dear Mr Cornwell I’ve just finished the burning land. I am gutted there are only 3 of the arthur tales. It’s not for me to advise you, but don’t you think there is a bit more mileage in these fabulous stories? I haven’t got my books confused, it’s just Uhtred is a character that I think would be brilliant in a shield wall with Derfel. I’ve so much to ask you this piss poor attempt won’t do. Just know through your tales when I was incarcerated briefly like a fool I fell in love with my country, what we have achieved and the spirit of my countrymen all to readily forgot I know these are works of fiction but to feel and be concerned for them is a skill only you possess thank you.

Barry Anderson