David Weller was born in the 20th Century before the invention of mobile phones, the personal computer, and the internet. He served for twenty-two years in the British Army before taking up a career teaching English. He lived abroad for many years in far-flung places such as Canada, Singapore, and Germany but now lives in England. When he isn't writing, he enjoys canoeing, sea kayaking, and gardening. Secret of Heathcote Manor is his debut novel.