I must say that I have just read The Last Kingdom and it is by far the best book you have ever written(in my opinion) Its also great you add historical notes as I never knew Britain had more than one king/Kingdom. You are the best Historical writer and I only read your books. I am going through the whole sharpe collection, I still have 8 to read, 6 are on my bookshelf ready and waiting. I have the Starbuck Chronicles on my bookshelf ready. I loved the Grail Quest, but couldn’t get on with the Arthur books as there were som many characters, I got confused(my fault not yours). I am so looking forward to reading The Pale Horseman, I may even buy the hardback version, something I never ever do. I have 3 favourite writers besides you, James Patterson(alex cross books only, I dont like his other ones), John Grisham(he seems to be able to make me read a book even if is set in some bleachers the whole book) and one of the Kings of Writing Michael Crichton. But for Historical books and a great read you rank as one of the best writers of my generation (not creeping, just talking facts). Anyway keep up the good work, and thank God the Yanks never gave you a Green Card :) P.s Is the Sharpe books series finished now?
Philip McShane