Just wanted to say how much I am enjoying immersing myself in The Saxon Stories. I’ve always been interested in that period of English history and, as in all your books, you make everything come so alive. You can practically hear the clash of the swords and smell the blood! I particularly like how you put everything in context. Yes, Uhtred and Ragnar are bloody killers who thoroughly enjoy it, but that was life back then–kill or be killed. Fight for your home, your land, your family, your honour. I have a small collection of non-fiction books on English history so I keep referencing them for more information on the “real” characters and dates and so on. You seem to be pretty accurate compared to some other historical fiction I have read. Your portrayal of the priests and the Church makes me suspect you are really a pagan at heart yourself! I’m sorry I’ll have to wait another couple of years until the next installment comes out in paperback. I also enjoyed The Arthur Books and Stonehenge, and I think I’ll tackle The Grail Quest next. Heather Mousseau