Bulletin Board

Concernig one of the bulletins from April 8th. WHoever posted that may Sharpe hunt you down! I came on here looking for a news item only to be told a huge spoiler concerning the death of a particualr character! COuld it not have least been in white writing so people could highlight if they wanted to read. I now know who dies in a particular book and frankly it ruins it for me somewhat. Rant over, any truth in the rumours that Sean Bean is coming back to do Sharpe's Tiger? I'm split two ways with it. 1, I coudn't imagine anybody else as Sharpe, but 2. He's isn't as young as he used to be and Sharpe's Tiger is when he was a private...Patrick Oldham

Hi just came across this. Thought you might want to know. Keep writing sharpe. SHARPE MOVIE is planned to film in India in Autumn 2005, starring Sean Bean (TROY, LORD OF THE RINGS, GOLDENEYE). After five seasons of 14 action-packed adventure films which averaged an audience share of 47% on UK television and which still sell in over 50 territories - the award-winning SHARPE returns as a movie - SHARPE'S CHALLENGE. The fate of an Empire and the life of a General's daughter lie in one man's hands.... SHARPE'S CHALLENGE is a co-production with Celtic Films, Shaftesbury Films in Toronto and MPD Films in Mumbai. 1 x 110' theatrical . Marc

Dear Bernard, This is just a note to say how much I appreciate your books, especiially Sharpe, and Sean Beans portrayal of him. I Just wanted to make you aware that I came across a set of tombstones of members of the Sharpe family in a churchyard in Mortimer Berks. This set me thinking as the potential is so specific to your novels I wondered if this was any help to you. I am not interested in obtaining any remuneration whatsoever for this particualar piece of factual information. Your booka are reward enough. I am now plowing through Fallen Angels when I can get a few minutes in. Yours sincerely John Oakley

Bernard, Am an evangelist. Loved the original Sharpe's series and just finished Starbucks. Feel that a continuation of the latter -- unfinished business with Gettysburg and Billy Tumlin, would be more satisfying then continued prequels, etc. of the former. Just one reader's input. P.S. Saw a recent interview where you had nice things to say about President Bush. Well done. Dan Searby

I was at your appearance last winter in Atlanta at the Margret Mitchel House. As I mentioned in my question to you about your thrillers I flew to Santiago the next day and cruised from Valpariso through the Chilean fiords and around Cape Horn to Buenos Aires. This trip was inspired by Stormchild. I have also taken a trip to Portugal and enjoyed reading your latest 2 Sharpe's books about this great country. I usually pass on your books to my grandson who also has enjoyed them. Keep up the good work. I am looking forward to 'The Pale Horseman', although I wouldn't mind seeing some more sailing thrillers. I sail a Horizon Cat on Lake Lanier. Richard Kimball

A benefit of reading several series is the little pleasures of finding a connection between the two. Patrick Lassan. Glad to have a glimpse, wondering if he'll ever get a book of his own. Sounds like he had plenty of his own adventures.
A. Shie

Thank you for writing some of the most interesting novels I have read. I espcialy lke that you list a bibliography and historical notes. I was (before I had to reduce my belongings) able to go to my book shelves and pick up books .i.e. Lady Langford and read them again with new eyes. Now I have to depend on books in large print and the San Francisco public library. I am just starting the first book on Alfred the Great. You cannot know how important your books are to me. I even learned to overlook that Sean Bean did not have black hair! June Price

Hi Bernard! ~Just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed your talk on King Arthur at the Brewster Library. Before I heard your talk, my only knowledge of the legend was based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail -- and the Tintagel Tourist Board. I'm so pleased that you set me straight on the subject. Thank you for signing the books I brought. I'm looking forward to Sharpe No. 21. Kind regards, ~Bob Whitworth

Sir, I just finished reading Sharpe's Tiger and Sharpe's Triumph. I really enjoyed them and read them straight through till about four in the morning. My father was a career officer in the Indian Army and retired a full Colonel. His unit was formerly the "Queen Victorias own Madras Sappers and Miners" and currently the "Madras Engineer Group of the Corps of Engineers. One of their battle honors is "Assaye". The soldiers ceremonial dress includes a black Shako which is very unusual for Indian troops. The soldiers of the MEG are called "Tambi" which means little brother in Kannada (Kanarese). Other soldiers in the Indian Army are called "Sipahi" (Sepoy). My mother is from Karnataka which was formerly the formerly the princely state of Mysore. I was born in Bangalore and have been to Sultans Battery and Srirangapatna. I even went to school with a Wodeyar, descended from the Royal family of Mysore. I grew up wandering the lines, being carried around by the Tambi's and eating with them in their barracks. Even today, at forty-three years of age, the sound of bagpipes and drums makes me homesick. I want to thank you for a great and meticulously researched read. There is nothing like a great Kipling or Forester yarn and now I have to add Cornwell to that company. Thank you again. Regards, Deepak Das

HI Sir Cornwell MY name is Jose Augusto and I'm Brazilian I'm writing to say that I love all your books and I think your knowlage of the histroy of Britain fabulous. My favorite book is Harlequin ( in Brasil it's called the Bowmen) this simple letter is just to say that you have a fanatic reader in Brasil Sorry for my english JOsé Augusto

I have just finished reading "Enemy of God" all I can say is, "Wow" just how much research do you do? I'm not very well off financially so I'm afraid I get all your books from second hand shops and for that, I apologise! Dave Barton