Mr. Cornwell, I recently read the first two installents of the Saxon Series, in the span of two days no less! Hardly a braggard, I simply could not put them down. The cause of this writing, in fact, are the last few pages of ‘The Pale Horsemen’ which I’m sure are still warm and sweaty from the grip of my hands towards the last few pages. I found these books simply enthralling. Like many Americans I come from a British lineage and have grown fond of English history–especially relating to the Catholic church. Now, without further adieu, a question: Did you divorce yourself from your own religious beliefs when writing the Saxon Series, or did you find yourself ‘siding’ with Alfred and the religious entity? There appeared to be a bit of spite dripping from the diction when the more pious of the characters were present. I also found it rather unsettling that I was identifying more readily with the paganistic side of the religious pullstrings (being as though society is almost wholly Christian–reglardless if I find msyelf in their company). Although I suppose this harkens to a longing for a ‘simpler’ time, but I digress.

I certainly hope you come to the other side of the States on a book tour or something similar, as I would love to shake your hand. Thank you, and congratulations on the honor of becoming an OBE. Christopher Cuttriss P.S. One last question, if space permits, have you been approached regarding film rights to the Saxon novels, and/or do you fear that a major studio would turn the books into a “King Arthur”-esque butchering of the story? Christopher Cuttriss