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David Clensy

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Writer. Working on a five-book WW2 naval thriller series for Sapere Books. Standalone debut novel, Prayer in Time of War, came out in 2024. Non-fiction books include Walking the White Horses and Island Life: A History of Looe Island. www.davidclensy.com

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Thrilled to see THE MIGHTY OCEAN launching today – the third book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series! Following their earlier adventures, twin brothers Romulus and Remus Hutchinson are now facing the icy waters of the Arctic. getbook.at/TheMightyOcean #books #tbr #ww2

27.02.2026 10:02 — 👍 6    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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Thrilled to see THE MIGHTY OCEAN launching today – the third book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series! Following their earlier adventures, twin brothers Romulus and Remus Hutchinson are now facing the icy waters of the Arctic. getbook.at/TheMightyOcean #books #tbr #ww2

27.02.2026 10:02 — 👍 6    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0

Excited to be delving into the world of U-boat commanders across the two world wars for this new historical fiction series with Sapere Books #booksky #books #historicalfiction #ww1 #ww2

23.02.2026 12:40 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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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 th…

HMS Ayrshire was a humble converted trawler that would go on to earn a place in naval legend because of her part in the ill-fated Convoy PQ17. The extraordinary adventure features within The Mighty Ocean, which is out Feb 27 (preorder for Kindle now). Read more: davidclensy.com/2026/02/12/t...

20.02.2026 15:47 — 👍 1    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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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 th…

HMS Ayrshire was a humble converted trawler that would go on to earn a place in naval legend because of her part in the ill-fated Convoy PQ17. The extraordinary adventure features within The Mighty Ocean, which is out Feb 27 (preorder for Kindle now). Read more: davidclensy.com/2026/02/12/t...

20.02.2026 15:47 — 👍 1    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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Arctic Convoy PQ17: 'The Worst Journey in the World' by David Clensy | Sapere Books Ahead of the publication of The Mighty Ocean, the third book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure Series, author David Clensy takes a closer look at the infamous Arctic Convoy PQ17, which plays a...

I've written a new blog for the Sapere Books website, exploring the horrors of Arctic Convoy PQ17 and looking at why it became known as "the worst journey in the world": saperebooks.com/blog/arctic-... #ww2 #ww2history #booksky

09.02.2026 10:40 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Arctic Convoy PQ17: 'The Worst Journey in the World' by David Clensy | Sapere Books Ahead of the publication of The Mighty Ocean, the third book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure Series, author David Clensy takes a closer look at the infamous Arctic Convoy PQ17, which plays a...

I've written a new blog for the Sapere Books website, exploring the horrors of Arctic Convoy PQ17 and looking at why it became known as "the worst journey in the world": saperebooks.com/blog/arctic-... #ww2 #ww2history #booksky

09.02.2026 10:40 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Arctic Convoy PQ17: 'The Worst Journey in the World' by David Clensy | Sapere Books Ahead of the publication of The Mighty Ocean, the third book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure Series, author David Clensy takes a closer look at the infamous Arctic Convoy PQ17, which plays a...

Over on our blog, author David Clensy takes a closer look at the dramatic events surrounding the infamous Arctic Convoy PQ17, which features in his forthcoming book, The Mighty Ocean.
#ArcticConvoy #SecondWorldWar #NavalWarfare
saperebooks.com/blog/arctic-...

09.02.2026 10:04 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Front cover of The Restless Wave by David Clensy

Front cover of The Restless Wave by David Clensy

Pre-order now: getbook.at/TheRestlessW...

A gripping World War Two seafaring saga!

#HistoricalFiction #WorldWarTwo #WorldWarTwoFiction #NavalFiction

28.01.2026 10:55 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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…

During the #Liverpool Blitz, Upper Stanhope Street faced devastation in the final raid on the city in 1942. Among those hit was a property that once housed Hitler’s own family. This raid provides a critical moment in The Mighty Ocean (out on Feb27): davidclensy.com/2026/01/30/t... #booksky #ww2 #tbr

06.02.2026 14:51 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Delighted to reveal the cover for THE RESTLESS WAVE - the fourth book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series, which is released on May 22, 2026. It’s available for Kindle preorder now: getbook.at/TheRestlessW...

23.01.2026 21:10 — 👍 7    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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The Royal Liver Building: Liverpool’s iconic structure Few landmarks embody the spirit of Liverpool quite like the Royal Liver Building. Indeed, few buildings symbolise their city quite like this waterfront icon with its famous sculptural pinnacles. St…

#Liverpool's iconic Royal Liver Building takes a central role in The Mighty Ocean, which is released on Feb 27th. In this blog, I take a closer look at the city's most familiar and beloved structure: davidclensy.com/2026/01/23/t...

30.01.2026 12:41 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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The Royal Liver Building: Liverpool’s iconic structure Few landmarks embody the spirit of Liverpool quite like the Royal Liver Building. Indeed, few buildings symbolise their city quite like this waterfront icon with its famous sculptural pinnacles. St…

#Liverpool's iconic Royal Liver Building takes a central role in The Mighty Ocean, which is released on Feb 27th. In this blog, I take a closer look at the city's most familiar and beloved structure: davidclensy.com/2026/01/23/t...

30.01.2026 12:41 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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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!

27.01.2026 11:51 — 👍 2    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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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!

27.01.2026 11:51 — 👍 2    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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Delighted to reveal the cover for THE RESTLESS WAVE - the fourth book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series, which is released on May 22, 2026. It’s available for Kindle preorder now: getbook.at/TheRestlessW...

23.01.2026 21:10 — 👍 7    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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What an amazing year! Thanks to everyone who has read FOR THOSE IN PERIL and IN DANGER’S HOUR and WALKING THE STANDING STONES in 2025. More adventures from Romulus Hutchinson to follow in 2026 with THE MIGHTY OCEAN coming soon - Kindle preorder available now! getbook.at/TheMightyOcean #booksky

31.12.2025 11:00 — 👍 5    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
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What an amazing year! Thanks to everyone who has read FOR THOSE IN PERIL and IN DANGER’S HOUR and WALKING THE STANDING STONES in 2025. More adventures from Romulus Hutchinson to follow in 2026 with THE MIGHTY OCEAN coming soon - Kindle preorder available now! getbook.at/TheMightyOcean #booksky

31.12.2025 11:00 — 👍 5    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
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IN DANGER’S HOUR is the second book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical fiction following twin brothers fighting with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. Available now in paperback or Kindle: getbook.at/InDangersHour

29.12.2025 14:24 — 👍 2    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
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Gateways to knowledge – a defence of the humble public library Ahead of the start of the UK’s National Year of Reading 2026, David Clensy shares his passion for the nation’s under-resourced public libraries The library was a haven for me at school.…

Some thoughts about the importance of public libraries: davidclensy.com/2025/12/17/g... #books #booksky

17.12.2025 13:39 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Gateways to knowledge – a defence of the humble public library Ahead of the start of the UK’s National Year of Reading 2026, David Clensy shares his passion for the nation’s under-resourced public libraries The library was a haven for me at school.…

Some thoughts about the importance of public libraries: davidclensy.com/2025/12/17/g... #books #booksky

17.12.2025 13:39 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Top new release! Delighted to see IN DANGER’S HOUR at Number 1 in Amazon USA’s Historical World War II Fiction chart! Following in the wake of For Those In Peril, it is the second in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical fiction: getbook.at/InDangersHour

15.12.2025 18:53 — 👍 3    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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Top new release! Delighted to see IN DANGER’S HOUR at Number 1 in Amazon USA’s Historical World War II Fiction chart! Following in the wake of For Those In Peril, it is the second in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical fiction: getbook.at/InDangersHour

15.12.2025 18:53 — 👍 3    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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IN DANGER’S HOUR is the second book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical fiction following twins fighting with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy in #ww2. Available now in paperback or Kindle: getbook.at/InDangersHour #books #tbr #booksky

14.12.2025 13:59 — 👍 2    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
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IN DANGER’S HOUR is the second book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical fiction following twins fighting with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy in #ww2. Available now in paperback or Kindle: getbook.at/InDangersHour #books #tbr #booksky

14.12.2025 13:59 — 👍 2    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
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Author newsletter I am considering launching an occasional newsletter, to give readers more insight into my writing and to keep you up to date with what I’m currently working on. It will also be an opportunity…

I am considering launching an occasional newsletter, to give readers more insight into my writing and what I’m working on. It will also be an opportunity to tell some of the “stories behind the stories”. If you would be interested in signing up for this, visit: davidclensy.com/2025/12/04/a... #books

11.12.2025 17:18 — 👍 4    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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Choose your gifts wisely. Start your Dad on a decent #ww2 adventure series this Christmas - and you’ll have his birthday and Father’s Day and next Christmas sorted too! getbook.at/ForThoseInPe... #booksky #books #gifts #Christmas

12.12.2025 10:23 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Choose your gifts wisely. Start your Dad on a decent #ww2 adventure series this Christmas - and you’ll have his birthday and Father’s Day and next Christmas sorted too! getbook.at/ForThoseInPe... #booksky #books #gifts #Christmas

12.12.2025 10:23 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Author newsletter I am considering launching an occasional newsletter, to give readers more insight into my writing and to keep you up to date with what I’m currently working on. It will also be an opportunity…

I am considering launching an occasional newsletter, to give readers more insight into my writing and what I’m working on. It will also be an opportunity to tell some of the “stories behind the stories”. If you would be interested in signing up for this, visit: davidclensy.com/2025/12/04/a... #books

11.12.2025 17:18 — 👍 4    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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Out now! IN DANGER’S HOUR is the second book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical fiction following twin brothers fighting with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during #ww2. Available now in paperback or Kindle: getbook.at/InDangersHour #booksky

07.12.2025 21:18 — 👍 5    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0