The Author of the Sharpe series of books Bernard Cornwell releases his New Work, ‘The burning Land’ on the 1st of October in the UK. His previous book ‘Azincourt’ sold well entering the New York Times list at number 4, and staying there for a number of weeks, Azincourt reported to of sold over 100,000 copies in the UK in the first month.
Bernard Cornwell is a substantial writer and has authored over 40 novels, which include the Richard Sharpe series of books set in Napoleonic War, and the much acclaimed Warlord Series which chronicle a fresh and feisty retelling of the Arthur Pendragon saga.
The Novel is the fifth instalment in the Saxon Chronicles series continuing on from The Last Kingdom, The Pale Horseman, The Lords of the North and Sword Song. It tells the continuing saga of Uhtred of Bebbanburg as he fights the threatening Viking forces on behalf on an ailing King Alfred.
The story will continue as Uhtred faces the violent invader and would be ruler of Wessex, Harald Bloodhair. Whom because of King Alfred’s weak state of health seeks the throne, as England appears weak and vulnerable to the power hungry Vikings. The novel reaches its climax as both armies prepare to meet for a decisive engagement at Farnham in Sussex.
Like many titles this fall the release date has been timed to avoid a clash with Dan Browns latest release ‘The Lost Symbol’, and a gap of 2 Weeks has been left to allow the book to get the much needed promotional space both in bookstores and online..
The book is due a January release in the US which is after the Christmas period for reasons which are beyond our comprehension, unless books are not usually bought as Christmas presents in the States.
The Richard Sharpe Series of Books written by Bernard Cornwell has been a firm favourite of fans of historical fiction for a number of years now, and has also been adapted into a TV drama featuring Sean Bean amongst others. Notable amongst the books as a great example is Sharpes Enemy.

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