Dear Bernard, I have never been a avid reader, I am 46 yrs of age now and can count on my two hands the number of books I’ve read, scandalous I know, please forgive me. However just before Xmas my son Sam gave my wife The Lost Kingdom to read. I noticed it on our desk and read the blurb. Being from Northumbria and having spent many a day at Bamburgh i was intrigued and started to read. I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful book it is. I have not quite finished it yet but I am not far off and have borrowed the three follow up books from my son. The way your write has engaged me something that no other Author has ever done. I have watched all the Sharpe series on TV but have not read the books, I think they may be next on my list. I just wanted to thank you for firing my interest in reading and I look forward to the next installment of the Saxon Stories. Best wishes Kevin Heads