M.C. Smith has been associated with HMS Belfast (London) for the last decade. Having met with many naval veterans and listened to their colourful stories of service around the world from the 1930s onwards, he naturally became enthusiastic about their history. Coupling this with his love for historical fiction, he decided to try and capture their spirit in his own words. THE NORTHERN BLOCKADE is his first novel. He is also a volunteer at TS Constant (Sea Cadet Corps). www.facebook.com/MCSmithAuthor