I read an article, in which you mentioned an historical connection, to one of my favourite series of books that you’ve written, & today I found that I have a connection with that name. I went to a prep school back in the 70’s called “The Red House”. That house/manor was once owned by the Ughtred family in 1086. (http://redhouse.orpheusweb.co.uk/history.htm) (http://redhouse.orpheusweb.co.uk/ughtred.htm) These pages were written by the current owner’s son some years ago. I thought it was funny since you are one of my favourite author’s, whose written tales of Pennisular Warfare when & where my father’s old regiment existed 27th of Foot, and of pre-English & Irish history, where my bloodline extols from. Thank you for filling my brain with your words, & firing celtic heart.

Rory O’Malley