Hi Bernard. I finished reading Lords of the North this morning and I wanted to say it was absolutely terrific. Blew the other two out of the water in my opinion, though that is due to a regional bias on my part I guess. It’s wonderful to see someone actually put the old St Cuthbert Legends down on paper. I grew up in Chester-le-Street and I knew all of the stories. I have to say, I prefer your version of the founding of Cuthberts tomb in Durham. I’d prefer to think of a bloody but courageous battle instead of the ‘Dun Cow’ legend depicted on the side of the cathedral. Is that something you came across when you did your research? I have to say, I don’t think it would have been Uhtred’s cup of tea.

I’m glad to see the stories are continuing having thought there would only be about three originally. Now that you have Lords and Fury in the bag, what is coming next? Are we going to see Uhtred reclaim Bebbanburg? I wouldn’t mind seeing Rider Sandman again. I think there is a lot of scope in that. Anyway, thanks for another classic. Regards Iain