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Steven Barton is a historical fiction writer from the United Kingdom. When not writing, he loves researching history, travelling, and playing guitar. “A Course To War: The Making of A Naval Officer” "From the quiet waters of an Essex boatyard to the perilous seas of war, James Hartley navigates his destiny as both a brilliant engineer and a naval officer in Britain's darkest hour."

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