Dear Mr. Cornwell,

Congratulations on the excellent latest addition “Warriors of the Storm” to the Saxon series. It had particular resonance for me (as with “The Empty Throne”) as I live in Chester. I have to confess having been a resident in the area for the last 30 years I hadn’t heard of Eddisbury Hill. I therefore took advantage during the Christmas break to pay it a visit. Not much to see now alas but I found the remains of the gate and section of double rampart interesting.

I also really enjoyed watching “The Last Kingdom” apart from the Saxon square/oblong/Roman scutum type shields which were annoying. I could live with the kite shields that appeared halfway through even though they are too early for this period. They must think the audience is stupid. Or maybe I am just being a history geek.

In the above last two books in the series, you included Brunanburgh in the story. I presume therefore you favour Bromborough as the site of this epic battle? If so I had thought you were lining it up as a grand finale however unfortunately when I checked the dates, Uhtred would be 80 years old so if he is still about he would just be giving sage-like strategy and tactical advice to Athelstan?

Will the next Saxon series book you are writing be the last?

Regards,

Peter