Dear Mr Cornwell

I hope this finds you well and enjoying the approaching festivities.

Last night I finished reading Excalibur.  For a variety of reasons my passage through the Warlord Chronicles has taken a couple of years, yet throughout this time my loyalty to Derfel remained.  Deciding to finish the story, and thus say goodbye to Derfel took me sometime.

I have loved Derfel’s story.  His relationships and his growth.  He is intelligent yet remains humble.  His love for Arthur matches his love for Ceinwyn.

I believe that in a time, long ago, magic and myths were real.  I believe that Arthur existed, that Merlin had powers and that somewhere along the way a man like our beloved Derfel lived alongside them.

I shall return to your stories for I love them above all others, but for now its time to say goodbye to Derfel and thank you for making him real.

With great thanks,

Sam