornwell (I THINK I have ready every book published, but MAY have missed a Sharpe book or two (sadly!)) this latest book was brilliant. Cannot wait for the next installment. Are any new Sharpe, or other subjects imminent? Please keep them coming!!!!!!! Trully, the only author whose books I will pre-order, and cannot put down once I have started. Thank you for many many hours of great entertainment. Tony McCluskey

Dear Bernard, I really liked the Last Kingdom and am just about to read the Pale Horseman but I just keep waiting for the day that you write another Thomas of Hookton novel - any plans or dates or what about a English crusader novel set during the third crusade? Alan Ralph

Have you ever considered writing a series of books about the crusades, in the same style as the Arthur and grail quest series?. I have just finished the Pale Horsemen which I thoroughly enjoyed and which I found very insightful since I am studying that period of history at school. Thanks for signing my Pale Horsemen book and I am looking forward to the next one. James Ross

Hello I have just discovered your web site, which is quite handy after finishing the Pale Horseman, as I'm slightly lost after finishing such a great book. The best part of reading your books is that you simply cannot put them down and I'm glad I have this opportunity to thank you for creating wonderful stories which have kept my interest in History alive throughout all my adult life. I first started reading your books after seeing Sharpe on ITV, my father told me that the books were much better and he was right so since then say 15 years ago I have not stopped reading your novels. So I would like to say thank you for some wonderful reading and I hope your novels have given you as much pleasure as I have had reading them and I'm very hungry for Uhtred's next instalment so if you need someone to be a test audience for the next book then I'm your man! There is one thing I would like to ask your help on, I was once told my surname was a Saxon name (Canham) do you know of any books that can help with finding meanings/origins of surnames? Once again thanks for such great reading, oh and please convince someone to make the Warlord series into some films. Regards Gary Canham Basildon Essex

Hi Bernard, I really enjoy your material. I was reading your bio and noticed that you were born in London, moved to Essex, and now live in the USA. Well, I have followed the same path in life. I was born in Islington, moved to Hornchurch (Essex), and now teach English in a Kentucky High School. I was wondering where abouts in Essex you lived, and whether this influenced Sharpe's South Essex Regiment? and also, whereabouts in the US did you settle. Take care, Eddie

I now have 24 of your books in total and read them contantly. My favourite being the Arthurian series - I have recently lent the Winter King to my husband for him to read. As well a a book fan I am also a great admirer of the Sharpe film and have all the DVD's. I know they are making another to appear on ITV next year but wondered whether you had ever been approached to have any of your other books made into films. Considering Lord of the Rings made such a great epic then I am convinced (with the right Director) that your Arthurian series could too as I feel your books are much better than Tolkien. Also, I live in South Cumbria but you never seem to do any book tours near me, the nearest being Newcastle, and wondered if you would consider doing another in either Lancaster or Carlisle - both of which are a lot nearer than Newcastle which is about 4 hours drive. Lastly, have you ever considered writing a childrens novel? I read in your piece in the last SAS bulletin and was sorry to hear of your difficult recent months - may your boat be back in full health soon. Just one more question. How do you write so fast? Not that I am complaining! Many thanks for your continued contribution to literature. Jane

Hello Mr.Cornwell, Thanks for all your marvellous books. In Portugal unfortunately not all are published yet. Starbuck series did not start yet and Sharpe's only 3 Iberia campaign were published. I am anxious for next translations. Regards, JC Martins

Hi, I'm brazilian and I read yours books (The Arthur Books,The Grail Quest,Sharpe's Tiger and Sharpe's Triumph)I loved. But here ( Brazil )dosen't have all your books. Why??? The people like and enjoy yours books. I want to read all your books, you are very good. Please aswer my question. Sorry but I don´t speak very well english. Thank's Andrey

I'm an your fan. I like read the Sharpe's story, but in Italy there are only 5 Sharpe books. Where I can find other Sharpe books in Italy and in Italian language? Daniele Manini

I had the pleasure of hearing you speak at the library in Decatur, Ga.(How could you help but remember such a great venue?)There was one question I did not get a chance to ask...though I can think of many reasons why you either could not ,or would not, answer it: Are you ever going to tell us how Sharpe meets his end...or let him live forever? Thanks for all the wonderful books. Guy

Dear Mr Cornwell I just want to say that I love your books, especially the arthur and grail ones. They are truely a great experience and are the best books I have read in their respective areas, bar none. Also the Uthred books are awesome. I would like to ask you a few questions, firstly why do you seem to favour the pagan side? or seem to use this as a basis for the main character's belief? does it allow the character to be invloved in more intersting situations? Secondly, do you believe the holy grail exists? Thirdly, have you ever considered writing about the crusades? And finally, I would really like to know where your interest for legend and history came from. Thankyou for your great books. Matthew Michaelides

Dear Bernard, Firstly let me say how shocked I was to learn thast you have been unwell.I must have my head in the sand because it seems to have been well known, but I only found out when I read that you had recovered. Let me add my own good wishes and I hope you are back to 100% now and stay that way for a long time. Secondly reading 'The Pale Horseman' I suddenly thought that I didn't like Uthred. He's seems to be not a very nice person. No loyalty except to himself and the side that's winning. Is this how you meant him to come across or is it just me? Thirdly and lastly, I hate to try and correct the master about his own works, however in a recent answer to a question you said that you first killed an ensign in Sharpe's Gold. But didn't Ensign Denny die while helping Sharpe and Harper win the eagle in Sharpe's Eagle, your first book? All the best for your continuing good health, Ed