Bettyanne TwiggBettyanne Twigg (co-author) Bettyanne Twigg was an objects curator conservator who has written and lectured internationally on historic preservation. Her alter ego "Elspeth" was a craft designer and miniaturist. She brought her love of research and hstory to her books. She and her husband, Homer, lived in the mountains of Maryland, with their dog, Pepper and sundry feral cats. Albert Marsolais (co-author) Albert is a retired scientist and businessman who worked in the field of genetics and biotechnology. He lives in Ontario, Canada with his wife Laurel. Read More Read Less