I have lived in Hong Kong for the last 15 years. I found a second hand copy of ‘The Last Kingdom’ and the reading of it brought to life the rugged land that I had left so many years ago. Not totally down to you (don’t worry!)we are now back in the burning land, enjoying the country that has so clearly influenced you. I have finished the Saxon stories now and am joyfully working my way through your whole body of work. I would sincerely like to thank you for helping me escape to different , and in some ways better times, and to share with you your love of country, human nature and history. Your books are simply the highlight of my day. Thank you.

Thurstan