Your Questions

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Hi Mr. Cornwell, As having a specific main character in a series can sometimes limit where and when they can appear, mostly due to time and geographical constraints, I was just wondering if you planned on any more one-off books that could take us to some of your favourite battles like you did in Azincourt? I was hoping you could possibly drag some poor guy through the battle of Blenheim or Wolfe's taking of Quebec etc? Kind Regards, David Heaton

Submitted March 18, 2009

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Yes. But which? There are a number of possibilities, and I'll make a decision soon, but the answer is yes.

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Hello Mr Cornwell. A colleague has just returned from the U.S. with a copy of Agincourt for me. What was the inspiration, what sent you to writing this book? I shall try to read this novel slowly. I congratulate on the poem at the end of the book. Beautiful, poignant and a wonderful end to the book. Also taking the names of the archers from the muster rolls. Those men live on and who knows maybe a movie will come of this book and the names of the long dead will be heard again. Thanks for the writing. Nicholas Langrick.

Submitted March 18, 2009

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I think the inspiration came from the presence of Agincourt at the heart of English myth - obviously hallowed by Shakespeare. It's one of the few events in English history that persists in common memory and it fascinated me (always has). Very often such events get distorted and I think it's intriguing to try and return to the original circumstances and describe what lies behind the distortion - but really that wasn't necessary with Agincourt. The commonly accepted ideas about the battle are more or less right - though I think the arrows did less damage than most people believe. And thank you for your comments!

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Ola Bernard, espero que consiga ler esta mensagem em portugues. Acado de ler o ultimo livro de The Saxon Stories, Sword Song (que aqui é A Canção da Espada), e estou fascinado com as histórias de Uhtred. Gostaria de saber quando sai o próximo livro, e se tem previsão de sair aqui no Brasil. Obrigado.
Felipe Santana Rick

Submitted March 18, 2009

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Hi Felipe. I think you are asking about the next book of the Saxon stories? I am currently working on the fifth book of the Saxon stories and hope to have it ready for publication in the UK in October (most likely January 2010 in the US). I believe it will be available in Brasil by the end of this year. Have you seen the link to the Brazilian webssite on the Diary page of this webssite? Obrigado!

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Hello, First of all Azincourt was a fantastic read, and although I`m a huge Sharpe fan I must say Azincourt kept me gripped from page 1 and I`ve strongly recommended it to my friends. Secondly, is there any chance of visiting Bath in the near future? I came to see you at Waterstones in 2005 I think it was and we are starting to miss you. Best wishes and keep up the good work. Ben .

Could you please tell me if you have any plans to visit the north west (uk) ie Manchester for any talks or book signings in the near future. Many thanks Robin

Submitted March 18, 2009

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It's a little too early to know the book tour schedule (most likely in October); but keep an eye on the Diary page of this website and look for the itinerary to be posted there.

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Dear Mr. Cornwell; Thanks so much for your writings. My personal favorites are the Grail Quest series, the Saxon Stories and your most recent Azincourt. Will you be coming out with any more "long bow" characters and novels? Kindest Regards, David Hawkyard

Submitted March 18, 2009

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It's certainly possible!

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Hi Mr. Cornwell. My name is Utku. I am from Turkey, Ankara. I am a big fan of you . I read The Grail Quest series. Especially the first book was great. Why don't you make them film series? It would be great. If you make, I promise I would go and see them. (Forgive me my English is not perfect) Best Regards, Utku Kuyucu

Submitted March 17, 2009

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Thank you! I'd be happy to see the books made into films, but I'm not a filmmaker, so it's up to someone else to do it.

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I have been looking for a good book or series about the "Wars of the Roses" any suggestions and any chance you may write on this interesting time in English history?
Mike Shrum

Submitted March 17, 2009

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I'm not planning anything on the Wars of the Roses and I'm afraid I don't have any suggestions either. Can someone else help?

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I am a large fan of your work and particularly enjoyed the Warlord Chronicles and the Saxon Stories. I have two questions to ask. Firstly, when can we be expecting another Saxon book? I finished Sword Song and am eager to find out how the outcome will effect Uhtred in the next book? Secondly, if Derfel and Uhtred were to have a fight who would most probably win? (That is when Derfel was in his prime and had use of both hands.) I'm torn who I would support and would like to know what your thoughts are on this. Regards. Duncan.

Submitted March 17, 2009

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The next Saxon story will be available in the UK in October of this year; January 2010 for the US.

Oh, I just don't know - don't even think about it. What's your idea?

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I'm an Italian fan of your books and I'm very fond of Saxon Stories and Uhtred's adventures. Please could you tell me if there will be an Italian edition of "Sword Song" (Longanesi editor) ? Bests regards

Roberto

Submitted March 17, 2009

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