Sir Andrew Caldecott (1884-1951), a distinguished British civil servant born in Boxley, Kent, ventured into the realm of fiction following his retirement from the colonial administration. Educated at Uppingham School and Exeter College, Oxford, Caldecott's administrative career in Malaya, including roles as Acting Governor of the Straits Settlements and Governor of Hong Kong, showcased his diplomatic skills.

Beyond his administrative prowess, Caldecott's multifaceted life included presidencies in football associations, a governorship during World War II in Ceylon, and a unique talent for settling ethnic disputes in Malaya.

After marrying Olive Mary Innes in 1918 and, following her passing, Evelyn May Palmer in 1946, Caldecott embraced various hobbies, including writing, and authored two collections of supernatural fiction, "Not Exactly Ghosts" (1947) and "Fires Burn Blue" (1948), marking his late foray into the world of ghost stories.

These tales, inspired by M. R. James, masterfully convey a sense of unease by transforming the ordinary into the unnerving, reaffirming Caldecott's literary legacy beyond his administrative achievements.