David Clensy
@davidclensy.bsky.social
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
Thanks to Sapere Books for inviting me to take a closer look at Operation Excess and its role in #WW2. In Danger's Hour (available to preorder now!) opens with the attack on HMS Southampton at the height of the operation, so this piece provides some context around that dramatic opening encounter
Head over to our blog as David Clensy, author of the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series, takes a closer look at the dramatic events surrounding Operation Excess during the Second World War.
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Operation Excess: A Daring Naval Gamble in the Mediterranean | Sapere Books
With the forthcoming publication of In Danger’s Hour, the second book in his Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure Series, author David Clensy takes a closer look at the events surrounding Operation Exce...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Thanks to Sapere Books for inviting me to take a closer look at Operation Excess and its role in #WW2. In Danger's Hour (available to preorder now!) opens with the attack on HMS Southampton at the height of the operation, so this piece provides some context around that dramatic opening encounter
Ahead of the release of In Danger’s Hour (preorder for Kindle now!), the second of the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure Series, in this blog I've taken a closer look at the life of Lieutenant Otto Kretschmer, the U-boat ace known as “Silent Otto”: davidclensy.com/2025/09/29/o... #books #booksky
Otto Kretschmer: The silent U-boat ace of the Atlantic
November 2025 sees the release of In Danger’s Hour (preorder for Kindle now), the second part of the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure Series. Following their earlier adventures in For Those…
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November 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Ahead of the release of In Danger’s Hour (preorder for Kindle now!), the second of the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure Series, in this blog I've taken a closer look at the life of Lieutenant Otto Kretschmer, the U-boat ace known as “Silent Otto”: davidclensy.com/2025/09/29/o... #books #booksky
With just a few weeks until the release of the second book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure Series (In Danger's Hour), it's time to reveal the cover for book three - THE MIGHTY OCEAN - out Feb 2026. Preorder for Kindle at early-bird prices: getbook.at/TheMightyOcean
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November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
With just a few weeks until the release of the second book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure Series (In Danger's Hour), it's time to reveal the cover for book three - THE MIGHTY OCEAN - out Feb 2026. Preorder for Kindle at early-bird prices: getbook.at/TheMightyOcean
getbook.at/InDangersHour
getbook.at/InDangersHour
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Preorder 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 the Second World War. getbook.at/InDangersHour #booksky
November 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Preorder 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 the Second World War. getbook.at/InDangersHour #booksky
Preorder 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 the Second World War. getbook.at/InDangersHour #booksky
November 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Preorder 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 the Second World War. getbook.at/InDangersHour #booksky
I have a habit of slipping ghosts into novels that aren’t primarily ghost stories, so without giving away any spoilers-if you’re on the lookout for ghostly reads this Halloween, but you also like #ww2 historical fiction, do give Prayer in Time of War or For Those in Peril a try …
October 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I have a habit of slipping ghosts into novels that aren’t primarily ghost stories, so without giving away any spoilers-if you’re on the lookout for ghostly reads this Halloween, but you also like #ww2 historical fiction, do give Prayer in Time of War or For Those in Peril a try …
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Following Walking the White Horses... in Walking The Standing Stones my 12-year-old son Charlie and I set off to tackle the Sarsen Way, from Swindon to Salisbury, and the Cranborne Droves Way on towards Shaftesbury, exploring a wealth of prehistoric heritage along the way getbook.to/WalkingTheSt...
October 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Following Walking the White Horses... in Walking The Standing Stones my 12-year-old son Charlie and I set off to tackle the Sarsen Way, from Swindon to Salisbury, and the Cranborne Droves Way on towards Shaftesbury, exploring a wealth of prehistoric heritage along the way getbook.to/WalkingTheSt...
Following Walking the White Horses... in Walking The Standing Stones my 12-year-old son Charlie and I set off to tackle the Sarsen Way, from Swindon to Salisbury, and the Cranborne Droves Way on towards Shaftesbury, exploring a wealth of prehistoric heritage along the way getbook.to/WalkingTheSt...
October 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Following Walking the White Horses... in Walking The Standing Stones my 12-year-old son Charlie and I set off to tackle the Sarsen Way, from Swindon to Salisbury, and the Cranborne Droves Way on towards Shaftesbury, exploring a wealth of prehistoric heritage along the way getbook.to/WalkingTheSt...
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Have you read it yet? FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical fiction following twin brothers serving with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. getbook.at/ForThoseInPe...
October 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Have you read it yet? FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical fiction following twin brothers serving with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. getbook.at/ForThoseInPe...
Have you read it yet? FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical fiction following twin brothers serving with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. getbook.at/ForThoseInPe...
October 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Have you read it yet? FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical fiction following twin brothers serving with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. getbook.at/ForThoseInPe...
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Fantastic to see the wonderful coverage of Walking The Standing Stones in the latest edition of Round and About Magazine! You can view the full article online here: online.fliphtml5.com/cibyw/pgxy/ #booksky #wiltshire
September 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Fantastic to see the wonderful coverage of Walking The Standing Stones in the latest edition of Round and About Magazine! You can view the full article online here: online.fliphtml5.com/cibyw/pgxy/ #booksky #wiltshire
Fantastic to see the wonderful coverage of Walking The Standing Stones in the latest edition of Round and About Magazine! You can view the full article online here: online.fliphtml5.com/cibyw/pgxy/ #booksky #wiltshire
September 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Fantastic to see the wonderful coverage of Walking The Standing Stones in the latest edition of Round and About Magazine! You can view the full article online here: online.fliphtml5.com/cibyw/pgxy/ #booksky #wiltshire
I'm grateful to Visit Pewsey Vale for highlighting the release of Walking the Standing Stones in their latest newsletter. There's lots going on across Pewsey Vale at the moment, if you'd like to take a read, you can sign up for the newsletter via their website: www.visitpewseyvale.co.uk #wiltshire
September 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I'm grateful to Visit Pewsey Vale for highlighting the release of Walking the Standing Stones in their latest newsletter. There's lots going on across Pewsey Vale at the moment, if you'd like to take a read, you can sign up for the newsletter via their website: www.visitpewseyvale.co.uk #wiltshire
Lovely to speak at Wiltshire Museum this evening about Walking the Standing Stones, under the watchful eye of Horatio the lion. Thanks to everyone who joined us - it was so nice to talk with everyone at the book signing afterwards and to hear about their own walking adventures
September 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Lovely to speak at Wiltshire Museum this evening about Walking the Standing Stones, under the watchful eye of Horatio the lion. Thanks to everyone who joined us - it was so nice to talk with everyone at the book signing afterwards and to hear about their own walking adventures
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FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures following twin brothers serving with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. getbook.at/ForThoseInPe...
September 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures following twin brothers serving with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. getbook.at/ForThoseInPe...
FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures following twin brothers serving with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. getbook.at/ForThoseInPe...
September 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures following twin brothers serving with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. getbook.at/ForThoseInPe...
Reposted by David Clensy
FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures following twin brothers serving with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. getbook.at/ForThoseInPe... #ww2 #booksky
September 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures following twin brothers serving with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. getbook.at/ForThoseInPe... #ww2 #booksky
FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures following twin brothers serving with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. getbook.at/ForThoseInPe... #ww2 #booksky
September 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures following twin brothers serving with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. getbook.at/ForThoseInPe... #ww2 #booksky
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Delighted to have For Those In Peril reviewed by Sea Breezes - the magazine of the commercial shipping industry. For Those in Peril is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures: getbook.at/ForThoseInPe...
September 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Delighted to have For Those In Peril reviewed by Sea Breezes - the magazine of the commercial shipping industry. For Those in Peril is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures: getbook.at/ForThoseInPe...
Delighted to have For Those In Peril reviewed by Sea Breezes - the magazine of the commercial shipping industry. For Those in Peril is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures: getbook.at/ForThoseInPe...
September 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Delighted to have For Those In Peril reviewed by Sea Breezes - the magazine of the commercial shipping industry. For Those in Peril is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures: getbook.at/ForThoseInPe...
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FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures following twin brothers serving with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. getbook.at/ForThoseInPeril Perfect for a rainy day… #booksky
September 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures following twin brothers serving with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. getbook.at/ForThoseInPeril Perfect for a rainy day… #booksky
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Thanks to the Western Daily Press for this piece in West Country Life supplement about my writing. If you’re in the South West, pick up your copy of the paper today! FOR THOSE IN PERIL, the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series, is out now: getbook.at/ForThoseInPe...
September 13, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Thanks to the Western Daily Press for this piece in West Country Life supplement about my writing. If you’re in the South West, pick up your copy of the paper today! FOR THOSE IN PERIL, the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series, is out now: getbook.at/ForThoseInPe...
Thanks to the Western Daily Press for this piece in West Country Life supplement about my writing. If you’re in the South West, pick up your copy of the paper today! FOR THOSE IN PERIL, the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series, is out now: getbook.at/ForThoseInPe...
September 13, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Thanks to the Western Daily Press for this piece in West Country Life supplement about my writing. If you’re in the South West, pick up your copy of the paper today! FOR THOSE IN PERIL, the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series, is out now: getbook.at/ForThoseInPe...
FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures following twin brothers serving with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. getbook.at/ForThoseInPeril Perfect for a rainy day… #booksky
September 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
FOR THOSE IN PERIL is the first book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures following twin brothers serving with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. getbook.at/ForThoseInPeril Perfect for a rainy day… #booksky