Dear Mr. Cornwell. As I have written before, reading Your books is a treat, that I enjoy again and again. Especially for a Scandinavian, as we are so very often praised throughout Your production. Indeed I list Winterking as the best book I have ever read. One thing is strange, however: How come that most Christians are described so utterly negative? I mean, You always praise courage and generosity, and these are Christian virtues – together with making fun of the high and mighty. To say that all Christians are like Bishop Samsun or Father Hacca, is to say that all Germans are like Hitler, don`t You think? Best of wishes, Preben Christensen

Dear Mr. Cornwell Thanks a lot for your recent answer to my question. But I dare to ask yet 1 more. I have read almost all all your books. the Saxon series and all of the Sharpe books. But what strikes me the most is the horror and terror that is brought forth by the “holy”church. The most evil characters in your books are churchmen. Not the Northmen or Aelle, or The dragoon leader Lupe (well he comes very close) for example. No churchmen and though there are exceptions like Father Beocca or Pirlig. Most seem to by men driven by extreme greed or ambition. This I find very interesting. But where does this come from? I find this in all your books. Last question why did they stop translating your books into Dutch? With the highest regards Frank Kramer