hey Mr Cornwell, just wanted to say that I love your books. I’ve read all the Sharpe and Starbuck books. I have just recently read the Saxon books and I can wait for this new “Sword Song” book to come out! These books bear special interest because my family is originally from Chippenaham in Wiltshire as you know the site of Alfred the Great’s summer lodges etc, and to know what happened around that area in what is know as just a small country town so long ago is amazing, I’ve recently returned there while travelling, and it is amazing to think about all that went on in and around that area. I was wondering how much time and research does it take for you do before you write your books? keep up the great work! from Ben Dauncey Melbourne Australia