Good evening Mr. Cornwell,

I wanted to take a moment and thank you for the amazing series of The Last Kingdom. I am currently at “The Pagan Lord” and it’s the first time I’ve been indulging a book so intensely!

My question to you is this:

I recall you mentioned you a descendant from Uthred himself. I was wondering how did you find this out? As you can see, my last name is Beben and I’ve been curious for a long time to know where that comes from and if I am descendant from pagans or a specific War Lord. Is beben from the word Bebbanburg or is that more wishful thinking I appreciate any advice you have in helping me find my way towards my past I wish you a lovely day!

Signed,

Adriana Beben

Wasp Sting’s admirer