Born in 1952 educated at Downside and Manchester University, Richard M. Lamb had earlier careers as a barrister and family lawyer.

Unlike so many of us, retirement is not an opportunity to take things easy. Retirement has been the culmination of a lifetime as a practising Catholic. Much of his writing, newly published, reflects his deep faith. It also demonstrates a respect for his late father, Richard A. Lamb, who was able, in his faith, to indulge in his love of writing about matters historical.