Austin Hernon

Austin Hernon was born in the middle of World War Two and, having spent many nights in an air-raid shelter, it was no surprise that he followed a military career where he satisfied his desire for adventure and travel.

His early career included working as a recovery mechanic and diving supervisor specialising in underwater recovery, mostly supporting bridge building with the Royal Engineers, as well as a memorable three years attached to the Royal Marines onboard HMS Fearless supporting amphibious operations.

After retiring from the army as Regimental Sergeant Major of a large Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers workshop in Germany, Austin gained a degree in Social Sciences before taking up the challenge of writing. He has published eight historical fiction novels to date, including the Berengaria of Navarre Medieval Trilogy: early Plantagenet novels set during the Third Crusade and the reign of Richard the Lionheart.

His writing has led him to explore the lives of those ignored or lost in the mists of history – mostly women – who deserve a better place in the pantheon of life’s heroes and heroines.

Find out more about Austin on his website and Facebook.