Dear Bernard,

I have just finished your last book in Uhtred’s story.  Wow, I could not put it down.  I have been following the story since the beginning  of it all.   I think you should be very proud of having finished this story in such a convincing way, and with so many historical details that support the main lines of the story.  I also was very glad that you did not kill off Finan.  I remember how sad I was while reading Sharpe’s Waterloo, at how many of his old companions died during the battle there, and I was afraid the same fate would meet Finan and Sihtric.  Still, sorry to say goodbye to so many other of his long-time companions.  Thank you for the many hours of great reading.  When you get into a battle scene, my heart pumps and my eyes fly over the pages so quickly I have to go back and re-read it, I get so carried away!  I have read every book you have published.   Thank you.

Robin Goodhand