Born and educated in England Went to Africa (East and South) after serving in the British Army. Owned own construction business before getting involved in local politics. Involved in democratization process .Served as nominated and then elected member of Transitional Local Council. Came to USA with wife Gwen in 1999. Settled in Western PA. Makes high end hardwood entry doors by hand and writes. First novel was started when wife was teaching at University of New Mexico and I was at a loose end. This book was published by Xlibris in November 2008, Sequel and prequel being written now. Sequel will probably be finished first. Book is a mixture of fact and fiction, it is best described as a Historical,romantic adventure with some fantasy thrown in.