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Aug 73 min read

Unveiling Nelson’s Legacy: My Travels This (Northern) Summer

Travel – best type of book research! My travels this summer led me into unveiling more of the rich legacy of Lord Horatio Nelson and son.

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Feb 164 min read

220 years later, Nelson’s Stepson returns to Nevis - sort of!

After over 220 years, Josiah Nisbet, stepson of British Naval hero Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, has returned to his birthplace, the...

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Nov 22, 20235 min read

Exploring ‘Saxon Switzerland’ in Nelson’s Footsteps

In 1800, Horatio Nelson, still celebrating his brilliant naval victory for the British at the battle of the Nile, travelled home from...

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Jun 26, 20233 min read

US Visit Brings Battles to Life

One thing I love about Historical Fiction is its ability to transport you to an event and a place – and characters – who often leave a...

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Apr 1, 20213 min read

What do Lady Nelson and Alexander Hamilton have in common?

Image: Nevis from the sea. Discovering Fanny’s Caribbean Island Home. Knowing where someone started often gives a fascinating insight...

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