hi Bernard first off can I say thank for writing a fabulous series of books most of which I’ve read and loved! I’ve just read your interview with George Martin ,and you say that writing a fantasy book tempts you; may I say I think you would do a great job if you did ,and also if you do why not use your character Derfel (Arthur books ) as a starting point as you told George that you could not forgive him for killing off Ned Stark, I could not forgive you for not letting us know what happened to Derfel or that he most likely died bravely in battle ? Maybe he could go to Avalon and meet his daughter and then start a new fantasy with a touch of old england. Also if you would like a hint for a new bit of historical history ,try my home town of Evesham Worcs the old monastery no longer there and and simon de montford battle and ones before great history in a little market town and also a great name for a character who the town’s named after (eofshamme). Well thanks for some great books, looking forward to seeing how Uhtred’s story unfolds and glad to see you are going to continue Thomas of Hookton’s story ! thanks for reading this. Richard from Evesham