James Lingard, educated at Dulwich College and University College London, was a leading City of London solicitor specialising in banking and insolvency law as a partner in Norton Rose. He wrote Lingard's Bank Security Documents now in its 7th edition.

Since retirement, he became a historical novelist and an award-winning author, Amys Bookshelf Reviews naming him a Legacy Author and a 2022 Top Twenty Author for his works on WWII, His works include:-

THE GIRL WHO DISAPPEARED a fact-based 20th century historical romance with a strong female lead set in Britain in the 1930s and during WW2.  Critics have hailed it as a truly compelling read! “I thoroughly enjoyed the intricate layers of the story and the historical context. It was a beautiful blend of love, resilience, and the harsh realities of wartime.” The characters are praised for their depth and realism, earning the book 5-star ratings from both Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews and Readers Favorite. Reviewers have described it as a “beautiful blend of historical fact and fiction,” and a “wonderful, exciting read.” It’s a Military Life IML Must-Read. The audiobook version of the book made it to the top fifty of the 20th Century Historical Romance genre on Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YMZHKS9 or https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YMZHKS9

THE CAUCASUS CAULDRON a 20th century historical thriller set in the Caucasus Mountains during Georgia's ill-fated invasion of Abkhazia in 1992, a world ravaged by never ending hatred and blood feuds. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08LN2V3H6 or https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LNBVDHB

BRITAIN AT WAR 1939 TO 1945: What Was Life Like During the War?  a concise history of World War 2 with an emphasis on the social history of what life was like in Britain, written from the standpoint of people directly involved. UCL People (University College London) (March 2009) ‘This short but powerful book brings together personal reflections with the historical and political context - - -interwoven with quotations from Churchill’s speeches and overviews of the major campaigns. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0793Q1CLN

The Historical Association “Members will be interested in BRITAIN AT WAR 1939 to 1945 What was life like during the war? which brings alive the harsh realities of life in Britain during the war - life full of uncertainty and the danger of impending death. It also provides a concise history of the salient campaigns in World War 2 ideal for anyone who lacks the time or inclination to study the larger works.’

History Direct and History Times (May 2009) ‘James Lingard’s Britain at War 1939-1945 presents the reader with an excellent easy to digest overview of the key events that affected Britain during World War two. He has skilfully weaved personal accounts and his own experiences into the book to deliver a fascinating insight into the trials of civilian life in Britain at this key juncture in our nation’s history.’