The author, who was born in London, spent thirty two years as a diplomat. He also served for three years in the R.A.F. and has travelled widely. His two degrees from London University were obtained...view moreThe author, who was born in London, spent thirty two years as a diplomat. He also served for three years in the R.A.F. and has travelled widely. His two degrees from London University were obtained externally. Married to a busy teacher of the English language, they have modest homes in the UK and Australia. He enjoys walking and a bit of sailing a well as some voluntary work with the NHS. This is his third full-lenght bookview less