Dear Bernard, I am very excited about the Fallen Angels (due out next week) and the Last Kingdom. However, I was hoping that the latter will be out at the beginning of October (when you will be doing book signings) whereas Amazon and Ottakers have the publishing date as the 1st of December – I can’t wait that long!!! – could you confirm when it will be out? I hope you will be doing more talks and book signings around the country. Best wishes and success, Berj

Mr Cornwell, Just writing to say that I am currently enjoying the second of the American Civil War Series. For some reason I was a bit wary of reading a series based on the Confederate side of things but I can see why you chose that side – many shades of grey. Just one question really: It says here that the Last Kingdom is to come out in October but on Amazon.co.uk, it says it is out in December 1st. Which is right? Thanks for the excellent reading, Lewis