Reviews

May 25, 20233 min read

"A Thoroughly Engrossing Story" says Senior Reviewer

When I approached MBR BookWatch (The Midwest Book Review) with Nelson’s Lost Son, they warned me that their volunteer reviewers can’t...

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Jan 27, 20235 min read

“A Story of Character and Redemption” – book review by John Gilbert, former Naval Officer

Admiral Lord Nelson is a towering figure in British and world history; the man who destroyed the combined Franco-Spanish fleet at...

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Jan 13, 20223 min read

"A well-balanced account of the incredible life" of a tragic hero - Naval Historical Review

Book Review, as published in the magazine of the Naval Historical Society of Australia: Naval Historical Review, Vol. 42. No. 4 -...

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Nov 23, 20213 min read

Midwest Book Review, USA: Nelson's Folly

I wasn't sure how a novel focusing on the battles at home and abroad of one of Britain's major naval heroes would be greeted in the US....

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Oct 15, 20216 min read

Encourage an Author - A Practical Guide for Newbie Reader Reviewers

If you are new to writing online readers book reviews, here is an easy, step by step guide for how to do so on the main websites.

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Jun 9, 20215 min read

Film: That Hamilton Woman – 80 years on; still fascinating for some

It’s amazing what you can find on YouTube. After completing “Nelson’s Folly", written from the perspective of my ancestor Viscountess...

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Apr 13, 20213 min read

“Behind every great man is a woman” Book Review - Nelson's Folly

As published in The Naval Review 18-Mar-21. Reviewed by Happy Jack “Behind every great man is a woman”, goes the old saying and,...

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