I enjoyed reading ‘The Pale Horseman’, I found it very compelling. This series about Uhtred of Bebbenberg looks very promising, and if the first two books are so good then I can imagine that we have even better things in store. There were quite a few suprises, I enjoyed getting to know the characters better, to see characters evolve. I’d also say Uhtred’s account of Ethandun is amoungst the finest and most convincing battle scenes I’ve encountered in your work so far, and I have long held your work in the highest esteem. I live in East Anglia, by the way, where Guthrum once ruled and subtle Danish influences can be felt even today. Matt