A new book focusing on Cornwall's literary heritage is being published.

Written by author and executive headteacher Mark Mitchley, Cornwall's Literary Heritage will be available on store shelves from Tuesday, October 15.

The book showcases Cornwall's rich literary tradition, influenced by its unique geography, ancient rock formations, and closeness to the sea.

It highlights the influence of Cornwall's landscapes on its writers, tracing the lineage from its bardic tradition and ancient Cornish language, Kernewek, to modern authors.

The book chronicles St Juliot, where Thomas Hardy lived and courted his first wife, and which also served as inspiration for Winston Graham's popular Poldark series.

Fowey, home to literary giants such as Daphne du Maurier, 'Q' (Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch), Kenneth Graham, and Mabel Lucie Attwell, is also a focal point.

Mr Mitchley does not overlook John le Carre, whose books often featured Cornish interludes, or the inspiration that Cornwall provided to visiting writers such as Charles Dickens, Virginia Woolf, and Conan Doyle.

The literary journey further explores the works of Derek Tangye, Crosbie Garstin, the Hocking family, John Betjeman, Charles Causley, and the reverand Robert Stephen Hawker.

The book also nods to modern-day writers like Liz Fenwick, Fern Britton, Victoria Holt, W. J. Burley, and Patrick Gale, and even mentions the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' Cornish setting.

Beyond the exploration of literary figures, Cornwall's Literary Heritage serves as a guide to locations where this literary legacy can still be experienced.

Mr Mitchley has previously penned articles on Cornish history for An Baner Kernewek and Falmouth in 50 Buildings for Amberley.

Cornwall's Literary Heritage will be available for £15.99.

The book comprises of 96 pages and includes 100 illustrations.