Dear Mr Cornwell,

 

I first discovered your work, less than a year ago, when I stumbled across The Warlord Chronicles which was recommended on someone’s blog. I wish I could remember who’s blog so I can thank them but unfortunately it was the result of some random and now long forgotten night time surfing!

 

I immediately enjoyed reading the story as told by Derfel and found I could connect with the character with ease. Naturally I progressed to the Last Kingdom and I enjoyed the tales of Uhtred in a similar way. They do seem very much alike, Uhtred and Derfel and I really like the first person narrative too.

 

I live on Canvey Island or Caninga as it was known when it featured in The Pagan Lord and Sword Song. Along with our neighbours over the creek in Benfleet (Beamfloet) we are immensely proud of our local heritage and history. I actually walked around Canvey’s sea wall, all 13.5 miles, while listening to one of those two books as an audio book.  Even though the landscape has changed beyond recognition, being able to see the very places as they were mentioned really brought the story to life, while taking my mind off of the aching in my feet.

 

Where did you begin your research into the battles which took place at Beamfloet?

 

Will Uhtred return to Caninga in the next book?

 

Thanking you in advance

 

Wayne