Derek Sturch has released his first novel, titled In Golden Cap's Shadow (Image: Derek Sturch)
A debut novel, set partly in South Somerset, has been released by an 85-year-old author.
Derek Sturch, from Axminster, introduced In Golden Cap's Shadow as the first in his Golden Cap historical fiction trilogy.
This follows his self-published poetry and the successful 'A Squatter's Write.'
The novel tracks the Spiller family after the death of their father, John Spiller, in the early months of the First World War, detailing their struggles across Devon, Somerset, and West Dorset.
Surprisingly, Derek, who failed his English Language O-level twice, found joy in writing in later life.
The book will be available to order from most bookshops, both county and countrywide, after Monday, July 6.
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