Your Questions

Dear Mr Cornwell.I am reading your magnificent, entertaining Sharpe books. I first got hooked on Sharpe through the tv series and I am a great fan. I am currently reading the last few chapters of the third book, Sharpe`s Fortress. While shopping in WH Smiths for the next book, I found that the other Sharpe books are in the US version. I would like to keep the UK version so to your knowledge have the publishers changed the cover? is there a difference in the book at all? Secondly, I have read that you have included other Sharpe stories that fit between the chronological order in the book. Are these books a follow on to the next book, or are they cleverly "slotted" in so are not needed to be read to follow the story line? Thirdly, (sorry to go on!) you say that you dont have any spare copies of Sharpe`s Company or Sharpe`s Sword. Are they hard to come by or is there another reason? Thank you for having the time to read my questions, and I look forward to your reply. I wish you well, yours Sean Hyder

Hello again Mr Cornwell. Having been an avid follower of Sharpe since finding Eagle in 1996 I have more recently taken to reading factual histories of the same era. The history degree that I studied for rarely allowed me to enjoy military events so it is now fantastic to read the gory details. I previousely asked your advice on writing a factual book of the Napoleonic era, I very much appreciate your response, but I did wonder if you had an opinion on why Wellington has never really made it onto the silver screen? Surely the great man's life would make for a fantastic film, although perhaps the British version rather than Hollywood. Matt Patrick .Belfast.

Love so many of your books. Enjoy learning something new (miliyary tactics) in such an exciting atmosphere. Am going to London soon (9/24/05) and plan to see the Tippo's tiger. Is the Eagle in London, too? Claire Neumann

Are you any relation to the author David John Moore Cornwell, better known by his pen name of John Le Carre? What do you think of his books? Jonathan

Hello Mr. Cornwell. First of all I would like to say I am a huge fan of your. You are a marvelous story teller, I am particularly fond of you books on Arthur. They are great books. Well Mr. Cornwell I was wondering if you had thought of trying to get "The Winter King" and company made into major motion pictures? My father and I believe, with the right director and some decent actors, they could be hugely successful films. I have actually been going through the list of characters and matching actors that may fit that nitch. Well Mr. Cornwell...I was just wondering if you had thought of doing this or if was a possability in the future? Keegan Butters

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I've read most of the frequently asked questions on your web site. I noticed a couple that broached the subject of your Authur trilogy being made into a movie. Your answers were very brief and negative on the subject. I've read many of your books and am particulary impressed with the Authur books. In my opinion, they are the best Authur stories that I've ever read or heard of. I cannot begin to describe to you how good I thought they were. After I read them I began thinking about JRR Tolkein and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Peter Jackson took Tolkein's trilogy and turned it into a cinematic master piece. I think that he could do this with your Authur trilogy. Have you really considered this? I hope you will. Scott Young

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I met you shortly after you published Rebel (in Boca Raton, FL). I've read and listened to (via Audible.com and my iPod) the Starbuck Chronicles. I'm disappointed that the Chronicles end with the Battle of Antietam (or Sharpsburg if you're a Rebel). When, if ever, are the adventures of Nate Starbuck to continue? Respectfully, JEJ

Dear Mr Cornwell Am 71 years old - would love to see the next book in the Starbuck Chronicles. There are many of us looking for another book - we have waited so long. Kenneth Crawford

In doing my genealogy I have found I have a strong interest in the Civil War. Your Starbuck Chronicles were wonderful. I like your style of writing and the historical facts you weave into the story. The 4th book was published on 1996. Will there be more in the series? Thanks for your response. Jan Bechtel

Hello. Is there any chance of Starbuck making a comeback? Neil Brockie

I was just reading through the FAQ page and heard that a new film was going to be made. I was just wondering will Sean Bean still play Sharpe? Paul Hartley

Dear Mr Cornwell, I was wondering if you knew of any plans to re-issue Coat of Arms ? Keep up the good work. Keith

Have you ever considered writing a novel on the nineteen century four way conflict? It was between the USA , Russian Empire, Mexican and British Empire over Alaska, British Columbia, California, Oregon and the Puget Sound Region. It was secretive, bloody and mentioned by Jack London in "The Sea Wolves". Fritz Ruben

hello Mr Cornwell, again this is to do with Sharpe's promotions. I was wondering why in S. Waterloo he sees that his pension was that of a lieutenant, but in S. Company he is given a full, ie non beveret, captiancy for taking the breach at Badajoz, or in S. Siege he was promised a Majority in his Batalian. Also, how come in S. Revenge he didn't serve with his regiment as a Major which he was promised? When in S. Eagle he is attached to the South Essex when it is a batallian of detachments, is he still a rifleman, and what about all the other men that were brought into its ranks, did they keep all their old uniforms? Chris