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She Came From The Sea
A short queer historical fiction story about a mysterious sea-spirit, and about society and its expectations. Written for Naked Figleaf Press' Figlet…
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Katie Daysh
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The True History of Leeward: The Mutiny on HMS Hermione
The violent and dramatic event that became known as the 'bloodiest mutiny in the Royal Navy'
Nov 2, 2025
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The True History of A Merciful Sea: The Battle of Trafalgar
The incredible true story of the battle which forms the climax to the Nightingale/Courtney trilogy
Oct 21, 2025
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A love letter to Nightingale & Courtney
Reflections on coming to the end of a trilogy which I love
Oct 2, 2025
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The True History of Leeward: Davison's Battle of the Nile medals
An exploration of the symbolic object that shadows Captain Nightingale's entire character journey
Sep 28, 2025
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The True History of Leeward: The Battle of the Nile
The extraordinary true story of the battle which begins Leeward and haunts Captain Nightingale
Sep 21, 2025
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On the trail of Cherry
Searching for Apsley Cherry-Garrard in Wheathampstead
Aug 10, 2025
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Rum, sodomy and the lash?
Exploring historical naval fiction through a queer lens
Jul 31, 2025
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