Dear Mr. Cornwell, I just finished THE BURNING LAND. It was a breath-taking adventure during a snowbound Nebraska winter. For what it is worth – I think you should try to make Athelstan be Uthred and Aethelflaed’s child. Afterall, wasn’t he fostered by Aethelflaed? If anyone can make it work – it is you. BTW: I still hope for more Starbuck stories! Carol Mathias