Your Questions

I have just come home from holidaying in Tunisia. My father bought your book at the airport (The Last Kingdom) and having read the 'blurp', I began to steal it from him, much to his annoyance. It was beautifully written and your attention did not sway for a moment. I have read several of your other books, (From Sharpe's Tiger to Rifles) and found that you have surpassed yourself again. When can we expect the sequel to the Last Kingdom? Can you give a few hints to where the plot may lead without giving too much away? Once again congratulations on a job well done! Craig, 14 (Lincs)

Mr. Cornwell- As a transplanted Englishman, do you find it more difficult to write about Americans (the Starbuck novels, Redcoat), than those from your native country? Thanks- Nick Smith

Dear Mister Cornwell. Have just finished re-reading the Sharpe collection and topped it up with Mark Urban's 'Rifles'. I have collected Mark Adkin's 'Sharpe Companion-Early Years' but the other Volume is hard to get. Would you know how I can get it? Also, would it be hard to get a replica of 95th Rifles uniforms and Baker Rifles for a reinactment force here in Eire. Would it be expensive? Any chance of you comin back to Eire cos I wouldn't mind meeting you and havin a grand chat. I am a SAS member and am a fan of Arthur and Grail trilogies. May read 'Redcoat' I hear it's superb. I always think Sharpe's Company is the most overwhelming as it shows Sharpe's true feelings towards life. He offers himself to sacrifice just to see his only family. I have all books, (even short stories, DVD's, bookmarks, photos and the odd book about Napoleonic Wars). Thanks for all. You were saying that Hornblower inspired you and made your love for that era. Your Sharpe books have helped many, including myself to understand and love it. Honest to God, you are a true author and when my book 'Flame of Freedom' about the Wexford Rebellion of 1798 is published soon, I would be honoured if you could give your thoughts. Talk to you soon. Dia Saor Eire (Harper's famous 'God save Ireland'). Slan go foill a chara. Colum O'Rourke

Dear Mister Cornwell, I have read all your books translated in Dutch. Now the publisher "uitgeverij M" in Holland is gonna start with the Grail Quest trilogy, but they start with Heretic ?? I don't think this makes sense, I thought it was an continuing story or is it possible to read the three books in random order?? The publishers reason: They wanna start with the best book of the trilogy ?? Thanks en regards, Robert

Hello,
when will the "Grail quest" books be released in Dutch edition?
Mommaert Wouter

DEAR MR. CORNWELL I´VE JUST FINISHED READING THE HERETIC ("EL SITIO DE CALAIS" IN SPAIN) AND REALLY ENJOYED IT. I´M WAITING THE NEXT BOOK. THIS SERIES AS A TELEVISION SERIES IS POSSIBLE? JOSE ORTIZ GONZALEZ

Exactly how old is Richard Sharpe after Waterloo? Are there any conflicts he could have go onto as I have found this snippet and wondered if this could be another area for adventure 1808. 13th Foot. They arrived from England in March, 1808, but left in November to help attack Martinique in the French West Indies. Keep up with the great Sharpe stories, any chance of coming to Carlisle to do a signing?? Ian Winter Carlisle

Dear Mr. Cornwell This summer I've read your 'Harlequin' and 'Vagabond' and they are simply amazing! Thomas is one of the best characters that I've ever met in all these years of novels; and the plots are so engaging that once I've start reading it's impossible to leave it. Yesterday, on your website, I've found out that you've already written the third novel, 'Heretic'. I'd like to know when it will be available here in Italy because I'm so eager to read it that, if will take a long time to arrive here, I prefer buy it in the original version! In the last month I read the Excalibur novels and I loved them but the story doesn't have a real ending what will happen to Nimue and who will become king instead of Mordred? Perhaps I'm too curious. One last question a friend of mine, the one that lent me all your novels, your most affectionate reader I suppose, has discovered that you've written dozen of books about Sharpe so why, here in Italy, only five books had been published? Thanks a lot for the time you've spent with my e-mail, Good work! Costanza

Mr. Cornwell, I very much enjoy your novels, and have read all the Sharpe series, the Grail Quest series, and Gallows Thief. I have also watched all of the Sharpe movies. Have you ever considered making one last movie? Sharpe's Devil. It would be a great finish to an excellent series. Sean Bean made a perfect Sharpe, even as a blond. Very much looking forward to the new novel. Thank you, Tracey

Hello, dear Mister Cornwell - I've recently discovered your work through Sharpe's videos and I've started reading your books after that. I must admit that I really enjoy reading them and I've told many people about them. However, I live in France. As I am an English teacher, there is no real problem for me to read in English, but I know several persons who would like to read your books in French and I've discovered that too few of your books were translated in French (especially the Sharpe's stories). Maybe you could do something to develop your publications in French, don't you think? (even if the French army is the enemy of Richard Sharpe...lol.). Thank you for reading my message and thank you for sharing so exciting stories with us! Caroline Kahel.

Dear Bernard, I'm a fan of your Sharpe books and at present, I'am trying to read them all (I'm reading Sharpes Escape now!). I was wondering whether you had any plans to release any other Sharpe books? I got into reading the series when my friend let me borrow Sharpe Rifles on DVD. After this I noticed that the story in the books started before the films. So I was also wondering whether you knew of any other films of Sharpe to be released? I await your reply, Terry.