I remember standing on the battlements of Bamburgh Castle and thinking it looked nothing like Bebbanburg must have looked to Uhtred, but I could see it in my mind’s eye after having read every book (to date) in the Warrior Chronicles.
LIkewise, I have never stood in a shield wall and experienced the battle joy, except in my mind when I have read your descriptions.
I am a student of history, particularly English history, but the Grail Quest series brought that period into sharper relief than anything I had ever read before.
As you may have guessed by now I’ve written everything you’ve ever written and thoroughly enjoyed them all. The order is already in for The Pagan Lord and I look forward to reading it with my usual relish.
Keep it up – I’ll be ready for my next Cornwell fix as soon as I read the last word on the last page ……
Mike Birkett