Hello Mr. Bernard, My name is Marina and I’m writing from Brazil. I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your writing and how valuable your books are to me. I’ve started reading King Arthur’s books in 2004 and they really got a hold on me! Since then I’ve read the trilogy twice, and the more I read it, the more I want to read. Those fascinating characters seem to be still alive and, more than that, they seem to have really existed! I’ve read many other Arthurian legends and tales since I first realized my interest in King Arthur’s “stuff”, but no character is as real as the ones you’ve created for this trilogy. They are absolutely magical, but at the same time only humans, with human actions, reactions and feelings – that’s what makes your trilogy really real to me. Nimue and Merlin are my favorite ones. Nimue, with the obsession and passion for the ancient knowledge and gods, and Merlin, with all his irony, sarcasm and cynicism motivated me to research a lot about ancient celtic beliefs, ancient britain and druidry. My first international trip happened this year, and of course United Kingdom was the chosen destination. I have no words to describe my feelings while I was climbing the Tor and reaching the top of it, while I was standing near King Arthur’s “Tomb” site at Glastonbury Abbey, while I was inside the train admiring the beautiful “Dumnonian” summer landscapes… I couldn’t stop remembering some parts of the trilogy, landscapes descriptions, dialogues, characters’ personalities… I had to read the trilogy again! :) So I’m finishing my third reading right now, and I must confess that this reading is much more special than the two previous ones, because now I can proudly say I’ve been there, I’ve felt the emotion of being there and I’ve seen many of those places you are mentioning in your books… Even being only for a short period of time, it was absolutely worthwhile. Obviously Stonehenge and Saban’s adventures are still inside my mind as well! :) So I just wanted you to know that you have a brazilian fan – be sure I’m not the only one! – that admires you, your work, and the ability you have to touch other people’s hearts with your incredible writing. Thank you, and congratulations! Marina