Dear Mr Cornwell,

Thank you for all your wonderful books, I’ve long been a fan of Sharpe and started reading through your ‘Last Kingdom’ books following the television series. So far I have reached ‘Death of Kings’. I mention this in case my very minor question touches upon a sub-plot that may yet be developed. But when Uhtred first goes to London he sees a Roman carving of a lion and is mystified by it. Later, in ‘Death of Kings’ he is perplexed by Eohric’s lion banner and on a number of occasions reveals ignorance of what a lion might be. I just wonder why this should be. Uhtred is literate. He is clearly familiar with the Christian Scriptures (where lions appear not infrequently) and has no apparent trouble with other beasts either real or imaginary. Surely a reasonably well educated lord like him with wide experience would be familiar with the idea of a lion?

Not a criticism, just a query and asked with my thanks for your great books.

David Steers