Dear Mr Cornwell, I hope this finds you well. I recently started reading your work and wanted to write to you and voice my appreciation. Having read many hundreds of books over the past thirty four years, none have encouraged me to write to the author, until I read The Burning Land. The writing and storyline was so immersive and skilfully written, that I felt transported to a parallel life every time I picked it up. Other than your eloquent and skillful use of the English Language and immense knowledge and insight into the Viking era, I felt that there must be more at play than sheer literary genius. If one believed in reincarnation, I might like to think that I could have fought alongside a Viking warlord in a previous life, despite no real physical reflection in my current physique! I have just started the Warlord Chronicles Trilogy and already I have withdrawal symptoms. Thanks again and keep up the good work. Kindest regards Joël