Hi Mr. Cornwell. I’ve noticed that the clamour for more Starbuck seems to be increasing. I ask, why not bring Nate back into the mix? You wouldn’t have to complete the whole series and write nothing but Starbuck until its done. I would suggest the next three novels, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. That would end with both the war and Nate’s career at an important juncture, and a better stopping place than Antietem. Just start alternating in new Starbuck novels along with Sharpe, Uhtred, and your other projects. Your fans will be much happier, and your other series won’t suffer, because you’ll be switching back and forth. Alan Kempner

Dear Mr Cornwell. Though I know you’ve been asked it many times before, I was wondering if now at long last you might start thinking of continuing the Starbuck chronicles? I’ve read and totally understand why you stopped writing them, as they clashed with the Sharpe books being similar in character. The Sharpe books and the tv series were second to none, and I along with millions like me loved them. The tv series has long since finished though, barring the wonderful Sharpe’s Challenge and Peril in recent years, and with this in mind have you considered what a wonderful tv adaptation the Starbuck chronicles might make? If so, would it hopefully spur you into continuing the story and writing further episodes of Nate Starbucks adventures? Many like me have been waiting patiently these past years hoping you would pick up the story from where we last left it. I’d love to see another Sharpe like series on the tele, and can think of no other character I’d rather see take to the screen then Nate Starbuck. We just need more novels so we can read and enjoy them before they get to the big screen! I hope you don’t think I’m being presumptuous Mr Cornwell, I think your novels are great and would just dearly love to see one of my all time favourite characters brought back to life. As you tantalisingly put at the end of The Bloody Ground, “Starbuck will march again”. I hope so. Best regards, Jason

Mr. Cornwell I have enjoyed every book of yours that I have read but I have one question are you making another book in the starbuck chronicles because I have just recently finished the fourth book and found that I really wanted to read more about that story and its characters
Graham Winder

Thanks for all the great books but like many I would like to know when Starbuck will return. You have said in the past that you wont write anymore Starbuck Chronicles until Sharpe is finished. I think you are saying it will be a few years until another Sharpe book so can I assume it will be a few years after that before Starbuck. Looking forward to the new Saxon book thanks, Chris Ridgway