Dear Mr. Cornwell. I only just discovered, that a new book about Uhtred of Bebbenburg is on it`s way. I look forward to read it, as it is a fascinating story in every aspect, about my own ancestors the Danes. Such a long time has passed since “Swordsong” that I thought you had given in on writing, which would indeed be a great loss. I went through Azincourt in less than a week. To something completely different: Some time ago I attended a series of lectures about rewriting of history. It might sound trivial to you, but it was actually rather exciting. Questions like, if Gabriel Princip had missed the Austrian crown prince in Sarajevo, If Lee had not lost an important order at Antietam and so on. It actually touches some interesting aspects, for instance, had Varus won at Teutoburgerwald in 9, Denmark might be Catholic today and fanatic supporters of the EU. Not to mention if Bonnie Prince Charlie had overruled his own council and pressed south of Derby in December 1745, The Stuarts might be on the throne of England today? Please answer me soon best regards Preben