Nelson K. Foley is in fact my real name, but among family, friends and acquaintances I am better known as Keith Foley. I put that down to my mother (but I have no evidence) who got confused when calling out a name, since my father was also 'Nelson'. What is also interesting is that my name honours a family naval lineage that goes back several generations of 'Nelson' and 'Nelson Trafalgar'. It also sounds better as an author name! 

For the lovers of literature, my family tree also includes Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes) who was married to my great grandfather's sister. They were all close friends.  

I am British by origin, with a background in scientific publishing, and a passion for culture, art and travel. I have lived in and near Amsterdam for more years than I can count. The intimacy of having lived in the city, crossed the bridges, and meandered along the canals was the foundation for the story in my first book, helped along with the support of many professional and amateur critics. 

My new book, 'Death by Placebo' is very different from 'The Bridge to Rembrandt'. It is a medical thriller about a dictator who needs a liver transplant, but doesn't trust his doctors, or even his family. The intrigue also takes us to the island in the bay of Naples once owned by my great grandfather and where Arthur Conan Doyle was also a visitor.