Paul Darroch

Paul Darroch writes 'immersive history'. He aims to unveil the past as a panoramic, vivid experience, revealed in imaginary eyewitness accounts from those who lived it. He is a silver winner of the Shell Economist Writing Prize and has a First in Modern History from St Hugh's College, Oxford.

Media reviews of JERSEY: SECRETS OF THE SEA (2019)

'In short, he has the ability to bring history to life' - Jersey Evening Post

'As well as being a fine writer, Mr Darroch is a natural storyteller and a sensitive historian. It is a rare combination of talents...' - Jersey Evening Post

'Secrets of the Sea bristles with fascinating insights into the treasure that is our Island's maritime history' - Rural Jersey magazine

'You don’t need to have a special relationship with Jersey to truly appreciate these remarkable cameos of Jersey folk from various epochs, who left a mark on history. But if St. Ouen’s Bay, Mont Orgueil Castle and The Howard Davis Park mean anything to you, this book is even more inspiring' - Historical Novel Society