The author began writing upon retiring from his previous occupation as a college lecturer. At first he concentrated on the local history of Haddington, where he lived. After some early success he s...view moreThe author began writing upon retiring from his previous occupation as a college lecturer. At first he concentrated on the local history of Haddington, where he lived. After some early success he switched to writing a thriller and then to short stories. His latest effort is a historical account of Henry VIII’s foiled attempt to marry off his son Edward to Mary Queen of Scots.view less