Mr. Cornwell,
First let me say that I enjoy your books immensely. The first book from you that I read was Agincourt and I was hooked. I’ve always enjoyed learning about European history and Agincourt was the book that made me realize that I could have my swords and action and learn some history at the same time! Having my cake and eating it too. I just started the Saxon stories and am almost done reading the first book. My question is about the Catholicism vs. Germanic Paganism theme in the book. I’ve been doing a lot of research on Germanic Paganism and am familiar with the history of the conflict between the two belief systems during that point in history. Uhtred definitely prefers to be pagan. I find myself echoing his points and agreeing with his comments. At the risk of being too personal, do any of your own personal beliefs resonate in Uhtred’s character? If you choose not to answer that I of course completely understand. Overall, I just wish to say thank you for some thoroughly enjoyable reading.
Robert Rocha