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Naval fiction writers suggested for Royal Navy readers

Richard Woodman, Douglas Reeman, Alan Evans, and Patrick O'Brian are suggested in response to a naval-fiction reading question.

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Question

Which fiction writers are suggested for readers interested in Royal Navy life?

Short answer

Richard Woodman, Douglas Reeman, and Patrick O'Brian are suggested, with Alan Evans also mentioned tentatively.

Notes

The question begins with Ian Fleming's Bond books and asks for fiction connected with Royal Navy life. Suggested writers include Richard Woodman and Douglas Reeman, with Alan Evans mentioned more tentatively and Patrick O'Brian added shortly afterwards. The reply does not identify particular books or assess their historical accuracy.