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For Those In Peril audiobook – out now!
Fantastic to see the For Those In Peril audiobook released! This is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures following Liverpudlian twin brothers fighting with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. As a massive fan of audiobooks, it’s hugely exciting for me…
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Naval drama: Amateur theatricals in the Royal Navy during WWII
Ahead of the publication of The Restless Wave, David Clensy takes a closer look at the tradition of amateur theatricals aboard Royal Navy ships Life aboard a Royal Navy vessel during the Second World War was a study in contrasts. Sailors faced long stretches of monotony punctuated by moments of intense danger. In this environment, morale was as…
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A Miracle of Deliverance – short story anthology
David Clensy tells of the real life encounters that inspired his short story in A Miracle of Deliverance This week (Friday, April 17, 2026) will see the publication of A Miracle of Deliverance – bringing together work by seven authors to commemorate the Dunkirk evacuation in a series of linked short stories. I was lucky…
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For Those In Peril – large print edition
Delighted to report that a large print edition of FOR THOSE IN PERIL is now available, published by Ulverscroft. FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures following twin brothers fighting with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War.…
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Author talk at Marlborough Library
I’m very much looking forward to visiting Marlborough Library in May to speak about walking the Sarsen Way, Cranborne Droves Way and White Horse Trail, and about my adventures in writing! Full details about the event here: Meet the author: David Clensy
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Out now – The Mighty Ocean
Thrilled to see THE MIGHTY OCEAN launching today – the third book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series! Following their earlier adventures in For Those In Peril and In Danger’s Hour, twin brothers Romulus and Remus Hutchinson – Rom and Remmie – have been serving in a range of challenging environments as the naval threat…
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U-boat Aces – new novel series for Sapere Books
I’m delighted to report that I’ve signed with Sapere Books to deliver an exciting new novel series. U-boat Aces will be a sweeping, character-driven saga that charts the rise and fall of Germany’s submarine elite across two world wars. Spanning three decades, from 1914 to 1945, the five-book series will follow a handful of officers from idealistic cadets…
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The trials of HMS Ayrshire: a tale of courage in the Arctic
In the summer of 1942, the Arctic Ocean became the stage for one of the most perilous naval operations of the Second World War: Convoy PQ17. Among the ships braving the icy waters and relentless threat of German attack was HMS Ayrshire, a humble trawler that would go on to earn a place in naval legend. …
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The WWII bombing of Upper Stanhope Street and its connection to Adolf Hitler’s own family
During the Liverpool Blitz, Upper Stanhope Street in Toxteth faced devastation in the final Luftwaffe raid on the city on 10 January 1942. This raid marked the end of sustained bombing in Liverpool, but not before several homes on the street were levelled. In a curious twist of fate, among these was No 102, a property…
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Who Do You Think You Are? magazine interview
Fantastic to be interviewed for Who Do You Think You Are? magazine about the real life inspiration behind For Those In Peril and the Romulus Hutchinson naval adventure series. The February issue of the magazine is out now!
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