Good Morning Mr Cornwell,

I have as many people read the Saxon Chronicles and as many thoroughly enjoyed them. I am English (Geordie) and live not a stones throw away from Bamburgh (bebbanburg) Castle, I am so immersed in your books and the way you describe everything from battle to a quiet spring morning. Only one thing that gets me and it’s not really anything to do with you in a way. I’ve obviously watched the first series on the “Last Kingdom” on the TV and there are one or two things that get me, 1, Uhtred’s sword is in his back and not by his side 2, Father Beocca is isn’t ugly or does not have a Club foot.

I know these seem silly but do you have any influence on the making of the series and if so would you be able to suggest to correct these as you are the author of these incredible books.

Uhtred is meant to be a large towering man but to be honest the actor who has taken this role does an outstanding job of brining Uhtred to life and wouldn’t want him to be recast, they could use camera angles ect to make him look taller.

Well I hope you get time to have a look at what I have said, and I hope you manage to write many more excellent books

Regards

Chris Lumsdale