Bernard Cornwell, "the reigning king of historical fiction" ("USA Today"), is the author of the acclaimed "New York Times" bestseller "Agincourt"; the bestselling Saxon Tales, which include "The Last Kingdom", "The Pale Horseman", "Lords of the North", "Sword Song", and, most recently, "The Burning Land"; and the Richard Sharpe novels, among many others. He lives with his wife on Cape Cod.