I see the following statement from Grub Street Publishers:
"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Franks. Norman was an acclaimed historian and author of numerous Grub Street titles. He died peacefully on Sunday, aged 83, and will be sorely missed by all here at GS Towers."
I'm sure many of us have bookshelves groaning under the weight of NF's authoritative and wide-ranging books.
Condolences to his family.
He will be missed.
Sandy