Sir, once again I must tell you thank you. I have only just finished your “Excalibur” and, through your skills, stood in the shield wall by the shore in 500 AD. Each novel surpasses the last. Through you I came to be friends with your Derfel, stood in awe of a man named Arthur who should have but would not become a king and witnessed the magical sword turn in the air before plunging into the depths. You, sir, are among the finest authors I have encountered over my past 65 years and, once again, thank you for the fabulous trip into the mists. Yours, David Stanley, San Diego, California USA