Hi Bernard, I have recently finished rereading The Winter King which I first read in 1996 (making me 14!). I have also completed The Last Kingdom and note similarities between the protagonists – namely that Uhtred and Derfel were both captured and reared by their enemies. I was wondering if there is a particular reason behind this or if this is a method of writing that you find comes easily to you? I would also like to say how much I am enjoying the Sharpe series, particularly the attention to detail and description of battles. The Arthurian trilogy stands out as my favourite of your works and I am thoroughly enjoying revisiting it. Jenn