Nigel’s book Lady Bette and the Murder of Mr Thynn was published by Orion.  Set in the murky world of Restoration London, it told the true story of the notorious murder of Thomas Thynn.

This was followed by Samuel Pepys and the Strange Wrecking of the Gloucester Frigate, published by The History Press.

Nigel is a maritime historian and works as a consultant for salvage companies, helping to locate shipwrecks and recover lost cargo and treasure.  He has written several books on the subject.

Find out more about Nigel at www.nigelpickford.com