Hello Bernard I have just finished The Burning Land; this may sound odd but I actually purchased it in hardback on it’s release date – I have been working up to reading it on the basis that the longer I leave it the more I will enjoy it. Such delicious anticipation. And it did not disappoint. Wonderfully graphic, well researched and so very readable. I’ll take a drive to Benfleet and poke around, the channel between Canvey and Benfleet won’t have changed too much. Are you aware of any archaeological investigations in this area? How long until the next one when, I suspect, Arthur finally pops his clogs and Uhtred goes north to reclaim his birthright? With deepest thanks and appreciation John