Dear Mr. Cornwell, On May 13th, waiting at Heathrow a/p for my flight, I picked up “The Last Kingdom”. I have always enjoyed historical fictions but, until now, haven’t felt like I was so totally part of the story. I was able to live the stories along with the characters. Being there, experiencig the many emotions, pains, and joys, set into the life of the main characters. You have an extraordinary gift to draw the reader into the story. I am looking forward to reading the Lords of the North. I have just finished the Starbuck Chronicles and have fallen in love with the character of Nate Starbuck. Your last line in, The Bloody Ground, was “Nate Starbuck will march again.” Do you have any plans to continue The Nathaniel Starbuck Chronicles? And, if so, will it be soon? I feel, since you left us in such suspense, the need to know if Nate avenges Rothwells’ murder, whether Billie Blythe is caught in his web of lies. How will Nate react to Adam Falconer’s death. I love the characters of Mr Truslow, his daughter, Sally, Colonel Swynard, Potter. When will Nathanial Starbuck finally find what he’s looking for in life? Thank you for taking me away from everyday, mundane, life and letting me travel to places and times we only read about in history. You’ve brought that history to life through the lives of your characters. Thank you, Donna D’Muhala