Greetings Mr Cornwell,

I hope this finds you in good health. I’m a long time fan and was wondering whether you might answer a question for me.

Have you at all made your mind up as to where you’re going to have Brunanburh take place? Obviously, we’re all waiting with bated breath for that final, glorious showdown and have been ever since the beginning (I was giddy as a schoolchild when Uhtred received the prophecy at Buchestanes saying that ‘seven kings would die’). But, as I’m sure you’re more than well aware, it would be an understatement to say that the location of the battle is the subject of serious debate.

I wonder if you’ve decided on whether to have the invaders land in the North West or to have them sail around Scotland and land in the North East. I suspect I’ll just have to wait to find out!

Thanks again for all of your wonderful stories, and for deigning to tell the story of England’s birth in the first place.

Kyle