I’ve just finished Sword Song – the brilliant forth installment of the Saxon Stories. Having read all your other series ( except Sharpe as it is all on TV ! and I can’t read once I have seen it on the screen as it destroys my imagination as my mind automatically puts Sean in the lead role ) I must say that the Saxon stories have to be your best series to date – I thoroughly enjoyed the Arthur Books and have read them through 3 times, but the story of Uhtred really captures the imagination and are a brilliant read – simply can’t wait for the next book ! PS. I am a born and bred Lancastrian living in Oswaldtwistle (nr. Blackburn) – any chance of any heroes coming from around here, we always seem to be forgotten even though the Romans and Vikings came through – or should I just wait for you to do a series on War of the Roses . Joking apart – thank you for your writing, and imagination, it really does give a bookworm like me great joy to read your books. yours sincerely, Max Robinson