Your Questions

dear Mr. Cornwell, BIG fan of your books. I have read most of your books (Sharpe, Starbuck and Thomas of Hookton). My question is: have you ever considered writing some fantasy, science-fiction or post-apocalyptic stories? Philip Gabela

Dear Bernard, I've read several of your books and was especially enthralled by the Warlord Chronicles. Usually I like to read fantasy fiction and found that the 'Warlord' novels could well fit into that genre. My question is: would you ever consider writing a fantasy novel? It doesn't have to be all magic fireballs and dragons, of course; indeed, it's better if it isn't. Would you ever be tempted to create your own 'medieval' world? (think of George Martin's Ice and Fire series, for instance) It would still be a 'historical' novel, of sorts, but you could invent the storyline and the characters! Hope you find the time to reply. All the best, James.

Mr Cornwell, this is my second contact to you and I just wanted to say that I have read all your books with the exception of the Starbuck chronicles. I only have a few questions to ask and will try to keep them as short as possible. I was wondering if you had ever thought of a book on the wars in Prussia and Lithuania during the medieval ages, there was a incredibal amount of border warfare which I think you are very adept at writing about and lastly I was wondering if you truly are not going to write about lThomas any longer because I would truly hate to see him die off. Thank you again for all your excellent books. Jimmy

Hi Mr. Cornwell! I've really enjoyed your series of thriller books. Will you be writing another one of these anytime soon? Thanks! Don Thompson

Happy New Year Mr Cornwell: I just finished reading the third part of Thomas the archer, you had a big imagination, it is so good!, I fall in love of your writing technic when I started to read the Excalibur chronicles, they are really fantastic. Now I will start with Sharpe, all the people here in Spain that have read it had told me that they are better than the Arthur chronicles but no way, they can not be so good... Are you planning on writing more adventures of Derfel? The finish with the saxons are so inconclused!!! he must die or try to search Arthur! Thanks you for reading my letter, Alvaro

Bernard, I am brazilian and have just read The Warlord Chronicles. I would like to notice you that your books are great best sellers here in Brazil!! Well...I loved The warlord chronicles...I want to thank you for so great history. A tiny doubt of mine : Caddwg said that he would take Arthur and the others to the place where Merlin had ordered. In your mind, what place was that? Should it be Avalon island? Thank you again for the amazing histories. Charles / São Paulo / Brazil

just a quick note to say nice one Bernard. I've just read Sharpe's Trafalgar and you really captured what life at sea was about during that period. A smashing book. My sister has bought me Sharpe's Havoc for kChristmas, so I am looking forward to reading that very soon. I really appreciate the amount of research you put into your books. Your pieces at the back of the book are as enjoyable to read as the story themselves. Do you take many photos of the battlegrounds and places you visit? If so maybe you should put a few at the back of the book. Thanks once again mate. Andy "The Woollster" Woolley.

Didn't find on your site the answer to a question that's surely been asked 1000x: when is US release date for "The Last Kingdom"? Love your work / thanks. Bob Rice

Dear Mr. Cornwell, Thanks again for quality writing and excellent novels. I have just finished the enitire Sharpe series -- all 23 stories , short and long, up to date, and chronologically -- and I must say, I need to take a deep breath! It's been four months of constant Sharpe exposure. It will take quite a while to get accustomed to the more mundane stuff I was reading. Sharpe provided a nice blend of history, truth, and adventure. I will miss him. I was wondering, since Arabic wasn't an option, are the Sharpe books available in French? If they are, how would I be able to get my hands on one? Thanks again for a wonderful four months. Best of luck in everything! Dina

hi, in Sharpe's Havoc, Captain Hogan tells Sharpe that Lord Pumphrey is a 'molly'. Can you explain this term to me? Is it used in the u.k. or something? Why can he be hung for it? thanks. Reid Ennis

Dear Bernard First of all a late merry chirstmas and happy new year. Second After reading Sun Tzu's the Art of War which had a foward by the late great James Clavell he specualted on whether Napoleon himself had read the book since it had been published in France since 1784. I just wondered if you might know if that happened and how likely that might off been???

Also after recently seeing Sharpes war repeated on Tv and you mention about Sir John Moore in the American Revolution have you ever considered writing about more of the battles like Lexington/Bunker Hill Guilford Courthouse and of course Yorktown from the British persepctive??? Even if Mel Gibson and his kids managed to kill all the English (Scots/Irish and Welsh did not exist in the Patriot) . Anyway good luck on the next Alfred book, Regards Geraint

The Sharpe novels vividly portray the British army's use of floggings to impose discipline. In a novel about the Crimean War I also noticed reference to the practice and was suprised to learn flogging was still in use in the 1850s. I was curious if you know how long this practice lasted in the British military? Looking forward to the next novel whether it be Sharpe or your new saga. Keep up the great work. Howard