Dear Bernard, I am working on a non-fiction book with Hank Harrison called “Arthur the God”. I love your Saxon stories involving the unconventional hero Uhtred, and I am curious as to how you are going to tell the story of Aethelflaed’s daughter, Aelfwynn, who was removed as “The Lady of Mercia” by her uncle King Edward. Do you intend to portray her as a tragic figure? Also, you made a comment in “Sword Song” that there was no evidence that Aethelflaed had been abducted and held for ransom by the Danes. But it is recorded that her company was attacked when she was travelling to meet Aethelstan for her wedding, and that she successfully defended her position and managed to escape? Of course we all know that Uhtred recaptures Bebbanburg in the end, but your books are so exciting that I can’t wait to see how he pulls it off. I am really looking forward to reading further instalments of the series, but am dying of curiosity! Best Wishes, Karen Han