Mr. Cornwell, I am an English literature teacher at the University of Mexico, and I just wanted to tell you how I have enjoyed your Arthur and your Saxon series. The historical backgrounds, descriptions of attires, weapons, homes, and whips are simply exquisite–they really take the reader into the times where the story takes place. I have just finished reading “Sword Song,” and just can’t wait to get more of Lord Uhtred and “Serpent-breath.” One question, I have read that your character Uhtred is modeled on one ancestor of yours–where did you find information about your ancestor? Is he specifically mentioned in any ancient manuscript? Thank you so much for your fabulous stories–they really enrich our lives! Jim Valero