Greetings Mr. Cornwell. I just wish to take a little of your time and say thank you for the wonderful works of art you have given the world in the form of your books. The Sharpe , and Saxon stories are the best . As for the Saxon stories , I wish to say well done in your work on giving the reader a wonderful look at the way of war at this time in history. I for one , know quite well the feel and sound of the shieldwall , having been in more than a few myself. ( being in a recreation group ) No other author I have read has captured the feeling of the ground shake , of the feeling of your enemies weight upon your shield , or the killing lust coming upon you ( yes this event comes on in recreators in armor). I look forward to reading the next of the Saxon books. Thank you again Sir. Thomas Young