I just finished War Lord. I am sorry that we will hear no more from Uhtred but can understand why his time is done.

I was, however, intrigued by the historical events which War Lord covered. The site of Brunanburh battle was of interest as I grew up in the Wirral and have family there. I am just curious why this battle has not received the same attention as others in our history. We hear about Hastings, Bosworth, Culloden but nothing on Brunanburh. I played many rounds of golf at Brackenwood before moving to Australia, without realising that a significant historical event had taken place there. In fact, I was not aware of that event until recently. I feel ashamed that I studied English history to A level at school and am now, at the advanced age of 68, only just finding out about an event that actually happened in the neighbourhood where I grew up. As you say, this event was as significant as the Battle of Yorktown to the history of the USA.

Just as an FYI, I grew up in Prenton and the Roman road mentioned in War Lord I assume is one which runs close by the M53 near to Prenton Golf Course. Am I right?

Chris Stubbs