Hello Mr. Cornwell! I picked up ‘The Last Kingdom’ on a whim after reading a recommendation for ‘The Pale Horseman’ from George R. R. Martin (author of the ‘Game of Thrones’ series of books). I devoured the book and quickly bought Pale Horseman, and promptly devoured that one. While waiting for the third one (why is it released in England already but not in the US until Feb 2007??!??) I bought ‘The Winter King’ and and reading that now. I am enjoying it thus far, and I, unlike others it seems, have actually enjoyed the slower beginning. I have an obscure question though…the character Morfans, is he also known as Morvran? I’m familiar with a man/diety called Morvran who was so ugly, and fierce in battle, that his enemies thought him a demon. I believe he was Welsh/Celtic. Anyway, I’m happy to have found your work and look forward to reading more. Regards, Fletcher Cartwright Washington DC