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/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An early start to the day. I share breakfast time with a gathering of feathered friends. A collection of among others, Blackbirds, Long Tail Tits,Green and Goldfinches. Sprogs, Robins, Dunnock. Joy into my world.
April 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
An early start to the day. I share breakfast time with a gathering of feathered friends. A collection of among others, Blackbirds, Long Tail Tits,Green and Goldfinches. Sprogs, Robins, Dunnock. Joy into my world.
This, in the domed ceiling of Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Malaga. (Iglesia del Sagredo Corazon de Jesus). There's always something to catch the eye in this lovely city.
April 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This, in the domed ceiling of Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Malaga. (Iglesia del Sagredo Corazon de Jesus). There's always something to catch the eye in this lovely city.
Two weeks in Malaga and impressed with how well run the city is. Returned home to find residents in Plymouth were fighting to save the trees in their street. Why is it so many places seem to be better organized than here? In Japan, when a road goes through. They move the tree.
April 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Two weeks in Malaga and impressed with how well run the city is. Returned home to find residents in Plymouth were fighting to save the trees in their street. Why is it so many places seem to be better organized than here? In Japan, when a road goes through. They move the tree.
Good Morning from a cheerful Devon. Slowly but surely the garden edges into the sunshine.
March 30, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Good Morning from a cheerful Devon. Slowly but surely the garden edges into the sunshine.
From Malaga to Seville and back on a research trip. Malaga 25th Film Festival. This city is so well organized. (And clean!)
@AlvaroMorte #ElProfesor among many others was in town. Remember Money Heist? Brilliant show.
@AlvaroMorte #ElProfesor among many others was in town. Remember Money Heist? Brilliant show.
March 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
From Malaga to Seville and back on a research trip. Malaga 25th Film Festival. This city is so well organized. (And clean!)
@AlvaroMorte #ElProfesor among many others was in town. Remember Money Heist? Brilliant show.
@AlvaroMorte #ElProfesor among many others was in town. Remember Money Heist? Brilliant show.
From Malaga to Seville and back on a research trip. Malaga 25th Film Festival. This city is so well organized. (And clean!)
@AlvaroMorte #ElProfesor among many others was in town. Remember Money Heist? Brilliant show.
@AlvaroMorte #ElProfesor among many others was in town. Remember Money Heist? Brilliant show.
March 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
From Malaga to Seville and back on a research trip. Malaga 25th Film Festival. This city is so well organized. (And clean!)
@AlvaroMorte #ElProfesor among many others was in town. Remember Money Heist? Brilliant show.
@AlvaroMorte #ElProfesor among many others was in town. Remember Money Heist? Brilliant show.
I found this 1900 edition of Thomas Carlyle's book 'On Heroes &The Heroic in History.' in the local Oxfam charity shop. Very small print on the page so I'll need my extra strong reading glasses. Looks interesting.
March 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I found this 1900 edition of Thomas Carlyle's book 'On Heroes &The Heroic in History.' in the local Oxfam charity shop. Very small print on the page so I'll need my extra strong reading glasses. Looks interesting.
Bit of a breeze this morning. And easterly at about 35 knots. Bitterly cold. But it makes some people happy. Good morning from South Devon coast.
February 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Bit of a breeze this morning. And easterly at about 35 knots. Bitterly cold. But it makes some people happy. Good morning from South Devon coast.
Heavy weather here today. Even the Padre and his pal crept in for shelter.
January 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Heavy weather here today. Even the Padre and his pal crept in for shelter.
Good Morning from south Devon - in between the storms.
January 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Good Morning from south Devon - in between the storms.