Hello Bernard Ive recently ploughed through the “saxon stories” again in preparation for the new one & really cant wait to spend a few days ignoring the 21st century (and my wife..!!!) as I get to grips with it. I have spoken to you before regarding Caerleon and its role in your “Warlord” series & was wondering if you seen the recent discoveries made there. It seems that this little welsh village was at one time possibly the most important military port in Roman Britain. I live 5 mins away from it & never miss the opportunity to take in the history of the place & have enjoyed reading about Derfel’s flight from Isca down the river Usk whilst being sat on its banks…Talk about atmospheric..!!!!

I’d also like to ask your opinion on G.R.M Martins “Game of Thrones” & the other books in the series. I have just finished his latest & I have really enjoyed them. I read somewhere that your work was an influence & that was one of the first things I thought on reading his books Finally would you be able to advise me on any good historical fiction on the anglo-welsh wars..?? Thankyou once again for all your work I have had the pleasure of reading it provides a very welcome escape from reality t.v. & overpaid sportsman…!!! Lee Davies Newport GWENT