Dear Bernard I have just finished The Last Kingdom. As a long term Viking nut, it was a moral that I would enjoy the book, but I found it incredibly riveting. Apart from the obvious appeal of the battles and general adventure, I thought the the clash of religions was excellent. Early on I was a little concerned that Uhtred was going to “cross over” but his continued irreverence was refreshing and often very humorous. It was the first of your books that I have read so I am inspired to look further. Naturally my first question after putting it down (a day and a half after first picking it up) was when can I get hold of the second book? Not too long I hope! Thanks for a great read, Cheers, Roger Nesbitt, 43 (Australia)