Hi Bernard,
Like so many people, I adore reading Saxon series. It has been a sadly neglected part of history, but despite the lack of records, you have brought the era to life.
I am desperately trying not to read the next in the series straight away, but that’s very hard as compulsion is strong. I have recommended your work to many relatives and friends who mostly get taken up by their power.
The amount of research you do is exemplary but here is my question! Throughout the series, rain frequently dominates the story (for example in The Empty Throne). Have you researched climate records as well to determine how wet the climate of Northumbria, Wessex, East Anglia and Mercia was in the Ninth century. I’m intrigued.
Best wishes and hope for the appearance of future books.
Mary