Alec Marsh

Alec Marsh

Alec Marsh is an award-winning journalist and author of the Drabble & Harris historical thriller series. He lives in North Essex with his family and black Labrador, Dotty, and enjoys shooting, eating game, walking in the countryside and sailing on the East Coast of England. As well as contributing to The Field is also writes for titles including The Spectator, the Telegraph and The Times.

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Asked to describe himself, Jimmy Doherty takes a big intake of breath. “I suppose I am a farmer, conservationist, TV presenter.” He gives a self-deprecating laugh that invites friendship. “Or…

For wild greys and redlegs, you need a worker that’s keen, thorough and won’t mind the brambles. So which is the best gundog for partridges? Alec Marsh finds out…