Duff Hart-Davis has written and edited over fifty books on a wide variety of subjects, including eight adventure novels and the Sunday Times bestseller The War That Never Was, an enthralling account of the secret war fought by British mercenaries in the Yemen during the 1960s.He worked on the Sunday Telegraph as Literary Editor and feature writer and as a columnist for the Independent. Together with his wife Phyllida, he now lives on the Cotswold escarpment.

"This affectionate and respectful account of Hillgarth's life helps elevate this important figure to due prominence" TLS "A fascinating and significant life...this engaging and informed account is at once humbling and uplifting." Literary Review "An engaging and enjoyable read, which not only sheds light on an interesting figure, but also helps to illuminate theatres of war that are too often ignored." Country Life "A fascinating biography." Choice "...a cracking, highly evocative yarn." Warships International Fleet Review

Duff Hart-Davis has written and edited over fifty books on a wide variety of subjects, including eight adventure novels and the Sunday Times bestseller The War That Never Was, an enthralling account of the secret war fought by British mercenaries in the Yemen during the 1960s.He worked on the Sunday Telegraph as Literary Editor and feature writer and as a columnist for the Independent. Together with his wife Phyllida, he now lives on the Cotswold escarpment.

"This affectionate and respectful account of Hillgarth's life helps elevate this important figure to due prominence" TLS "A fascinating and significant life...this engaging and informed account is at once humbling and uplifting." Literary Review "An engaging and enjoyable read, which not only sheds light on an interesting figure, but also helps to illuminate theatres of war that are too often ignored." Country Life "A fascinating biography." Choice "...a cracking, highly evocative yarn." Warships International Fleet Review