Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I’m currently reading “The Flame Bearer” (Saxon Stories, Book #10).

In the last couple of books in this series, as Uhtred ages, it occurred to me that he’s like Odysseus – a great warrior, but as likely to outwit his adversaries as to outfight them,  always trying to get home (Bebbanburg), etc.

Did Odysseus cross your mind at all as you created Uhtred and plotted his journey through life?

Thank you for decades of wonderful books and countless hours of reading pleasure!

Sincerely,

Susan