Yo Bernard!

Obviously a huge amount of historical research goes into your books, but what I’ve always marvelled it is the brilliance of your own invention.  The world of Derfel Cadarn fascinates me —  the little details and unexplained allusions are what make it so compelling.

I’m saddened to hear you say you only expect another ten years of life, not just selfishly because it means no more of your books, but selfishly because it causes me to consider my own mortality! I hope you enjoy your last decade a great deal. Two questions for you then:

How does it feel to have an oeuvre of work to survive you?

Why does an interest in history develop as we get older?

Owen Choules