I have now finished this series. I will miss Uhtred, but know that I will revisit this series. It has drawn me forward all year and I have loved the characters, the relationships, the drama, the history/way of life, and pace of the novels. Will miss Finan too and their humor and loyalty. So happy Uhtred was reunited with Steapa in this book. I feel free - free to pursue other books. Awesome series.