The novels are concerned with the portrayal 'ordinary, decent folk', striving to 'get on' and become a success, whilst remaining true to themselves and their values. These include God Is an Englishman (1970), Theirs Was the Kingdom (1971), and Give Us This Day (1973), a trilogy. The first novel of his new career, The Adventures of Ben Gunn (1956), was a prequel to Treasure Island, and this was followed by popular historical sagas, largely on Napoleonic themes, and family sagas, mainly set in the war and inter-war years in his native South London and his adopted Devon. His first novel, Seven Men of Gascony, was published in 1949. Ronald continued writing plays until 1956, when he decided to disengage from the theatre and pursue a career as a novelist. The latter business was, he said: "so that I keep in touch with ordinary types of people - my public." Following service in the RAF during World War II, he resumed his literary career, while also running an antiques business near Budleigh Salterton. Ronald's first play, Spark in Judea, was produced in London in 1936 and this marked the beginning of a prolific and successful writing career. His brother, Eric, was also a successful author, with many publications on West Country themes to his name. In 1929 he joined the staff of the Exmouth Chronicle, and later assumed its editorship from his father. Ronald attended West Buckland School (1926-1928), before completing a business course at Fulford's Business College in Exeter. Born in London in 1912, Delderfield moved with his family to South Devon in 1923, when his father, William James Delderfield, became editor of the Exmouth Chronicle. Ronald Frederick Delderfield was a popular English novelist and dramatist, many of whose works have been adapted for television and are still widely read. Records of Decisions and Access to Documents.Your Key Contacts at Exmoor National Park Authority.Latest Volunteering Roles and Opportunities.Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme.Information for Farmers and Land Managers.Paddlesteamers, Postcards and Holidays Past.Exmoor Non-Native Invasive Species (ENNIS) Project.
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