Hi Bernard. I have just finished the Pale Horseman and enjoyed it very much. With regard to Hubba, I was searching the internet and when reading some literature about my home town ‘Appledore’ in North Devon I read a paragraph stating the following: “Hubba, the Dane, landed here in the reign of Alfred the Great, and was discomfited and slain, with about 2000 men, before Kenwith Castle, which stood near Kenwith Lodge, in the adjoining parish of Abbotsham. Tradition says he was buried at the southern end of East Appledore, under a large stone, called Hubba stone.” As you can imagine I am very excited to learn that this historic moment happened on my home turf. Do you think there is much truth in the statement, as the only mention of the Danes that I have ever heard of in this part of North Devon is in Croyde? I look forward to your response and keep up the great work. Ed May (North Devon).