David Gilman
@davidgilman.bsky.social
Thrillers and Historical Fiction. The Englishman: Betrayal: Resurrection: Master of War series: Night Flight to Paris: The Last Horseman: Young Readers Monkey & Me: YA Danger Zone series: A Touch of Frost tv scripts. www.https//davidgilman.com/
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David Gilman's new novel, Rage of Swords, is the latest in his Master of War series and sees Thomas Blackstone in action in Italy. Congratulations, David!
He tells Historia about the ideas and research behind his book at historiamag.com/historia-interview-david-gilman @davidgilman.bsky.social
He tells Historia about the ideas and research behind his book at historiamag.com/historia-interview-david-gilman @davidgilman.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
David Gilman's new novel, Rage of Swords, is the latest in his Master of War series and sees Thomas Blackstone in action in Italy. Congratulations, David!
He tells Historia about the ideas and research behind his book at historiamag.com/historia-interview-david-gilman @davidgilman.bsky.social
He tells Historia about the ideas and research behind his book at historiamag.com/historia-interview-david-gilman @davidgilman.bsky.social
Publication day today for the 9th book in my Master of War series, so a signing session at @goldsborobooks.bsky.social for these first editions.
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Publication day today for the 9th book in my Master of War series, so a signing session at @goldsborobooks.bsky.social for these first editions.
Just unpacked the latest Master of War pre publication date 3rd November. It's always a moment of satisfaction to see the effort all tidied up.
October 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Just unpacked the latest Master of War pre publication date 3rd November. It's always a moment of satisfaction to see the effort all tidied up.
While researching Castelvecchio in Verona I discovered this wonderful library. La Capitolare is the oldest library in the world. Once a Scriptoruim dating back to 517 A.D. 100,000 books,1,280 mss, 11,000 parchments. My illuminatrix in Rage of Swords would have had her work archived here.
October 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
While researching Castelvecchio in Verona I discovered this wonderful library. La Capitolare is the oldest library in the world. Once a Scriptoruim dating back to 517 A.D. 100,000 books,1,280 mss, 11,000 parchments. My illuminatrix in Rage of Swords would have had her work archived here.
An excellent opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of La Serenissima and the insight and intrigue of splendid crime writing. And there's a bonus of seeing the casino in the Hotel Monaco where Casanova gambled, a room that is seldom open to the public. And it's all free. A real gift.
Planning to come to Venice Noir in November? Well, it's time yo put down your name for free tickets to the events you'd like to attend. I explain a bit more here...
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davidhewson.com/free-tickets...
Free tickets to Venice Noir now available
Venice Noir 2025 goes live six weeks on Friday… and now you can reserve your free places for the weekend. You’ll find all our events, in English and Italian, listed on our Eventbrite pa…
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October 7, 2025 at 8:44 AM
An excellent opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of La Serenissima and the insight and intrigue of splendid crime writing. And there's a bonus of seeing the casino in the Hotel Monaco where Casanova gambled, a room that is seldom open to the public. And it's all free. A real gift.
Venice. A delight for individual shops. Here's Shanti Daan down a narrow Calle. Hand made Italian designs & clothing (among other things). Stefano & his cat Ravi. (Stefano studied sitar with Ravi Shankar) When in Venice & your wife's birthday looms make sure your credit card is fully loaded.
September 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Venice. A delight for individual shops. Here's Shanti Daan down a narrow Calle. Hand made Italian designs & clothing (among other things). Stefano & his cat Ravi. (Stefano studied sitar with Ravi Shankar) When in Venice & your wife's birthday looms make sure your credit card is fully loaded.
I'm researching my next book in Italy and I see there's a fuss at home about the English flag. In Verona's Castlevecchio art gallery is the Resurrection of Christ, Jacapo da Valenza 1478-1509. Now, I know it's said 'God is an Englishman' but this suggests it might run in the family. Just saying.
September 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I'm researching my next book in Italy and I see there's a fuss at home about the English flag. In Verona's Castlevecchio art gallery is the Resurrection of Christ, Jacapo da Valenza 1478-1509. Now, I know it's said 'God is an Englishman' but this suggests it might run in the family. Just saying.
In Venice for 2 weeks researching novel due next year (The Knife Maker of Venice). Always fun to find something new (to me at least). Saturday market in Campo S. Maurizio is wonderful. And in Museo Carrer good to see Venetian resident & author @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social propped up nicely.
September 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
In Venice for 2 weeks researching novel due next year (The Knife Maker of Venice). Always fun to find something new (to me at least). Saturday market in Campo S. Maurizio is wonderful. And in Museo Carrer good to see Venetian resident & author @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social propped up nicely.
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It's not long now...here's @davidhewson.com to tell you all about this year's Venice Noir!
September 1, 2025 at 9:49 AM
It's not long now...here's @davidhewson.com to tell you all about this year's Venice Noir!
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The full paperback cover of The Four Deadly Seasons. Many thanks to @philipgwynnejones for the smashing quote.
September 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The full paperback cover of The Four Deadly Seasons. Many thanks to @philipgwynnejones for the smashing quote.
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Had a fab time chatting with the wild guys at Rock Paper Swords. Still trying to get the hang of how BlueSky works!
Today sees the return to the podcast of Patricia Bracewell, author of the Emma of Normandy series. Also returning to the pod, are videos! You can now watch as well as listen on Spotify or YouTube.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0MxC...
YouTube: youtu.be/JR50S9sWJv0?...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0MxC...
YouTube: youtu.be/JR50S9sWJv0?...
July 25, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Had a fab time chatting with the wild guys at Rock Paper Swords. Still trying to get the hang of how BlueSky works!
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Something to make you think - from Robert Heinlein.
July 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Something to make you think - from Robert Heinlein.
My next book 'in waiting' after the 9th Master of War - Rage of Swords - published this November, starts in Totnes and Dartmouth on the wonderful River Dart. And the Dartmouth Castle & its gun tower feature. What better way to approach a day's research than by boat.
June 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
My next book 'in waiting' after the 9th Master of War - Rage of Swords - published this November, starts in Totnes and Dartmouth on the wonderful River Dart. And the Dartmouth Castle & its gun tower feature. What better way to approach a day's research than by boat.
Just doing some gardening and came across this beutiful insect. I think it's a Privat Hawk Moth - never seen one here before.
June 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Just doing some gardening and came across this beutiful insect. I think it's a Privat Hawk Moth - never seen one here before.
The glorious month of May. The sun is shining and the rhododendron blooms in the garden.
May 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The glorious month of May. The sun is shining and the rhododendron blooms in the garden.
Always a pleasure to visit Coleton Fishacre, (South Devon) the home of the D'Oyly Carte family. Arts & Crafts house and stunning gardens down to the sea. Mewstone Rock in the distance. Spring is well and truly here.
May 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Always a pleasure to visit Coleton Fishacre, (South Devon) the home of the D'Oyly Carte family. Arts & Crafts house and stunning gardens down to the sea. Mewstone Rock in the distance. Spring is well and truly here.
Amazon UK have 'Defiant Unto Death' the second book in my Master of War series, on a Kindle deal for the month of May.
www.amazon.co.uk/Defiant-Unto...
www.amazon.co.uk/Defiant-Unto...
Defiant Unto Death (Master of War Book 2) eBook : Gilman, David: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Defiant Unto Death (Master of War Book 2) eBook : Gilman, David: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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May 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Amazon UK have 'Defiant Unto Death' the second book in my Master of War series, on a Kindle deal for the month of May.
www.amazon.co.uk/Defiant-Unto...
www.amazon.co.uk/Defiant-Unto...
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COVER REVEAL: RAGE OF SWORDS is the newest thrilling book in @davidgilman.bsky.social’s bestselling #MasterOfWar series.⚔️ Sir Thomas Blackstone must travel into enemy lands with a price on his head…
Out 6th November from @headofzeus.bsky.social: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/rage...
Out 6th November from @headofzeus.bsky.social: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/rage...
April 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
COVER REVEAL: RAGE OF SWORDS is the newest thrilling book in @davidgilman.bsky.social’s bestselling #MasterOfWar series.⚔️ Sir Thomas Blackstone must travel into enemy lands with a price on his head…
Out 6th November from @headofzeus.bsky.social: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/rage...
Out 6th November from @headofzeus.bsky.social: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/rage...
Here's the cover for the next Master of War novel, the 9th in the series. Final edits being completed in May, so that always gives me a chance to nip and tuck. @headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @blakefriedmann.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Here's the cover for the next Master of War novel, the 9th in the series. Final edits being completed in May, so that always gives me a chance to nip and tuck. @headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @blakefriedmann.bsky.social
When cars had a certain look. Here's a 1937 Mercedes Model 540K. 8 cylinder, 180hp, elegance and technology. The Nazi Party loved them.
April 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM
When cars had a certain look. Here's a 1937 Mercedes Model 540K. 8 cylinder, 180hp, elegance and technology. The Nazi Party loved them.
Maidens’ Courtyard: King Pedro 1 palace, Seville. His use of Arab water garden elements into the Alcázar reflected an understanding for the way water could shape space and evoke emotions. A Christian King in the 14c embracing design that connected with centuries of Arab architectural traditon.
April 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Maidens’ Courtyard: King Pedro 1 palace, Seville. His use of Arab water garden elements into the Alcázar reflected an understanding for the way water could shape space and evoke emotions. A Christian King in the 14c embracing design that connected with centuries of Arab architectural traditon.
Something to lighten the mood. When cars had a certain panache. Allard 1949: M Drophead. 8cylinder 3,600cc.
April 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Something to lighten the mood. When cars had a certain panache. Allard 1949: M Drophead. 8cylinder 3,600cc.
Amazon, bless them, are keen for me to read a series called 'Master of War.'
Here's a series I might like. They suggest I start with the first book in the series.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Here's a series I might like. They suggest I start with the first book in the series.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Master of War (Master of War Series Book 1) eBook : Gilman, David: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Master of War (Master of War Series Book 1) eBook : Gilman, David: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
April 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Amazon, bless them, are keen for me to read a series called 'Master of War.'
Here's a series I might like. They suggest I start with the first book in the series.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Here's a series I might like. They suggest I start with the first book in the series.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Two years ago we bought a stump of a plant. It was meant to fill a ‘small’ space in front of the other bushes. The Broom has taken over. Nobody told me I was planting a monster. And it’s only supposed to flower in May. This was full on beginning of April.
April 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Two years ago we bought a stump of a plant. It was meant to fill a ‘small’ space in front of the other bushes. The Broom has taken over. Nobody told me I was planting a monster. And it’s only supposed to flower in May. This was full on beginning of April.