Hi Bernard. Just finished Sword Song. Fantastic piece of writing. Really enjoyed it. I find it quite amusing that Uhtred’s history seems to follow my own! My wife is from Strensall, which is mentioned in The Last Kingdom. I am from Chester-le-Street which is Cuncaester in Lords of the North and then you have a battle at Ludds Gate in London in Sword Song, which happens to be the head office where I work. Anyway, brilliant, like I say. Has anyone expressed an interest in doing a screenplay for the Saxon Books? I hope someone gets a move on or I may have to go for it myself! I’m glad to see you’re writing on Agincourt. I look forward to seeing the book. A fantastic period. As always, thank you for the entertainment and also the constant inspiration to continue with my own work. If I ever get published I will happily buy you dinner to express my gratitude.

Iain