Les Rixon completed this book in his 91st year and achieved a lifelong ambition to be a published author. He has previously written his autobiography and is currently working on two further novels. He was the youngest but one of a large family. Some of his National Service was done in India and on his return he became a master builder, having his own business for a number of years. He enjoys playing the electric organ and was also a keen golfer. He takes a great deal of pleasure from his large garden. He was born in Berkshire and has lived there for most of his life. He has been married to his wife for 62 years and they went on their honeymoon to the Isle of Wight where one of his sisters had a guest house in Ryde. He has one daughter who currently lives in the North of Scotland.