Hi Bernard,

Love your books; they have stolen hours and hours away from many nights sleep and they were well worth it!

I was having a conversation with family the other day and we were discussing the English classes from school which alleged that the colour of curtains or other things of that nature set a particular tone. I wondered whether you ever deliberately write things of that nature into your books and when young people learn about Bernard Cornwell’s books what will be the frequent methods you use to build mood into your stories?

Also, if the answer above would be yes, what colour curtains would Uhtred, Sharpe or Derfel have (assuming they had a sudden urge to have them!)?

Thanks,

Tom