New books by Julian Stockwin and Bernard Cornwell – historical fiction

Two new, very interesting releases of historical fiction books scheduled for the fall:

Invasion: A Kydd Sea Adventure, by Julian Stockwin

Julian Stockwin is releasing the 10th book of the very popular Kydd series. Now rumors fly of Napoleon’s planned invasion of England, and British naval commander Thomas Kydd is sent to liaise with American inventor, Robert Fulton, who has created “infernal machines” that can wreak mass destruction from a distance. The new inventions by Fulton are the submarine and torpedo. Fulton strongly believes in their power, but they require further development and testing. And despite his own scruples, believing that standing man-to-man is the only honorable way to fight, Kydd agrees to take part in the crucial testing of these weapons of mass destruction, which just may decide the fate of England.

A very interesting new release, to say the least! Link to preorder the book: Stockwin’s Invasion (Kydd Series) from Amazon US, amazon UK (to be released October 15, 2009).

The Burning Land (Saxon Chronicles, book 5), by Bernard Cornwell

Cornwell is releasing the fifth volume in the bestselling Alfred series. We are now at the end of the ninth century. Even though they have failed previously, the Danes still want to conquer Wessex. And now KingAlfred of Wessex is in bad health, and his heir has no experience. The Danes see a new chance. They are lead by a great warrior, Harald Bloodhair, a new leader of the Vikings. On the side of Alfred, Uthred, his very reluctant warlord, is perhaps the greatest asset. He is cunning and smart, and leads Harald into a trap defeats the Vikings at Farnham in Surrey. This is a major defeat for the otherwise victorious and proud Vikings, perhaps the greatest ever. The Burning Land is a well crafted novel which tells the story of how England survived the Viking onslaught, and a magnificient new tale from Bernard Cornwell.

Available for preorder at Amazon UK: The Burning Land

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