Dear Mr Cornwell!

I’ve just finished Warriors of the Storm! Just one more great Uhtred book. Stiorra and Sigtryggr are a charming pair!

Several old characters died in this book. And I wanted to ask what do you feel about the antagonists in your books? Does Uhtred mirror your view on them? Or maybe sometimes you sympathize with them, their cause? Foe example I’ve always liked Haesten and understood his choice. I think Uhtred wasn’t just to him

I’ve just started to read Warriors of the storm and almost at once was so much saddened by one of the oldest characters’ death. I must admit Haesten was one of my most beloved characters along with Svein from the Pale Horseman (It’s so sad they were dropped out of the TV series.) And not just because I love pagans more than their enemies, but because he was a really bright and colourful character, cheerful and witty. I really felt Uhtred didn’t do him justice taking his sword away. I could never blame Haesten for breaking his oath for how could he fight against his own people? Uhtred himself too many times led Ragnar down even though claiming brotherhood.

So I wanted to ask what do you feel about the characters that are antagonists of the main ones? Do you sometimes feel sympathy for their cause? Or does for example Uhtred mirror your attitude towards them?

Thank you so much for all your wonderful books, especially for Arthur and Uhtred. Now I’m reading forth and worrying about one more beloved Dane – Sigtryggr Anna