William Brett

William Brett is a retired public school science teacher who has a life long interest in 20th century history. His first novel, Next Year in Constanta, chronicled the love story of a British Merchant Service and Naval Captain through the perils of the Second World War and post war aftermath of the Cold War. Bill previously published three magazine articles, The Saga of the Seaham, How a Heroic Captain Saved Poland's Gold from the Nazis and The Odyssey of the Polish Gold, all of Second World War...See more

William Brett is a retired public school science teacher who has a life long interest in 20th century history. His first novel, Next Year in Constanta, chronicled the love story of a British Merchant Service and Naval Captain through the perils of the Second World War and post war aftermath of the Cold War. Bill previously published three magazine articles, The Saga of the Seaham, How a Heroic Captain Saved Poland's Gold from the Nazis and The Odyssey of the Polish Gold, all of Second World War events Born in London during World War 2, his formative years and education was spent in England, Australia and the United States. He credits his father, Captain Robert E. Brett, DSO, DSC, RNR with his life long interest in naval history; a theme that threads its way into his novels. He currently resides in Connecticut enjoying time with his three adult children, six grandchildren, vacations with his wife, Mary Jo of 54 years. His community service includes membership in a local chapter of Lions International, AARP and service as an elder in the Presbyterian Church. See less