New Bernard Cornwell Book The Burning Land Released
The Burning Land the new Book form Bernard Cornwell author of the Sharpe series of books is out on the 1st of October in the UK. His previous novel ‘Azincourt’ sold well entering the New York Times list at number 4, and stayed there for a number of weeks, Azincourt was reported to sell over 100,000 copies in the UK in its first month since publication.
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 book is the fifth instalment in the Saxon Chronicles series of novels following on from The Last Kingdom, The Pale Horseman, The Lords of the North and Sword Song. It focuses on the continuing saga of Uhtred of Bebbanburg as he fights for King Alfred against the threatening Viking forces.
As the story continues Uhtred will face the violent invader and would be ruler of Wessex, Harald Bloodhair. Whom because of King Alfred’s delicate state of health grasps for the throne, as England appears vulnerable and weak to the power hungry Vikings. The story reaches its climax as both armies prepare to clash in a decisive battle 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.