I have just finished THE LAST KINGDOM and can hardly wait for the next book in this series. It was a wonderful story, but it also gave me insight to life during this period of history. I can trace my lineage back to Aethelred I through Godwin of Wessex, as I am the “grandchild,” many generations removed, of Tostig Godwinsson, and have wondered about life during this time. I also found interest in culture of the Danes as another set of my ancestors were vikings, included in my line is Harald Hardrada who invade England with the help of Tostig Godwinsson in the fall of 1066 right before the Norman invasion. The story is almost a family story for me…October seems so long to wait until the next saga but I will be first in line for the next book! Thanks for a wonderful journey into the past! Best Regards, Christie