Paul Cornwall is a British author who has written several bestselling novels. He was born in 1960 in Essex, England, and grew up in a small village called Thundersley. Cornwall studied English at the University of Sussex and later went on to work as a journalist for several newspapers, including The Times and The Daily Telegraph. He began his writing career in the 1990s and has since published over 20 novels.
Cornwall is best known for his crime novels, which often feature complex plots and well-developed characters. His most famous series is the "Shardlake" series, which follows the adventures of a lawyer named Matthew Shardlake during the reign of King Henry VIII. The series has been praised for its historical accuracy and attention to detail, as well as its engaging storytelling. Cornwall has also written several standalone novels, including "The Last Kingdom," which was adapted into a popular television series.
In addition to his writing, Cornwall is also a keen historian and has written several non-fiction books on topics such as the English Civil War and the history of London. He has won numerous awards for his writing, including the CWA Historical Dagger and the Walter Scott Prize. Cornwall continues to write and publish new novels, and his work remains popular with readers around the world.