Bernard Cornwell
Bernard Cornwell is a prolific British author born in London in 1944.
Adopted by a strict Protestant family, he later changed his name and pursued a career in journalism.
Unable to enlist in the military due to poor eyesight, Cornwell began writing historical fiction after moving to the United States.
His most famous works include the Sharpe series, featuring a British soldier during the Napoleonic Wars.
Cornwell's novels are known for their meticulous historical research and vivid battle scenes.
He has also written contemporary thrillers and received an OBE in 2006 for his contributions to literature.
