Dear Bernard, I read the latest Uhtred book whilst on holiday thought it was fantastic. He seems to be a character who will be as popular as Sharpe. It amazes me that you can turn your books out at such a rate, and do not balk at the cost of buying hardback versions at the rate of 2 a year. I only wish it were 4 or 5 a year. However, I have managed to work out why there are only 2 a year published. It could be down to the fact that that you spend much your time answering emails like this. STOP DOING IT AND GET ON WITH THE WRITING!!!!! Keep up the great work. Cheers Jim