Mr. Cornwell: Thank you for the hours of pleasure that your books have provided. I have introduced you to the fire station, and am thus spreading my addiction. I would agree with you; the Arthur books are probably my favorite series. The simple integrity and strength of Derfel are a great creation. I have only one problem. Is there any chance of getting him out of that monastery before he dies? It breaks my heart every time that I read it. Paul Sowers

Dear Bernard – obviously Saxon Chronicles all 4 are brilliant and can’t wait for the next one. However, having just finished the third and final book of the warlord chronicles, I feel lost for words. For me Derfel is the ultimate character representing honour and bravery. I don’t think anyone (real or fictional) has ever been so honourable. Let them make a film trilogy, would be fantastic – Lord of the Rings is nowhere near as good. I know you said Arthur has been laid to rest, but surely there are enough years unaccounted for in Derfel’s life as he continues to struggle for law and justice in 6th Century Britain, for you to write one more book. Galahad, Ceinwyn, Gwydre, Morwena, Percival, Nimue, could all surely feature – please write at least one more and make a lot of fans extremely happy. Darius