Philip Hazard books

Philip Hazard is the pen name under which V.A. Stuart wrote a series of nine naval adventure novels set during the Crimean War, published from 1965 to 1976.

Phillip Hazard Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Valiant Sailors 1965 Buy
The Brave Captains 1968 Buy
Black Sea Frigate 1971 Buy
Hazard’s Command 1971 Buy
Hazard of Huntress 1972 Buy
Victory at Sebastopol / Hazard to the Rescue 1973 Buy
Hazard in Circassia 1973 Buy
Guns to the Far East / Shannon’s Brigade 1975 Buy
Escape from Hell / Sailors on Horseback 1976 Buy

Philip Hazard is the pen name under which V.A. Stuart published a series of nine naval adventure novels set during the Crimean War. The books follow the character Donat Doyle Donaghue (Donat) Donaghue, known as Donat Doyle Donaghue, a naval officer caught up in the conflicts of the 1850s. The series ran from 1965 to 1976 and belongs to the tradition of Patrick O’Brian and C.S. Forester.

Stuart was a prolific author who wrote under multiple pen names across different genres. The Philip Hazard novels represent one of her most focused efforts, nine books following a single character through the naval campaigns of the Crimean War. The books combine historical research with adventure storytelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Philip Hazard written?

Philip Hazard has written nine books in one series.

What was Philip Hazard's first book?

Philip Hazard’s first book is The Valiant Sailors, published in 1965.

Who is behind the Philip Hazard pen name?

The Phillip Hazard novels were written by V.A. Stuart, the pen name of Vivian Stuart (also known as Vivian Finlay). Stuart was a prolific writer of historical fiction who published under several names during her career.

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