Charles TuckerThe author is grammar school educated in science subjects but was taught English by a domineering headmistress. He holds a doctorate in aeronautical engineering and is a chartered engineer. After serving a five-year student apprenticeship at the Roya Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, he held management positions at Rolls Royce, Central Electricity Generating Board and latterly, with three oil companies. He has worked in the USA, Far East, Middle East and North Africa, emigrating to Provence on retirement. Married with two daughters and five grandchildren, he is now enjoying his vintage years in his native Cornwall, writing. Read More Read Less