Your Questions

Hello Mr. Cornwell, I wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed your writing, especially the grail quest and saxon stories, can't wait for the next one of those. I respect the realism in the stories. I was wondering however about Thyra being able to control the hounds so completely with the sounds she made in Lords of the North, it seems a little far-fetched, where did you get the idea? anyway keep up the good work, overall the stories really are excellent. Thanks, Andy B.

Hi, I've just bought The whale road by Robert Low. It has a statement from you on the cover which reads 'a company of warriors, desperate battles, an enthralling read'. I've tried to read it but he uses so many analogies it's hard to keep track of the main story. Untill I read the warlord chronicles I was never interested in reading. Can you recommend any Authors that write in a similar style to you as Robert Low was a very big let down. Michael Paul Mclaughlin

Dear Sir, I just wanted to applaud your magnificent novels. I am attaining a masters degree in modern history, so I have little time for fiction reading. I have had to have very particular tastes and your novels always make my list as well as Robert Harris and Steven Saylor's works. I just wanted to know if you ever considered an alternate or counterfactual historical novel? Also, have you read Andrew Roberts' dual biography of Napoleon and Wellington? I found it to be captivating reading. Thank you for your time. Greg Jones

When will Sharpe's Fury be released in mass paperback? Rebecca Cahill

Mr. Cornwell, when in h--- are you going to finish the Starbuck Chronicles? I am so looking forward to reading about the pain that Nate is going to bestow on Mr. Blythe. Buster B

When may we expect to continue the American Civil War? I have read the 4th and impatiently await the 5th. Love yer stuff but suppose u hear that a LOT. Sharpe would be my favourite but gawd, u r hard on yr heroes. Anything after 5th. America ? Lookin'& listenin'. Tony Freshwater

Now then, I would like to start by thanking you for occupying too much of my spare time,(much to the distaste of my partner).Shame on you sir!!! However...I find it practically impossible to leave your novels unattended, until I've finished reading them. Not many authors can do that on a regular basis, but I can't put the damned things down. Sigh!!! Anyway...I was just curious to know when you intend to continue the Starbuck saga? I know that this question has been previously addressed. But I feel that it's a great injustice that you've been side tracked by other historical topics. Don't get me wrong, your other efforts have been greatly appreciated, but this series of novels is sadly unfinished. Damn your eyes sir!!! Anyway...I'm still waiting patiently for the next Sharpe novel,(me thinks you should write faster). I'm curious as to see where you take him this time. Write faster Sir!!! Steve (impatient) Seymour

Hi BC Just started the Simon Scarrow books, having read all of yours. love the quote from u on the cover 'I really dont need this kind of competition.' I wonder. Do you or have you ever used any ghostwriters? If you did then perhaps u could publish more - no? If the quality was up to speed i would buy them all. Hoping to see you at the borders book festival (melrose) in a few weeks. . i'll try to come up with some devilish questions. . tata Nick

Dear Mr Cornwell, I live in England and travel about 2 hours to get to my work in London hospital every day and I have to say that if it were not for your books it would not be such a bearable journey. I particularly like the Grail Quest series and am about to start on the Arthur Books.Do you have any particular favourite authors? (apologies if you have already been asked this question) Gavin Dray

Hi, Your books are wonderful to read. My question is has anyone considered writing a screenplay of Crowning Mercy and its generations later Fallen Angles? They would make movies that both men and women would find captivating. Bob Ott

Over the past few months I've been watching the Sharpe TV shows (I order them through Netflix), and have enjoyed them very much. Just wondering, as an avid reader, are the Sharpe books 1-21, available in a single large volume instead of having to make room for 21 books on my shelf? When I've completed the Sharpe series I'll have to look into some of your other works! It seems you are a prolific writer, but do take time to rest and spend time with your wife, too. Respectfully, Glenn Notsch Phoenix, Arizona, USA

When you have finished writing your last Sharpe book (hopefully not for many years), what would be the possibility of one volume with all the stories? Also have you any plans to go over the series of books and edit them as some details don't follow through, i.e. in earlier stories you had Sharpe as a sergeant in Folkstone (where as a young recruit I learnt to be an infantryman on the same fields Sharpe would have used), but in later books he came back from India having gone from private to officer. Joe Wilkinson

I have read most your books and I am a big fan of your work. Currently reading through the Saxon books. I'm wondering whether you have thought of tackling the subject of Oliver Cromwell and the English/Irish Civil War? It is obviously a sensitive topic but I think you are the right man to tackle it. It is a very interesting period in English history, especially since it affected the future developments of the British Isles in a profound way. I know you have already tackled the US Civil War so why not the English? Greetings from Sweden. Marcus