Peter is a septuagenarian. This is his first book.
He was born in Yorkshire, educated at Leeds Grammar School and spent his entire working life in the financial services industry in the UK and abroad. In 1977, he settled in French speaking Switzerland where he and his Swiss wife raised their two children.
Peter studied art and creative writing at The Open University, graduating at the age of 70.
The author has travelled widely for both business and pleasure. Research for his novel in China, Russia, Japan and Scotland were highlights.
Peter is indebted to the many people who helped him solve the mystery surrounding the life of his great-uncle, Gordon Dickson. Notably, Richard Davies of the Leeds Russian Archive at the University of Leeds, Michael Welch and Errol Chandler. Errol's father, Leslie Chandler, features prominently in the book. He was a spy.