Victor Suthren

Victor Suthren is a Canadian writer and novelist with an interest in colonial and maritime history. He was born in Montreal and was educated at Bishop's University  and Concordia University. He joined the Civil Service and served as Director General of the Canadian War Museum, Ottawa before leaving to pursue writing. Among his works are two fiction series about Edward Mainwaring, an American colonial serving in the Royal Navy in the 18th century, and Paul Gallant, a French Canadian naval officer also serving in the 18th century. He was appointed an Honorary Captain in the Royal Canadian Navy and has been President of the international Captain Cook Society