Dear Mr. Cornwell

Thank you for your wonderful novels.  I have read most all of them.  My favorites are the Uhtred’s stories and have read all of those.  No, I have no interest in actually living close to him or in his times.  I’m one of those “fussy women” I like indoor, flushable plumbing and people not being offensively smelly.

Your extensive reading and research and then the ability to turn those into the stories we get drawn into, learn from and love is testament to your rare talent.

I have been addicted to reading all of my life.  Absolutely, must have a book.  Historical fiction being the primary interest.  In all of that reading, there was never a book read twice.  Until I met your Uhtred, Finan and company.  Actually, in adapting with this pandemic, I am finding it comforting to re-read some of them even a third time.

But I am puzzled.  Uhtred has told you and you have told us of his fear of the number 13.  Yet, sir, you are leaving him there for all of time on book 13.   Why?

Thank You, again, and please take care.

Renee of Colorado