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A Compelling Tale
As I started to read this story of the First World War battles, romance and politics I was reminded of one of my favourite authors Patrick O'Brian. Those of you who have read him will know the kind of great story teller he was and the historical accuracy he brought to all his books. more…
An engrossing novel about cataclysmic events
The title employs the phrase used by many at the start of the First World War; sadly, those hopes were greatly optimistic and the conflict lasted four years, claiming thousands of lives. more… Re-Review by Malcolm Smith
William Daysh's epic historic drama about the early years of the 'War to end all wars' proved to be too much for me to assimilate in the short few days I had to hand. more… The storyline of this novel had me intrigued
War books and books about war are not particularly popular with women readers, but I have to confess that the storyline of this novel had me intrigued. more… NOVEL CHARTS WAR AT SEA
Big Ben sounds the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914 and people take to the streets, prepared to do their bit for King and Country - blissfully unaware of the toll on land, sea and air that will follow. more… A very absorbing read
This is a novel, however much of it is based on historical fact and as such it is a very absorbing read, which held my attention throughout. more… “Ship Shape and Solent Style”
Fact and fiction; Love and War, Bloody devastating battles at sea and profiteering on the home front… What a can of worms to painstakingly be shaken up into an intriguing historical romance by local author William Daysh. more…