Dear Bernard, I finished reading Uhtred’s tale some month ago and it was one of the most interesting and fascinating stories I ever read. You have a real gift to make history “alive” ! Reading the (so far) 5 books is one thing – listening to them is quite another and (being a fast reader) I had never realised it. But some weeks ago I found the corresponding audio books – most of them read by Tom Sellwood. As he himself seems to come from Northumbria (and speaks “that tongue”) the tale by Uhtred became even more fascinating. I really look forward to the next book and I am keen to known if and how he escapes the firm grip of the church :) Best wishes, Chris