After reading most of your new book, I was struck by some similarity with your Arthurian trilogy, which are some of my favourite books. I think that at the same time you must have thought the same, because you have resurected Arthur on the first page of chapter six. Slap on the wrist for your proof reader? I did notice a couple of spelling mistakes that would not get picked up by a spell check. As a Wessex man I think I will enjoy this book as much as your previous ones, although I would argue the probability of a crude anchor holding at the mouth of Langstone Harbour. Look forwards to the rest of the series unless you need an observant proof reader. Regards Mike.