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The Author: William Gilderiche
He began his working life as a professional astronomer and mathematician, working first as a research fellow and then a University Lecturer, probing the Universe with pen and machine. When in his forties, he exchanged a career in IT Consultancy and retrained to become a Genealogist and Architectural Historian, when he was employed by individuals and Estate Agents to research the history of ‘Listed Buildings’ ranging in age from the early Medieval to the Edwardian era. He was a regular contributor of articles for Family History and Period Property magazines, as well as having his work featured in the UK National Press and Television.
 
His book – ‘The Devil's Arsonist’ was written out of his passion for historic houses and buildings; a passion which first began in his childhood. Since then, he has travelled the length and breadth of the United Kingdom, studying their history and architecture; and has walked in the footsteps of their ancient past. They are in his blood and is the reason why this book was born.
 
Acknowledgements
“I would like to thank the characters of this my book, who actually lived the lives described in its pages; for without them it could never have been written. Their voices speaking to me across the ages from a place we all seek but very few of us will ever find. For they have found everlasting life amongst in this riddle within a tale." “I would like to thank the characters of this my book, who actually lived the lives described in its pages; for without them it could never have been written. Their voices speaking to me across the ages from a place we all seek but very few of us will ever find. For they have found everlasting life amongst in this riddle within a tale."
Dedication
To Patricia, my other great passion; whose love and support have been with me these past forty years; ever since I first gazed upon the ancient buildings featured in my book.