Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Trilogy

[Dave1984]

I would like to say that his "Saxon Trilogy" doesn't appear to be a trilogy at all, even if it was originally intended to be, as Lords of the North seemed to end with alot unsaid/undone and in the Historical note at the end of that book Cornwell mentions that Uhtred will need Serpent-Breath again, the same way as at the end of the Sharpe books he says that Sharpe and Harper will march again- a comment I have always taken to mean that he is planning to write more for the series.

Ah, found this on Wikipedia:

According to Cornwell's replies on his website bulletin board, the series will not be a trilogy like his other medieval works, but will have 3 or 4 more sequels: "I'm not sure how many there will be - perhaps seven? maybe eight?"

[CybrGamr]

I've just started "Lords of the North". I like Uhtred so I wouldn't mind a continuation after this trilogy...

[sapi]

I actually missed the reference to a trilogy, but you're right - there's plenty of scope to continue.

[CybrGamr]

Thanks for the suggestions on Pressfield and Gemmell. I just got "Gates of Fire" and "Lord of the Silver Bow" out of the library. Once I finish "Lords of the North", I will hit Gemmell first.

I don't mind using the library, but I prefer to own the books (especially if I find I like them). Most fiction is released in mass market paperback format, so I'm not sure why many of these historical fiction novels were not.