Background
He was born on 15 May 1947 in Aberdeen, Scotland.
He was born on 15 May 1947 in Aberdeen, Scotland.
He was brought up there, and in Ghana, England and Malaysia. He is the author of three acclaimed novels: The Duchess"s Dragonfly (1993, Phoenix House, Orion). Natterjack, (1996, Faber & Faber) and Lobster Moth (1999, Fourth Estate).
He is currently working on three novels about women.