Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I note one of your answers advises that the 8 TV series is based on “Last Kingdom” & “the Pale Horsemen” – I have read all of your historical novels with the exception of a majority of “Sharpe” stories, (although have seen several of TV episodes starring Sean Bean) and have been enthralled with all so far. I noted from the interview on this site that you were not involved with production of these films and my question is about the Last Kingdom – and chronology of events – ie in my memory I believe when Uhthred was taken hostage or captive he was made a slave galley oarsman and met “Finan” whom you let become the hero’s lifelong 2 I/C, however so far Finan has made no appearance although Brida is heavily involved at moment as is Alfred who was not king of anything at time the King was Aethelred? I hope the TV Production Team have not cruelly lost him as I think his character is (Finan) integral to Uhthred’s story whether fictional or otherwise (believe they were both very young at the time they first met). Regrettably your books are so absorbing that I usually finish them in a “day” or two so I’m always sitting expectantly on the edge of my seat waiting a year for the next one, therefore I may have the order of matters out of sync. But then that’s what they say in the entertainment spheres always leave your Readers wanting more………….. and believe me we do ….. want much, much more – thanks very much for teaching me so much about the country of my birth Englaland and its origins please continue with the education.

Yours Sincerely,

Ken White (the bottom point of Mercia – Northants)