Hello Bernard
I finished reading War Lord very late last night and wanted to say thank you for the hours (its probably days all told) of pleasure I’ve had reading the series’ 13 books, learning about the history they piggyback and telling anyone who will listen about this pivotal era. Growing up near Wareham (I am a West Saxon) and the remnants of its Alfredian fortifications, Alfred the Great was always my history hero so when I started reading the books in 2007 I was instantly hooked. They inspired me to write my dissertation on burhs and the Burghal Hidage and ultimately pointed me in Sharpe’s direction (for which I should also thank you). I’m wistful today, thinking about the years I’ve fizzled through since I picked The Last Kingdom up in Waterstones, Dorchester and first met Uhtred and grateful for your talent and the companionship the books have given me. Thank you again.
Greg Walsh