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ⓘ About Jonathan Lunn
He wrote two novels under his real name of Daniel Hall, before switching to the pen name of Jonathan Lunn. Jonathan writes a series of novels about Kit Killigrew which starts in the year 1847, and is therefore right at the very end of the sailing era. They’ve been described as “the Victorian Hornblower”. He claims he has literary antecedents, being descended from the guy that introduced Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to the Reichenbach Falls. To relax, Jonathan goes for long strolls in the British countryside.
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Killigrew of the Royal Navy / Killgrew R.N.
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2000
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jonathan Lunn?
He wrote two novels under his real name of Daniel Hall, before switching to the pen name of Jonathan Lunn. Jonathan writes a series of novels about Kit Killigrew which starts in the year 1847, and is therefore right at the very end of the sailing era. They’ve been described as “the Victorian Hornblower”.
Which Jonathan Lunn series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Arrows of Albion series, the earliest of Jonathan Lunn's multi-book series: it opens with The Road to Crécy (1996) and runs to 7 books across 1996–2023, ending with Kemp: The Flames of Heresy (2023). Jonathan Lunn's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Jonathan Lunn written?
Jonathan Lunn has 16 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1996 and 2023. Every one of them sits in one of 3 named series — the largest being the Arrows of Albion series with 7 books.
In what order should Jonathan Lunn's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Jonathan Lunn's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Arrows of Albion (1996–2023, 7 books), Kit Killigrew Naval Adventures (2000–2005, 6 books) and Jungle War (2019–2021, 3 books).
How are Jonathan Lunn's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jonathan Lunn's 16 books into 3 named series, with no standalone titles: Arrows of Albion (7 books, 1996–2023); Kit Killigrew Naval Adventures (6 books, 2000–2005); Jungle War (3 books, 2019–2021).