Discover the friendship between Desmond Bagley and artist Peter Le Vasseur, including the story of the Moon Fantasy portrait and its artistic significance.
The Le Vasseur connection
Category: Author Insights
Bagley and the ‘Overload’ affair
An in-depth look at Desmond Bagley’s connection to the novel Overload and a little-known episode from his early career and publishing history.
The Spoilers: Characters from the pages of history
Explore the real historical figures who inspired characters in Desmond Bagley’s thriller The Spoilers, revealing how history shaped one of his most authentic novels.
Bagley’s Iceland by road, air and sea
Discover how Desmond Bagley explored Iceland by road, air, and sea, and how his research travels informed the realism and settings of his novel Running Blind.
Running Blind: The genesis of Alan Stewart
Explore how Desmond Bagley created Alan Stewart, the central character of Running Blind, revealing the influences, research, and realism behind the novel.
A Guernsey Donkey and his Arbalest Crossbow
A Guernsey memory of Desmond Bagley and his arbalest crossbow, a weapon mentioned in his 1964 novel High Citadel.
Speaking of Desmond Bagley: An Interview with author Caro Ramsay
Author Caro Ramsay discusses Desmond Bagley’s influence, writing legacy, and enduring appeal in this in-depth interview for The Bagley Brief.
The Chill Factor
An in-depth look at The Chill Factor by Derek Lambert, writing as Richard Falkirk, exploring its themes, Cold War tension, and place among Icelandic thriller novels.
The Running Blind Archive
Discover rare archival material from Desmond Bagley’s Running Blind, including manuscript drafts, research notes, and behind-the-scenes insights.
Speaking of Desmond Bagley: An Interview with author Jeremy Duns
Author Jeremy Duns discusses Desmond Bagley’s influence, writing legacy, and enduring appeal in this in-depth interview for The Bagley Brief.