Norman Friedman's destroyer history is a technical starting point

What is a good book on Royal Navy destroyers from the end of the First World War through the Second World War?

Norman Friedman's book is the best available technical guide and a useful starting point, although its density makes it less suitable as a first introduction.

Friedman's destroyer study contains substantial technical information and is the strongest available recommendation for the period. Its weight and density can make it demanding for a reader who does not already know the broad story. The answer therefore presents it as a starting point for informed study rather than the perfect beginner's book. An accessible introduction covering the subject still needs to be written.