I really loved War Lord, and was genuinely surprised with how you incorporated the historical Ealdred into Uhtred’s story. Just before War Lord was released I found my father’s biological family through a DNA test and found that I too am a descendant of Uhtred the Bold (I suppose you and I must be distantly related), I already loved your books before and though I know they’re fiction it definitely made me feel more connected to the story. I’m glad Uhtred, despite being ancient, managed to shoulder his way into the shieldwall one last time.

I was wondering if there’s any historical find in particular you imagine to represent Serpent-Breath? I’m sure Ealdwulf would’ve given her a proper Anglo-Saxon hilt?

Best wishes ,

Teryn