Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I just finished Sword of Kings, and I am still in a daze. I just want to thank you. Thanks for sharing your astonishing craftsmanship with us. The characters and worlds you create are powerful and moving. It feels like meeting old friends – and they are. I’ve always loved reading, but falling upon The Last Kingdom unleashed a series of life-changing events for me. Thank you for the friends (for life) that I made at the Bernard Cornwell Fan Club. I missed the chance to go when you met with them, but seeing the photos made my day. May you be alive and well (as we Bulgarians say) ;)

Warmest greetings from Ireland.

Maya

P.S. Finan is, quite possibly, my favourite fictional character of all times.