author
W. P. Shervill
Known for brisk historical adventures aimed at younger readers, this author wrote tales of courage set in both medieval England and the First World War. The surviving record is slim, but the books themselves suggest a taste for action, loyalty, and brave young heroes under pressure.
2 Audiobooks
Two Daring Young Patriots; or, Outwitting the Huns
by W. P. Shervill
Edgar the Ready: A Tale of the Third Edward's Reign
by W. P. Shervill
About the author
Very little biographical information about W. P. Shervill is easy to confirm today. What can be verified from library and public-domain book records is that Shervill wrote historical adventure fiction, including Edgar the Ready: A Tale of the Third Edward's Reign and Two Daring Young Patriots; or, Outwitting the Huns.
Those titles show a clear pattern: stories built around danger, patriotism, and youthful bravery. One is set in the age of Edward III, while another uses the backdrop of World War I, suggesting an author drawn to dramatic moments in history and to fast-moving tales for younger readers.
Because reliable personal details are scarce, Shervill is best approached through the fiction itself. Readers who enjoy older adventure novels, public-domain classics, and stories with a strong sense of duty and daring may find these books an interesting rediscovery.