Your Questions

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I wanted to tell you I really liked the Sharpe books. I learned many things about the Napoleonic Wars just by reading this series. Will there be any more Sharpe books coming out in the future? I really like the characters Richard Sharpe and Patrick Harper. How did you think up those characters? I work in a library as an adult services librarian. I have access to all your books. I want to begin reading the other series too. I don't want to take up too much of your time. I am sure you are a busy man.. Sincerely, Angela Westphal Zion-Benton Public Library

Mr. Cornwell: I am thoroughly enjoying your books and have lost much sleep as a result. I've especially enjoyed the Saxon and Warlord series. I have a light-hearted, hypothetical question for you: If Derfel and Uhtred, both in their prime, were able to fight a duel, who do you think would win? I have my idea as to the outcome, but would be interested to know "the creator's" opinion.
John Hollis

Dear Bernard I am currently editing/writing for "Going Native in Alicante" and have put the Sharpe novels in the suggested reading list. I am currently reading Sharpe's Fury and found myself nosing through your books in Spanish at the National Library in Madrid as they are promoting them as background to the 200 Year Anniversary of the Peninsular Wars. (There is a fabulous expo in said library by the way; Goya prints and an amazing cartoon of a British soldier with woman and child and washing drying on his rifle as they march.) Is there any particular episode of Sharpe that related to Valencia or Alicante in particular as I know there was an attack on the castillo in Alicante by the British? Much obliged and keep writing. Susan Bearder

Greetings, Mr. Cornwell! I'm Brazilian, and I just finished reading the "Warlord Chronicles" trilogy, and I just got fascinated! You're really brilliant!! I loved the way you told that story, and because of your books, I got really interested in the Great Britain's history, and I'm looking for books and studying. Congratulations for your brilliant work, and I just wanted to say that you have in me, if not a friend, a great fan! P.S.: can you recommend any book related to Great Britain's History?? If not, that's ok!! greetings from Brazil!
André Felipi Barboza Pacheco

Dear Bernard, I have read the Starbuck Chronicles and was extremely impressed. I have also read Redcoat which was also a wonderful book. I am eagerly awaiting Nathaniel's next book, but in the meantime what would be your suggestion be for my next novel or series written by you. I am just a recreational reader but I did lend the Starbuck series to a friend who is well read and he was floored by them. Thanks Bernard, Ryan

Dear Mr.Cornwell, First of all allow me to apologise to you if this letter is not up to par. i am a big fan of your Starbuck Chronicles series.And I am really excited about your writing on Nathaniel Starbuck. I am looking forward to hearing more of Nathaniel's exploits with the Faulconer Legion. I suppose my question to you sir is will their be any more writings on this series? and if so when can I look forward to hearing them. I look forward to hearing from you on this matter,your response will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. Sincerely Jerry Emerson

Mr. Cornwell, I enjoy reading your books. As a history graduate from University, I find them quite educational and entertaining. That said, I enjoyed the Starbuck's Chronicles the most of your books. Will there be more? Thank you for your time. Tom

Just read Sword Song and loved it. Uthred now rivals Derfel for my favorite character in your books. I read it so darn quickly, though, that now I'm having Saxon withdrawal. Any idea when the next in the series will be? One more note. my jealousy of you living in my favorite place in the world intensified as we were unable to swing our summer vacation there this year. Oh to be on the cape! Bob McNamara

Just finished book 4 in your Saxon tales and was wondering if there is going to be a book 5? Also looking forward to Azincourt, Henry V is one of my favorite plays. Chip Ebel

Greetings just wonder when the sequel to "Sword Song" will released? It's painful waiting LOL!!!! Ps: The Warlord Chronicles were absolutely superb and coming from Sussex, England and living in New York it helps fight the city blues. Cheers, Mark

My students and I love the Saxon tales books, but we are desperate for the next one! When can we expect to see Uhtred again? Amy Duncan

I would just like to say what probably millions have said to you and that is I love your books, I have never laughed or cried so much or spent so much of my time thinking about a book before, I know you said your favourite is the Arthur books which are amazing but I do love Uhtred, are you writing a new one? Again just a thank you for creating such gripping characters and brilliant dialogue Frances Foley

Dear Bernard,is Nick Hook related to Thomas of Hookton? regards Nick.

I was very pleased to see that Sharpe's Peril is set to air this fall. Hopefully we can see it on BBC America here across the pond. Anyway, I noticed that on the Internet Movie Data Base site, one of the characters credited is "Corp. Barabbas Hakeswill". Does he appear in the books and is he related to Obadiah Hakeswell (perhaps a typo on the website?)? I'm just getting started reading the books, after having been introduced to the TV series on BBC America a couple of years ago. Just curious, did the producers or director of the TV series ever ask you which actors you thought would make a good representation of the characters in the books? I think they did an excellent job of casting; I'll picture Sharpe, Harper, Simmerson and Hogan as they actors who played them when I'm working my way through the books. Thank your for sharing Sharpe with us! -JP

"Bernard Cornwell, the Chatham novelist with an international following, is the bumbling Erronius, stirring the audience into giggles simply by walking across the stage." So how are you enjoying being a player? Sounds like you're getting your share of laughs pretty easily.
David McKissack