As long as I can remember I've loved everything British -- from the folk music, countryside and villages to the 15th-17th century history and of course English mysteries! I grew up reading Nancy Drew, Sherlock Holmes and the Golden Age mystery authors. The more history I read of Britain, the more I wanted to learn about the people. When I discovered what I considered 'odd' customs such as Guy Fawkes Day or Turning the Devil's Stone, I became more and more fascinated -- not only at the longevitiy of the continuing customs but also with the history behind them. I knew more...
