R.F. Delderfield

R.F. Delderfield was a renowned English novelist, playwright, and former journalist, best known for his historical fiction and progressive political views. He was born on February 12, 1912, in New Cross, London, and went on to become a popular and widely read author, with many of his works adapted for television. Delderfield's full name was Ronald Frederick Delderfield.

Delderfield's novels are known for their straightforward prose and traditional social values, as well as their progressive politics. He had a particular interest in exploring English history and liberalism, often through the lens of the class system. Many of his historical novels and series, such as "To Serve Them All My Days" and "A Horseman Riding By," follow young men who return from war and lead lives in England, allowing the author to portray the sweep of English history and delve deeply into social history from the Edwardian era to the early 1960s.

Delderfield was married to May Evans. He died in Sidmouth, Devon, on June 24, 1972, but his work remains popular and widely read to this day. His writing continues to be appreciated for its favorable look at humanity, English history, and liberalism, as well as its critique of the class system. Delderfield's contributions to English literature have left a lasting impact, and his novels continue to be enjoyed by readers around the world.