Just finished “Sword Song” and I enjoyed it very much. Aetheflaeda d’ Wessex was my great xxxxxxxxxxxgrandmother. I love historical novels and especially when they depict my relatives, whether fictional or non-fictional. I have published three novels thusfar and appreciate great writing. I am related to Uchred I d’ Northumbria, not sure if that is the same Uhtred of Babbenburg? Related to all the d’ Mercia’s clan as well- Lady Godiva was also my great xxxgrandmother on my mother’s maternal Hook side as were most of the royalty in Wales, Scotland, England, Spain, France, etc. I will most definitely check out your other works! Again, I enjoyed the story. Take care, Donna Marie Robie W ESSEX,

AETHEFLAEDA, LADY (869-918) (ENGLISH) wed Ealdorman Etherlred 1. Alfred The Great Wessex, King of England (849-899)- England wed Aethelswitha d Mercia (852-905) 2. Aethelwulf d Wessex (b.806)- Wessex, England wed Osburga d Wessex (b.810)- England 3. Egbert Wessex , King of England ** (b.775-839)- England wed Raedburh (unknown surname) ** (EGBERT- FIRST FORMAL KING OF ENGLAND)