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Delighted to announce the publication of Timber & Tides, the first novel in his new historical fiction series, Heroes of the Deep. Following the success of Alban of Verulamium, this latest work marks a compelling return to Britain’s maritime past.

Timber & Tides tells the powerful story of Tom Harcourt, a boy from Portsmouth whose life becomes inseparably bound to one of England’s most iconic warships, Henry VIII’s Mary Rose. From the clamour of Tudor dockyards to the thunder of cannon fire at sea, Tom’s journey unfolds alongside the rise and fall of a nation at war and the ambitions of a formidable monarch.

From dreaming among the shipbuilders as a child to serving aboard the proud Mary Rose as a young man, Tom experiences triumph and secrecy, loyalty and loss—ultimately sharing in the ship’s tragic fate. His imagined life offers an intimate, human perspective on a vessel that has come to symbolise England’s naval heritage.

Written as a tribute to the ship, her crew, and the enduring spirit of discovery that brought the Mary Rose back to the surface, Timber & Tides invites readers to encounter the vessel not just as an archaeological treasure, but as a living presence in our shared history.

Rich in historical detail, courage, and adventure, Timber & Tides is a timeless tale of loyalty, loss, and the unbreakable bond between a boy and the ship that would define his destiny.

Ted Hill said:
“Launching Timber & Tides in January feels especially fitting. It is the same month construction began in Portsmouth in 1510—a moment when timber, tide, and human ambition combined to shape a maritime legacy. That shared sense of beginnings resonates deeply with this novel.”

📖 Timber & Tides is available now on Amazon in eBook, paperback, and hardback formats.

Historical Novel Society Review due August 26

TIMBER & TIDES : Heroes of the Deep eBook : Hill MBE, Ted : Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store