Hello Mr Cornwell,

First of all, I am a real fan of you work, especially The Saxon Stories, this is my favourite period of history.

I would just like to ask you a question about Stiorra and where her name comes from exactly. I am a history student and I have had trouble finding it in Old English, it is usually spelt steorra with a different pronunciation. (Also meaning star) Was this your inspiration ?

I also read some of the other questions on this site, and you said to another man you were not sure where you found it, and it was Scandinavian ?

I have a real interest in names and their history, if you could let me know it would be much appreciated.

Thank you

Rebecca