Dear Mr Cornwell. Thanks for continuing to write such fantastic books – and getting them even better. Just read Death of Kings, what great, (if ghastly!) battle scenes! Uhtred is so believable despite his invincibility and almost total self belief. I dont think you really worry about the opposition as, good though some of them are, you seem to have got it just right! Bit upset now though – got to read other books until another one comes out so I’m just hoping it’s not too long…. Best wishes for 2012. Judy P