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Hello Sir,

I just wanted to say that your Saxon tales series was recommended to me by a friend. I have read 3 of the 6 books in short order.  I cannot put them down.  I am of Scandinavian, Engish, Irish and Fleming descent. Being an amatuer history buff I am drawn by your writing of the inescapable human nature of conflict and cohabitation that your novels revolve around. I just wanted to thank you for writing such beautiful and captivating books with a great deal of historical accuracy. They are the best series I have ever read.  Thank you.

Joe Fleming

Hello

I wanted to thank you for your books about the Saxons.. I loved them. I read the 3 first translated to Norwegian, but all the rest I listen to in English, while knitting an endless amount of woolen socks.... I have more yarn so  now I am waiting for book no.10.

And by the way, thank you for portraying the Norsemen not only blood thirsty but also with a great sense of humour and love.

Kind regards

Ann-Kristin

My son-in-law, who is an archaeologist and of Viking descent, introduced me to your first book of the Saxon Stories about two years ago while visiting him and my daughter in Hawaii where they lived and worked. I have always been an avid reader and even taught literature at the high school level for a time.  Your books in this series have brought  great reading enjoyment for me in this time span.(I just finished Warriors of the Storm)  I especially enjoy your running tongue in cheek (and not so tongue in cheek) commentaries about the Saints, sacred bones and relics and general workings of the Christian Church and its hierarchy as I spent five years in the seminary studying for the priesthood.  I find myself laughing out loud numerous times when these passages occur.  Keep Uhtred and his followers in good stead until he finally takes his beloved Bebbanburg back again.  On to your your other books until Uhtred returns!

Mike Knurek

Hello

I hope you get chance to read this I have just finished your last book in the warrior cronicals I started reading your books two years ago I struggled to read and never read any other books in my life but Uhtred gripped me from the start your an amazing writer and I can't  wait for the next book in the series thank you

kind regards

Mansell

 

Brilliant! I couldn't put down books 1 & 2 and I'm just about to start book 3..I live in the village of Bratton in Wiltshire, with the hill fort and white horse a short walk from my home, your books have put flesh on the bones of the skeletal remains, complete with helmet and arm rings that were excavated from my friends garden (opposite my home) which lies in the Lea of Bratton hill on a route from Edington (Ethadune) towards the hill fort,  the Dane, who is preserved at Devizes museum, is thought to have been a warrior of distinction and your books have, for me, given him a history.

Angie Furnival

Dear Sir,

I was cursing you last week, yet again I missed my station while reading The Last Kingdom, actually re-reading it.  You weave a great tale, I hope you never retire, and keep producing such great series. I am sure I will miss more stations in the future.

Neil Brindley

Hi, Bernard.

I had read many of your books some years ago, but being the great procrastinator, I didn't keep up. That is of course until the series came out on TV. And when I seen Uhtred on the advert I thought that something is wrong. He was blond in the books. So I set out to read again just to be sure. I am currently 3/4 of the way through Death of Kings... Loving it! And no Procrastinations this time!

I have to say, I don't know if I could watch any of the shows, as I know I would tear them to pieces. I spoiled Lord of the Rings for my self because I read it before watching.

I have read your replies to those who feel the show is flawed, and rightly so for you. But I for one will endorse the reading of before any TV is watched.

Also, The Stonehenge story. That's stayed with me for years. A wonderful book. And really gives a possible maybe which is believable.

Thank you, Bernard, for bringing many, many hours of wonderful entertainment to me in your terrific works.

Si Mulgrave

I have read The Fort and loved it.  I have the Winter King on my tablet to be read but haven't had the time; unfortunately with five children ages 6-17 and my college studies, my time is limited to read right now.  I started watching The Last Kingdom and binged watch the entire series.  I cannot wait to devour the books.  They have been ordered and are due to arrive this week.  I am certain that I will find them even more enjoyable than the series.  I am taking a break from school right now and look forward to devouring many of your books during this well deserved break.  Thank you for writing such interesting characters and tales!

Michelle Subbert

Bernard,

I have read the majority of your books, having just finished Warriors Of The Storm. You have entertained and educated me for the last 25-odd years (and I have helped keep clothes on your back!). I attribute Sharpe for influencing me to become a soldier and then officer in the British Army. You yourself have therefore had a strong influence on my life which has been enjoyable and interesting up to now, so thanks!

Sam.

I absolutely love this series of tales. With an overload of Viking DNA and a long history of English ancestry, I am fascinated with these stories.

Thank you for all of the work you have put into these historic novels.

I have finished all but the last three in this series, and I look forward to losing myself in these warrior chronicles.

Janice Cady Forler