Hi Bernard. I love reading the letters on your web page, almost as much as I love your books. Just a historical point I’d like to add, somewhere in my studies I found a reference to the Napoleonic army testing Various Rifles, but found they fouled so badly that they were practically unusable after a few rounds. Perhaps the French powder or the design of the rifling let them down. I’d be interested if any of your other fans could throw more light on the subject.

Can’t wait for the next Uhtred, have you got a title yet? Regards Roy Manton.