Dear Mr Cornwell, You may recall that several years ago I sent you a transcript of an old newspaper story about a British naval hero who had sunk several American ships on a raid into enemy territory? Well, I remain a Bernard Cornwell addict and thought I would tell you how much I have enjoyed reading the first three “Saxon Stories”, not the least because my wife descends from a Saxon family who were with Alfred when he was hiding out in the Somerset marshes at Athelney. Later her ancestors we part of the Saxon settlement in the Winkleigh area of Devon, at Lug’s Farm or settlement, we believe. In 1238 Nicholas Lug was ‘a juror’ in the Winkleigh Hundred. The family name evolved into Luxton, and in Devon there is still a village of Luxton Barton. Needless to say I am eagerly awaiting the next “Uhtred” novel. You do seem to come up with some splendid heroes. Warmest Regards, Ian. ps I haven’t read the latest “Sharpe” yet but it is next in line after I have finshed reading Manda Scott’s “Boudica” quartet. Ian M. Green