Nevil Shute

3 Series

Nevil Shute Norway (1899-1960), known professionally as Nevil Shute, was an English-Australian novelist and aeronautical engineer. He is renowned for his novels, which are categorized into Pre-War, War, and Australia periods, with aviation themes prominently featured due to his engineering background. Shute used a pseudonym to safeguard his engineering career.

Nevil Shute's novels explore diverse themes and settings. In "So Disdained" (also known as "The Mysterious Aviator"), a pilot's life intertwines with espionage. "Ruined City" (also titled "Kindling") follows an engineer's efforts to revive a declining town. "What Happened to the Corbetts" (also published as "Ordeal") depicts a family's struggle during wartime. "A Town Like Alice" (alternatively titled "The Legacy") narrates a woman's journey to transform a remote Australian town. "Requiem for a Wren" (also known as "The Breaking Wave") examines the aftermath of war on a young woman's life.